Report: Resource Constraints, Leadership Decisions, and Workforce Culture Led to a Decline in Federal Enforcement
Report #21-P-0132, May 13, 2021
A decline in the EPA's enforcement activities may expose the public and the environment to undetected harmful pollutants.
Report Materials
Podcast overview of this report (14:19)
- Report at a Glance (pdf)
- Full Report (pdf)
- Update: EPA Response to Report (pdf)
- Update: IG Comment on EPA Response (pdf)
This report relates to: Project #OA&E-FY19-0030
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