EPA Deprived the Public
By Closing Libraries, Says GAO

The Environmental Protection Agency’s effort to close regional and research libraries around the country in order to save $2 million has been plagued by managerial problems, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.

The House Energy & Commerce Committe issued a release on the report:

“The report says that the decision to close libraries was not justified and strongly suggests that the entire process EPA has followed in closing the libraries is flawed and could deprive the public, EPA staff, state and local agencies, and academics with valuable environmental data. GAO recommends that EPA continue its moratorium on further changes to its libraries until it takes actions to justify its decisions, improve outreach, ensure sufficient oversight, and implement procedures for dispersing and disposing of materials.”

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One Response to “EPA Deprived the Public
By Closing Libraries, Says GAO”

1. Edith M. Conrad Says:
   March 14th, 2008 at 9:09 am

   Don’t be picky. We needed the 2 million to kill a few more people. At age 72 is a horrible time to have to become this ashamed of your country, but I guess anytime is a terrible time to live with fascists.