Science & Technology

Report: The CSB Is at Increased Risk of Losing Significant Data as Vulnerabilities Are Not Identified and Remediated Timely

The lack of vulnerability scans increases the risk that vulnerabilities are not identified and remediated in a timely manner and could result in data loss or disruption to Agency operations.

Report: The EPA Complied with the Payment Integrity Information Act for Fiscal Year 2022

We conducted this audit to determine whether the EPA complied with the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, or PIIA, and related Office of Management and Budget, or OMB, guidance during fiscal year 2022.

The CSB Complied with Improper Payments Requirements in Fiscal Year 2022 but Should Improve Internal Controls for Improper Payments Reporting

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General conducted this audit to determine whether the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board complied with the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 in fiscal year 2022.

UIC Permit: VAS2D957BDIC

EnerVest UIC permit for a brine disposal injection well

Report: Report of Investigation: Katherine A. Lemos, Former Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

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Report: The EPA’s Vulnerability Tracking and Remediation and Information Technology Procedures Review Processes Are Implemented Inconsistently

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Report: The EPA Could Improve Its Review of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs to Help States Assist Disadvantaged Communities

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Report and Podcast: The EPA Should Update Its Strategy, Goals, Deadlines, and Accountability Framework to Better Lead Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts

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Workshop to discuss NAS 2014 Recommendations for IRIS

EPA is holding a public workshop to discuss some specific recommendations from the National Academy of Science's (NAS) May 2014 report on further improving the scientific quality of IRIS assessments.

UIC Permit: VAS2D950BBUC

EnerVest UIC permit for a brine disposal injection well

Report: The EPA Should Determine What Interim Actions Can Be Taken to Immediately Notify the Public When Lead in Drinking Water Exceeds the Agency’s Action Level

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Compendium of Open and Unresolved Recommendations: Data as of May 31, 2023

Report #23-N-0025, July 27, 2021. Compendium of Open and Unresolved Recommendations: Data as of May 31, 2023

Report: The EPA Lacks Complete Guidance for the New Chemicals Program to Ensure Consistency and Transparency in Decisions

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How RSIG Regrids Data

How the Remote Sensing Information Gateway regrids 2D and 3D satellite and other data.

Report: The EPA Has Not Verified that Its Laboratories Comply with Hazardous Waste Requirements

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Report: EPA Guidance Removed States’ Responsibilities for Monitoring State Revolving Fund Borrowers’ Single Audit Reports

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Report: The EPA Needs to Further Refine and Implement Guidance to Address Cumulative Impacts and Disproportionate Health Effects Across Environmental Programs

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UIC Permit: VAS2D947BDIC

EnerVest Operating underground injection control permit

EPA Announces $4.8 Million to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Florida

Release Date: April 30, 2026

National Estuary Program 2023 Program Evaluation Results Summary

This report summarizes the results of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-led program evaluations (PEs) of nine National Estuary Programs (NEPs) that were conducted in 2023.