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Annual Performance Report and Statistical Abstract Fiscal Year 2008
This report presents statistical and narrative summaries of OIG performance results for Fiscal Year 2008 compared to our Annual Performance Targets.
Report PDF (34pp, 1.1MB)

Photo: Damage from an explosion and fire at a polyvinyl chloride manufacturing facility in 2004. Vinyl chloride monomer, the primary raw ingredient for polyvinyl chloride and a regulated substance under the Risk Management Program, fueled the explosion and fire. The surrounding community was evacuated as a result of this accident. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board)

EPA Can Improve Its Implementation of the Risk Management Program for Airborne Chemical Releases
EPA can improve its program managaement and oversight to better assure that facilities covered by the Clean Air Act's Risk Management Program submit or re-submit a Risk Management Plan.
At a Glance PDF (95KB) | Report PDF (50pp, 594KB)

Photo: Hurricane striking a sea wall (photo courtesy National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

EPA Needs a Comprehensive Research Plan and Policies to Fulfill its Emerging Climate Change Role
EPA does not have an overall plan to ensure developing consistent, compatible climate change strategies across the Agency.
At a Glance PDF (50KB) | Report PDF (36pp, 419KB)

Cover photo: Within the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics’ Design for the
Environment Branch of the Economics, Exposure, and Technology Division, the Lead-Free Solder initiative works to phase out the use of lead-based solder in electronics. (EPA photo)

Measuring and Reporting Performance Results for the Pollution Prevention Program Need Improvement
EPA's Pollution Prevention Program's data provided in response to a Program Assessment Rating Tool assessment generally supported the moderately effective rating, although we noted several weaknesses.
At a Glance PDF (52KB) | Report PDF (39pp, 340KB)

EPA Plans for Managing Counter Terrorism/ Emergency Response Equipment and Protecting Critical Assets Not Fully Implemented
EPA has progressed in implementing the counter terrorism/emergency response initiatives, but is behind schedule in implementing the Radiation Monitoring system.
At a Glance PDF (42KB)