Science & Technology
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Report: Data Used for Annual Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis Are 99 Percent Complete, but EPA Could Improve Certain Data Controls
Report #20-P-0337, September 30, 2020. The EPA's efforts to follow up with late reporters prior to “freezing” the data contributed to more complete data.
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Report: Audit of EPA's Toxic Substances Control Act Service Fee Fund Financial Statements for the Period from Inception (June 22, 2016) through September 30, 2018
Report #20-F-0342, September 30, 2020. We found the fund's financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatement.
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Semiannual Report to Congress: April 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020
Report #EPA-350-R-20-002, November 2020. The OIG’s continued productivity and oversight accomplishments are evidenced in this Semiannual Report to Congress.
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Report: EPA's Fiscal Years 2020 and 2019 (Restated) Consolidated Financial Statements
Report #21-F-0014, November 16, 2020. We found the EPA's financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatement.
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Report: Audit of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board's Fiscal Years 2020 and 2019 Financial Statements
Report #21-F-0015, November 16, 2020. The CSB received an unmodified opinion on its fiscal years 2020 and 2019 financial statements.
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Report: EPA's Initial Plans for Returning to the Office Incorporate CDC Guidance but Differ by Location
Report #21-E-0030, November 30, 2020. The EPA's initial plans for returning to the office incorporate Centers for Disease Control guidance but differ by location.
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Report: EPA Needs to Improve Oversight of Invoice Reviews and Contractor Performance Evaluation
Report #21-E-0031, December 1, 2020. Effective contract management practices safeguard the EPA from remitting costs that are not allowable, allocable, and reasonable.
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Report: Region 2's Hurricanes Irma and Maria Response Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Show the Need for Improved Planning, Communications, and Assistance for Small Drinking Water Systems
Report #21-P-0032, December 3, 2020. Enhancements to water system capacity and emergency preparation for island response could better protect the health of communities impacted by hurricanes and other disasters.
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Beach Grants
BEACH Act grants support water quality and safety at coastal and Great Lakes beaches. Learn about funding eligibility and recent grant allocations.
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Report: EPA Needs to Improve Its Planning and Management of Laboratory Consolidation Efforts
Report #21-E-0033, December 7, 2020. Without improved management controls, EPA risks cost overruns and delays in laboratory consolidation efforts. These will reduce their potential avoided costs and savings of approximately $409 million over 30 years.
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Report: EPA Needs to Substantially Improve Oversight of Its Military Leave Processes to Prevent Improper Payments
Report #21-P-0042, December 28, 2020. The EPA paid 124 reservists about $1.4 million in military leave pay from January 2017 through June 2019. We identified potential improper payments of $129,000 related to 104 of the 1,628 payroll transactions audited.
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EPA Announces $2.2 Million to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in North Carolina
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs.
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EPA Announces $878,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Alabama
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs.
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UIC Permit: PAS2D010BVEN
Stonehaven Energy underground injection control permit
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EPA Announces $1.1 Million to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Kentucky
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs.
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Report: Evaluation of EPA’s Compliance with Executive Order 13950 on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
Report #21-E-0044, December 29, 2020. In response to the EPA’s request, the OIG for the EPA completed an evaluation of the EPA’s compliance with Executive Order 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.
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Report: EPA's Fiscal Years 2019 and 2018 Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Fund Financial Statements
Report #21-F-0045, January 5, 2021. We found the fund's financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatement.
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Report: Office of Research and Development Initiatives to Address Threats and Risks to Public Health and the Environment from Plastic Pollution Within the Waters of the United States
Report #21-N-0052, January 6, 2021. The OIG completed an audit to identify the extent to which the EPA's Office of Research and Development research initiatives address threats and risks to public health and the environment from plastic pollution.
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Report: EPA Mostly Adheres to Regulations When Assessing Risks of New Pesticides but Should Improve Internal Controls
Report #21-P-0070, February 8, 2021. By implementing stronger internal controls, the EPA can decrease the risk of issuing a pesticide registration that does not comply with regulatory requirements.
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Report: CSB's Information Security Program Is Not Consistently Implemented; Improvements Are Needed to Address Four Weaknesses
Report #21-E-0071, February 9, 2021. The CSB has not consistently implemented its information security program’s policies, procedures, and strategies.