EPA's Air State Implementation Plan Program Consolidated Report
EPA Office of Inspector General
EPA's Air State Implementation Plan Program Consolidated Report
CHAPTERS
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Purpose
Background
Scope and Methodology
Prior Audit Coverage
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Lack of Communication Caused Perceptions
Perceived Inequities Created Barriers
Workgroup Developed Process for National Consistency
Conclusion
Recommendations
Agency Actions
OIG Evaluation
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Background
Workgroup and Office of Inspector General Identified Delays
Conclusion
Recommendations
Agency Actions
OIG Evaluation
4 SIP GUIDANCE DID NOT ALWAYS MEET NEEDS OF STATE OFFICIALS
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EPA Issues SIP Guidance
States Adopt SIPs Through Laws or Regulations
Guidance Was Not Always Timely
Guidance Was Not Organized
Some Guidance Was Continually Changing
Conclusion
Recommendations
Agency Actions
OIG Evaluation
EXHIBITS
APPENDICES
Created February 14, 1997