Announcements and Schedules
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OIG News Release: EPA OIG Pauses Program Evaluation of Gold King Mine Spill, Continues Criminal Investigation
July 29, 2016. WASHINGTON – The EPA OIG today posted to its website letters recently sent to congressional members regarding the status of the OIG’s related work.
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OIG News Release: EPA had authority, sufficient information to issue emergency order protecting Flint residents from lead-contaminated water as early as June 2015
Oct 20, 2016. Office of Inspector General issues ‘management alert’ to spur preventative actions now
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OIG News Release: EPA Office of Inspector General to provide ‘heads up’ on dates audit and evaluation reports will be issued
March 27, 2018. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General (EPA OIG), beginning in April 2018, will announce in advance the dates it expects to issue most audit and evaluation reports.
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OIG News Release: EPA OIG finds management weaknesses delayed response to Flint water crisis
July 19, 2018 - The EPA OIG today issued a final report concluding that the circumstances and response to contamination in the city of Flint, Michigan’s community water system involved implementation and oversight lapses at federal, state and local levels.
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OIG News Release: Arthur A. Elkins Jr. to vacate EPA inspector general position
Sept 18, 2018: WASHINGTON - Arthur A. Elkins Jr. today announced that he will retire from federal service effective close of business Oct. 12, vacating the inspector general position at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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OIG News Release: Media Advisory - EPA OIG Invites Community to Listening Session About the Amphenol Site in Franklin, Indiana
April 29, 2019. The EPA's Office of Inspector General will hold a listening session to solicit input from community members regarding the EPA’s communication with residents about the Amphenol/Franklin Power Products site in Franklin, Indiana.
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OIG News Release: EPA OIG issues report on former EPA Administrator’s travel
May 16, 2019: WASHINGTON – The EPA OIG today issued a report examining the EPA’s compliance with federal requirements and agency policy and procedures for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s travel.
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OIG News Release: Media Advisory - EPA OIG Invites Community To Listening Session About Coakley Landfill Site In North Hampton, New Hampshire
May 23, 2019. The EPA's Office of Inspector General will hold a listening session to solicit input from community members regarding the EPA’s communication with residents about the Coakley Landfill Site in North Hampton (Rockingham County), New Hampshire.
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OIG News Release: Media Advisory - EPA OIG Invites Community To Listening Session About USS Lead Superfund Site In East Chicago, Indiana
June 12, 2019: The EPA OIG will hold a listening session to solicit input from community members regarding the EPA's communication with residents about the USS Lead Superfund Site in East Chicago, Indiana.
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OIG News Release: Media Advisory - EPA OIG Invites Community To Listening Session About Anaconda Superfund Site (Anaconda Co. Smelter) In Anaconda, Montana
June 12, 2019 - The EPA OIG will hold a listening session to solicit input from community members regarding the EPA’s communication with residents about the Anaconda Superfund Site (Anaconda Co. Smelter) in Anaconda, Montana. (Deer Lodge Valley).
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"Seven Day Letter" to Administrator Wheeler: Refusals to Fully Cooperate and Provide Information for Audit and Investigation
November 6, 2019 - I write pursuant to Section S(d) of the Inspector General (IG) Act of 1978, as amended, which requires an Inspector General to report to the head of the agency "whenever the Inspector General becomes aware of particularly serious or ....
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Reply of acting EPA Inspector General to General Counsel Memorandum – Seven Day Letter
November 7, 2019: Reply of acting EPA Inspector General to General Counsel Memorandum – Seven Day Letter
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IG Statement: Whistleblower Protection Statement from Inspector General O’Donnell
Feb 3, 2020 - The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 provide protection rights against retaliation for federal employees who engage in protected whistleblowing activities.
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Statement of EPA Inspector General Sean O’Donnell on PFAS Hearing
Statement of EPA Inspector General Sean O’Donnell on PFAS Hearing
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Hunt's Disposal Landfill Five-Year Review
EPA is conducting a five-year review of the Hunt’s Disposal Landfill site.
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Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC)
About the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) that advises EPA administrator about children's environmental health, members, meetings, and related info.
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Training and Technical Assistance for Small Systems Funding
Provides water and wastewater system staff and private well owners with training and tools to enhance system operations and management practices, and support EPA’s continuing efforts to protect public health and promote sustainability.
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Using Zebrafish to Detect Developmentally Neurotoxic Chemicals Research
Using Zebrafish to Detect Developmentally Neurotoxic Chemicals Research
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 40th Anniversary
RCRA 40th anniversary webpage
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Final Rule: Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals and Amendment to the P075 Listing for Nicotine
This rulemaking pages is for EPA's proposal for the management standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals.