Laws & Regulations

Report: FISMA - Fiscal Year 2004 Status of EPA’s Computer Security Program

Report #2004-S-00007, September 30, 2004. This report synopsizes the results of information technology security work the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed during Fiscal Year (FY) 2004.

Report: Congressional Request Regarding EPA Clean Water Enforcement Actions

Report #2005-S-00001, October 18, 2004. According to respondents from the 10 EPA regions, wet weather enforcement cases require more resources to complete than traditional National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) enforcement actions.

Report: Congressionally Requested Review of EPA Region 3's Oversight of State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Programs

Report #2005-S-00002, October 29, 2004. The oversight requirements in the law are limited, but requirements are in the regulations.

Report: Response Action Contracts: Structure and Administration Need Improvement

Report #2005-P-00001, December 6, 2004. EPA can improve the structure of RACs to better protect the Government's interests.

EPA-Approved Mojave Desert Air District Regulations in the California SIP

Documents and tables containing EPA approved and compiled rules and regulations for the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).

Report: EPA Region 6 Needs to Improve Oversight of Louisiana’s Environmental Programs

Report #2003-P-00005, February 3, 2003. EPA Region 6's oversight was insufficient and could not assure the public that Louisiana was protecting the environment.

Report: State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Financial Statements with Independent Auditor’s Report, June 30, 2001

Report #2003-1-00060, February 5, 2003. The Nevada Clean Water State Revolving Fund did not comply with certain compliance matters required by the Clean Water Act and regulations.

Report: New Hampshire Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program Financial Statements with Independent Auditor’s Report, June 30, 2002

Report #2003-1-00086, March 26, 2003. The audit contains reports on the financial statements, internal controls, and compliance requirements applicable to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program in New Hampshire for the year ended June 30, 2002.

Report: Improving Nationwide Effectiveness of Pump-and-Treat Remedies Requires Sustained and Focused Action to Realize Benefits

Report #2003-P-000006, March 27, 2003. We found that, generally, the pump-and-treat optimization project has produced valuable information and recommendations for improvement regarding the cost and performance of Superfund-financed pump-and-treat systems.

Report: EPA Should Take Further Steps to Address Funding Shortfalls and Time Slippages in Permit Compliance System Modernization Effort

Report #2003-M-00014, May 20, 2003. We identified three issues of concern with respect to the PCS modernization project.

Urban Air Toxics Reports to Congress

Background on the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Reports to Congress with a summary and links to the two reports

Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy

Information on the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy, including components of the strategy, goals, and related documents

Evaluating Pesticides for Carcinogenic Potential

EPA reviews pesticides for potential carcinogenicity. Learn about EPA's guidelines for evaluating a chemical's potential carcinogenicity and updates to EPA's guidelines to reflect increased understanding of ways chemicals may cause cancer.

Pesticide Use Site Index

The Pesticide Use Site Index will help a company (or other applicant) identify which data requirements are needed to register a pesticide product. It provides information on pesticide use sites and pesticide major use patterns.

Report: EPA Could Increase Savings and Improve Quality Through Greater Use of Performance-Based Service Contracts

Report #2003-P-00008, March 31, 2003. EPA has made limited use of PBSC. Generally, EPA has only used PBSC to obtain commercially available services, such as janitorial and landscaping work.

Report: Auditor’s Report for the South Carolina Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program (the Program) as of June 30, 2002

Report #2003-1-00139, September 17, 2003. We did not note any matters involving the internal control system and operations that we consider to be material weaknesses.