Science & Technology

Report: EPA Complied With Improper Payment Legislation, but Testing Can Be Improved

Report #17-P-0212, May 10, 2017. Improved testing for improper payments will result in better use of funds for environmental and supporting programs.

Report: EPA's Fiscal Year 2017 Management Challenges

Report #17-N-0219, May 18, 2017. Attention to agency management challenges could result in stronger results and protection for the public, and increased confidence in management integrity and accountability.

Report: EPA's Fiscal Years 2015 and 2014 Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Fund Financial Statements

Report #17-F-0228, May 30, 2017. We found the fund's financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatements.

Report: Improved Data and EPA Oversight Are Needed to Assure Compliance With the Standards for Benzene Content in Gasoline

Report #17-P-0249, June 8, 2017. Program improvements can reduce the risk that benzene in gasoline exceeds legal limits.

Report: Gold King Mine Release - Inspector General Response to Congressional Requests

Report #17-P-0250, June 12, 2017. Since causing the uncontrolled release of 3 million gallons of contaminated mine water, the EPA has taken steps to minimize the possibility of similar incidents at other mine sites.

Report: EPA Can Strengthen Its Oversight of Herbicide Resistance With Better Management Controls

Report #17-P-0278, June 21, 2017. Billions of dollars in U.S. crop value are at risk due to the threat of herbicide-resistant weeds. With private and public partners, the EPA can establish better controls to manage and minimize the threat.

Report: EPA Should Assess Needs and Implement Management Controls to Ensure Effective Incorporation of Chemical Safety Research Products

Report #17-P-0294, June 23, 2017. With management controls that ensure the collaborative development of research products and prioritize chemical safety research needs, the EPA would be better able to conduct faster chemical risk assessments.

Report: Quality Control Review of EPA OIG Reports Issued in Fiscal Year 2016

Report #17-N-0295, June 28, 2017. OIG reports issued in FY 2016 demonstrated high levels of compliance with OIG quality assurance procedures and received average compliance scores of 93 percent.

Report: CSB Purchase Card Program at Low Risk for Unauthorized Purchases

Report #17-P-0303, July 5, 2017. The Chemical Safety Board's purchase card program, for which it spent $238,390 in FY 2016, is at low risk for unauthorized purchases.

Report: Fiscal Years 2015 and 2014 Financial Statements for the Pesticides Reregistration and Expedited Processing Fund

Report #17-F-0314, July 10, 2017. Due to the material weakness in internal controls noted, the agency cannot provide reasonable assurance that financial data provided for the FIFRA Fund accurately reflect the agency’s financial activities and balances.

Report: Fiscal Years 2015 and 2014 Financial Statements for the Pesticide Registration Fund

Report #17-F-0315, July 10, 2017. Due to the material weakness in internal controls noted, the agency cannot provide reasonable assurance that financial data provided for the PRIA Fund accurately reflect the agency’s financial activities and balances.

Report: EPA Is Taking Steps to Improve State Drinking Water Program Reviews and Public Water Systems Compliance Data

Report #17-P-0326, July 18, 2017. The EPA is taking action to improve oversight tools used to determine whether public water systems are monitoring and reporting drinking water quality in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Pharma Rule

To help prepare users for the new Hazardous Waste Pharmaceutical Rule, EPA will host free Compliance Assistance Workshops throughout Iowa

EPA Request for Correction 12004 (Exhibit E3)

EPA Request for Correction 12004 (Exhibit E3)
Appendix C – Violations by Individual Contaminant

Report: FY 2017 U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Management Challenge

Report #17-N-0342, July 27, 2017. Continued CSB management attention on human resources should help CSB maximize its limited funding.

EPA Request for Correction 12004 (Exhibit E4)

EPA Request for Correction 12004 (Exhibit E4)
Appendix D – Violations by County

EPA Request for Correction 12004 (Exhibit E2)

EPA Request for Correction 12004 (Exhibit E2)
Appendix B – Violations by Contaminant Category

Report: EPA Region 5 Has Adequate Policies and Procedures for Addressing Sexual Harassment Allegations

Report #17-P-0343, July 31, 2017. Region 5 addressed complaints in accordance with agency policies and procedures. No recommendations are being made.

National Recommended Water Quality Criteria from 2004

Presents national recommended water quality criteria for 120 priority and 45 non-priority toxic pollutants. Also includes criteria for 23 organoleptic effects.

RFR 21005A - Request for Reconsideration; Received 6/10/2022

RFR 21005A - Chloroprene and supporting exhibits