updated September 24, 2007

2007

Combating Nuclear Smuggling, Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Adequate Testing of Next Generation Radiation Detection Equipment GAO-07-1247T, September 18, 2007

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS's Decision to Procure and Deploy the Next Generation of Radiation Detection Equipment Is Not Supported by Its Cost-Benefit Analysis, GAO-07-581T March 14, 2007

2006

IAEA Safeguards and Other Measures to Halt the Spread of Nuclear Weapons and Material, GAO-06-1128T, September 26, 2006

Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Federal Efforts to Respond to Nuclear and Radiological Threats and to Protect Emergency Response Capabilities Could Be Strengthened, GAO-06-1015, September 21, 2006

Nuclear Power: Plants Have Upgraded Security, but the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Needs To Improve its Process for Revising the Design Basis Threat, GAO-06-555T, April 4, 2006. 

Joint Strike Fighter: Management of Technology Transfer Process, GAO-06-364, March, 2006.

Border Security: Investigators Successfully Transported Radioactive Sources Across Our Nation's Borders at Two Locations, GAO-06-545R, March 28, 2006.

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Corruption, Maintenance, and Coordination Problems Challenge US Efforts to Provide Radiation Detection Equipment to Other Countries, GAO-06-311, March 14, 2006.

Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Needs to Refine and More Effectively Manage its New Approach for Assessing and Certifying Nuclear Weapons, GAO-06-261, February 3, 2006.

2005

Department of Energy: Preliminary Information on the Potential for Columbia River Contamination from the Hanford Site, GAO-06-77R, November 4, 2005.

Department of Energy: Improved Guidance, Oversight, and Planning Are Needed to Better Identify Cost-Saving Alternatives for Managing Low-Level Radioactive Waste, GAO-06-94, October 31, 2005.

Nuclear Nonproliferation: IAEA Has Strengthened Its Safeguards and Nuclear Security Programs, but Weaknesses Need to Be Addressed, GAO-06-93, October 7, 2005.

Securing U.S. Nuclear Materials: Poor Planning Has Complicated DOE's Plutonium Consolidation Efforts, GAO-06-164T, October 7, 2005.

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: Program Status, GAO-05-1002R, September 28, 2005.

Nuclear Security: DOE Needs Better Information to Guide Its Expanded Recovery of Sealed Radiological Sources, GAO-05-967, September 22, 2005.

Radiological Sources in Iraq: DOD Should Evaluate Its Source Recovery Effort and Apply Lessons Learned to Future Recovery Missions, GAO-05-672, September 7, 2005.

Nuclear Nonproliferation: Better Management Controls Needed for Some DOE Projects in Russia and Other Countries, GAO-05-828, August 29, 2005.

Nuclear Waste: Better Performance Reporting Needed to Assess DOE's Ability to Achieve the Goals of the Accelerated Cleanup Program, GAO-05-764, July 29, 2005.

Nuclear Security: Actions Needed by DOE to Improve Security of Weapons-Grade Nuclear Material at Its Energy, Science and Environment Sites, GAO-05-934T, July 26, 2005.

Securing U.S. Nuclear Materials: DOE Needs to Take Action to Safely Consolidate Plutonium, GAO-05-665, July 20, 2005

Nuclear Security: DOE's Office of the Under Secretary for Energy, Science, and Environment Needs to Take Prompt, Coordinated Action to Meet the New Design Basis Threat, GAO-05-611, July 15, 2005.

FY 2006 Annual Report on the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, GAO-05-780R, July 1, 2005.

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Efforts to Deploy Radiation Detection Equipment in the United States and in Other Countries, GAO-05-840T, June 21, 2005.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Challenges Facing NRC in Effectively Carrying Out Its Mission, GAO-05-754T, May 26, 2005.

Nuclear Weapons: Preliminary Results of Review of Campaigns to Provide Scientific Support for the Stockpile Stewardship Program, GAO-05-636R, April 29, 2005.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: NRC Needs to Do More to Ensure that Power Plants Are Effectively Controlling Spent Nuclear Fuel, GAO-05-339, April 8, 2005.

Defense Acquisitions: Status of Missile Defense Programs in 2004, GAO-05-243, March 31, 2005. 

Preventing Nuclear Smuggling: DOE Has Made Limited Progress in Installing Radiation Detection Equipment at Highest Priority Foreign Seaports, GAO-05-375, March 31, 2005.

Much Is Being Done to Protect Agriculture from a Terrorist Attack, But Important Challenges Remain, GAO-05-214, March 31, 2005.

Homeland Security: Management of First Responder Grant Programs Has Improved, but Challenges Remain, GAO-05-121, February 2, 2005. 

National Nuclear Security Administration: Contractors' Strategies to Recruit and Retain a Critically Skilled Workforce, GAO-05-164, February 2, 2005.

Nonproliferation Programs Need Better Integration in U.S., GAO-05-157, January 31, 2005.

Chemical and Biological Defense: Army and Marine Corps Need to Establish Minimum Training Tasks and
Improve Reporting for Combat Training Centers, GAO-05-8, January 1, 2005.

2004

DOE Needs to Consider Options to Accelerate the Return of Weapons-Usable Uranium from Other Countries to the United States and Russia, GAO-05-57, November 19, 2004.

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Review of State and Federal Disease Surveillance Efforts, GAO-04-877, September 30, 2004.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Improve Security at Nuclear Power Plants, GAO-04-1064T, September 14, 2004.

Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE Needs to Take Action to Further Reduce the Use of Weapons-Usable Uranium in Civilian Research Reactors, GAO-04-807, July 2004.

Homeland Security: DHS Needs a Strategy to Use DOE's Laboratories for Research on Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Detection and Response Technologies, GAO-04-653, May 24, 2004

Nonproliferation: Further Improvements Needed in U.S. Efforts to Counter Threats from Man-Portable Air Defense Systems, GAO-04-519, May 13, 2004.

Department of State: Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs Follow Legal Authority, but Some Activities Need Reassessment, GAO-04-521, April 30, 2004

Chemical Weapons: Destruction Schedule Delays and Cost Growth Continue to Challenge Program Management, GAO-04-634T, April 1, 2004.

Homeland Security: Summary of Challenges Faced in Targeting Oceangoing Cargo Containers for Inspection, GAO-04-557T, March 31, 2004.

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Challenges and Efforts to Secure Control Systems, GAO-04-628T, March 30, 2004.

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Challenges and Efforts to Secure Systems, GAO-04-354, March 15, 2004.

Missile Defense: Actions Being Taken to Address Testing Recommendations, but Updated Assessment Needed, GAO-04-254, February 26, 2004.

Homeland Security: Federal Action Needed to Address Security Challenges at Chemical Facilities, GAO-04-482T, February 23, 2004.

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Defense Threat Reduction Agency Addresses Broad Range of Threats, but Performance Reporting Can Be Improved, GAO-04-330, February 13, 2004.

Nonproliferation: Improvements Needed to Better Control Technology Exports for Cruise Missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, GAO-04-175, January 23, 2004.

HHS Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs: States Reported Progress but Fell Short of Program Goals for 2002, GAO-04-360R, January 14, 2004.

Export Controls: Post-Shipment Verification Provides Limited Assurance That Dual-Use Items Are Being Properly Used, GAO-04-357, January 12, 2004.

Posthearing Questions Related to the Department of Defense's (DOD) Management of the Chemical Agents and Munitions Demolition Program, GAO-4-362, January 5, 2004.

2003

Richard M. Stana, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Target Security Inspections of Cargo Containers, Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, December 16, 2003.

Marjorie E. Kanof, Director, Clinical Health Care Issues, Smallpox Vaccination: Review of the Implementation of the Military Program, Correspondence to the U.S. Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, December 1, 2003.

Lawrence J. Dyckman, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, Bioterrorism: A Threat to Agriculture and the Food Supply, Statement for the Record, November 19, 2003.

Henry L. Hinton, Jr., Managing Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, Better Management Tools Needed to Guide DOD's Stockpile Destruction Program, Testimony before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, October 30, 2003.

GAO, Bioterrorism: Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001, October 2003.

GAO, Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Oversight of Security at Commercial Nuclear Power Plants Needs to Be Strengthened, September 2003.

GAO, Combating Bioterrorism: Actions Needed to Improve Security at Plum Island Animal Disease Center, September 2003.

Janet Heinrich, Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues, GAO, Infectious Diseases: Gaps Remain in Surveillance Capabilities of State and Local Agencies, Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness and Response, Select Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, September 24, 2003.

GAO, Missile Defense: Additional Knowledge Needed in Developing System for Intercepting Long-Range Missiles, August 2003.

GAO, Federal and State Action Needed to Improve Security of Sealed Radioactive Sources, August 2003.

GAO, Hospital Preparedness: Most Urban Hospitals Have Emergency Plans but Lack Certain Capacities for Bioterrorism Response, August 2003.

GAO, Nuclear Weapons, Opportunities Exist to Improve the Budgeting, Cost, Accounting, and Management Associated with the Stockpile Life Extension Program, July 2003.

GAO, Nuclear Security: NNSA Needs to Better Manage Its Safeguards and Security Program, May 2003.

GAO, Nuclear Nonproliferation: U.S. and International Assistance Efforts to Control Sealed Radioactive Sources Need Strengthening, May 2003.

GAO, Missile Defense: Alternate Approaches to Space Tracking and Surveillance System Need to Be Considered, May 2003.

GAO, Missile Defense: Knowledge-Based Practices Are Being Adopted, but Risks Remain, April 2003.

GAO, Nuclear Waste: Preliminary Observations on the Quality Assurance Program at the Yucca Mountain Repository, May 28, 2003.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Interagency Framework and Agency Programs to Address the Overseas Threat, May 23, 2003.

GAO, Radioactive Waste: DOE Has Acted to Address Delay in New Facility at Livermore Laboratory, but Challenges Remain, May 15, 2003.

GAO, Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE Action Needed to Ensure Continued Recovery of Unwanted Sealed Radioactive Sources, April 15, 2003.

GAO, Bioterrorism: Preparedness Varied Across State and Local Jurisdictions, April 8, 2003.

GAO, Homeland Security: Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities, but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown, March 14, 2003.

GAO, Weapons of Mass Destruction: Observations on U.S. Threat Reduction and Nonproliferation Programs in Russia, March 5, 2003.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Observations on National Strategies Related to Terrorism, March 3, 2003.

GAO, Weapons of Mass Destruction: Additional Russian Cooperation Needed to Facilitate U.S. Efforts to Improve Security At Russian Sites, March 2003.

2002

GAO, Nonproliferation: Strategy Needed to Strengthen Multilateral Export Control Regimes, October 25, 2002.

GAO, Chemical and Biological Defense: Observations on DOD's Risk Assessment of Defense Capabilities, October 1, 2002. 

GAO, Chemical Weapons: Lessons Learned Program Generally Effective but Could Be Improved and Expanded, September 2002.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Intergovernmental Cooperation in the Development of a National Strategy, April 4, 2002.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Enhancing Partnerships Through a National Preparedness Strategy, March 28, 2002.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Intergovernmental Partnership in a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness, March 22, 2002.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Keys Aspects of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness, March 1, 2002.

GAO, Missile Defense: Review of Allegations about an Early National Missile Defense Flight Test, February 2002.

GAO, Missile Defense: Review of Results and Limitations of an Early National Missile Defense Flight Test, February 2002.

2001

GAO, Nuclear Weapons: Status of Planning for Stockpile Life Extension, December 7, 2001.

GAO, Nuclear Regulation: NRC's Assurances of Decommissioning Funding During Utility Restructuring Could Be Improved, December 2001.

GAO, Bioterrorism: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Role in Public Health Protection, November 15, 2001.

GAO, Nuclear Nonproliferation: Coordination of U.S. Programs Designed to Reduce the Threat Posed by Weapons of Mass Destruction, November 14, 2001.

GAO, Chemical and Biological Defense: DOD Should Clarify Expectations for Medical Readiness, November 7, 2001.

GAO, Weapons of Mass Destruction: Assessing U.S. Policy Tools for Combating Proliferation, November 7, 2001.

GAO, Bioterrorism: Review of Public Health Preparedness Programs, October 10, 2001.

GAO, Bioterrorism: Coordination and Preparedness, October 5, 2001.

GAO, Export Controls: Clarification of Jurisdiction for Missile Technology Items Needed, October 2001.

GAO, Bioterrorism: Federal Research and Preparedness Activities, September 2001.

GAO, Chemical and Biological Defense: Improved Risk Assessment and Inventory Management Are Needed, September 2001.

GAO, Chemical Weapons: FEMA and Army Must Be Proactive in Preparing States for Emergencies, August 2001.

GAO, Nuclear Security: DOE Needs to Improve Control Over Classified Information, August 2001.

GAO, Cooperative Threat Reduction: DOD Has Adequate Oversight Assistance, but Procedural Limitations Remain, June 2001.

GAO, Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's Efforts to Secure Nuclear Material and Employ Weapons Scientists in Russia, May 15, 2002.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement, May 1, 2001.

GAO, Export Controls: Regulatory Change Needed to Comply with Missile Technology Licensing Requirements, May 2001.

GAO, Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's Efforts to Assist Weapons Scientists in Russia's Nuclear Cities Face Challenges, May 2001.

GAO, Weapons of Mass Destruction: State Department Oversight of Science Centers Program, May 2001.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Observations on Options to Improve the Federal Response, April 24, 2001.

GAO, Department of Energy: Views on the Progress of the National Nuclear Security Administration in Implementing Title 32, April 4, 2001.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Comments on Counterterrorism Leadership and National Strategy, March 27, 2001.

GAO, Nuclear Nonproliferation: Security of Russia's Nuclear Material Improving; Further Enhancements Needed, February 2001.

2000

GAO, Nuclear Nonproliferation: Implications of the U.S. Purchase of Russian Highly Enriched Uranium, December 2000.

GAO, State Department: Serious Problems in the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, December 2000.

GAO, Nuclear Weapons: Improved Management Needed to Implement Stockpile Stewardship Program Effectively, December 2000.

GAO, Chemical and Biological Defense: Units Better Equipped, but Training and Readiness Reporting Problems Remain, November 2000.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Federal Response Teams Provide Varied Capabilities; Opportunities Remain to Improve Coordination, November 2000.

GAO, Arms Control: Experience of U.S. Industry with Chemical Weapons Convention Inspections, September 13, 2000.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Linking Threats to Strategies and Resources, July 26, 2000.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Action Taken but Considerable Risks Remain for Forces Overseas, July 2000.

GAO, Nuclear Security: Information on DOE's Requirements for Protecting and Controlling Classified Documents, July 2000.

GAO, Department of Energy: National Security Controls Over Contractors Traveling to Foreign Countries Need Strengthening, June 2000.

GAO, Missile Defense: Cost Increases Call for Analysis of How Many New Patriot Missiles to Buy, June 2000.

GAO, Chemical and Biological Defense: Program Planning and Evaluation Should Follow Results Act Framework, May 24, 2000.

GAO, Chemical Weapons Disposal: Improvements Needed in Program Accountability and Financial Management, May 2000.

GAO, Missile Defense: Status of the National Missile Defense Program, May 2000.

GAO, Weapons of Mass Destruction: DOD's Actions to Combat Weapons Use Should Be More Integrated and Focused, May 2000.

GAO, Weapons of Mass Destruction: Some U.S. Assistance to Redirect Russian Scientists Taxed by Russia, April 28, 2000.

GAO, Biological Weapons: Effort to Reduce Former Soviet Threat Offers Benefits, Poses New Risks, April 2000.

GAO, Chemical and Biological Defense: Observations on Nonmedical Chemical and Biological R&D Programs, March 22, 2000.

GAO, Nuclear Security: Security Issues at DOE and Its Newly Created National Nuclear Security Administration, March 14, 2000.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Chemical and Biological Medical Supplies Are Poorly Managed, March 8, 2000.

GAO, Weapons of Mass Destruction: U.S. Efforts to Reduce Threats from the Former Soviet Union, March 6, 2000.

GAO, Department of Energy: Views on DOE's Plan to Establish the National Nuclear Security Administration, March 2, 2000.

GAO, Combating Terrorism: Need to Eliminate Duplicate Federal Weapons of Mass Destruction Training, March 2000.

GAO, Cooperative Threat Reduction: DOD's 1997-98 Reports on Accounting for Assistance Were Late and Incomplete, March 2000.

GAO, Nuclear Nonproliferation: Limited Progress in Improving Nuclear Material Security in Russian and the Newly Independent States, March 2000.

GAO, Nuclear Security: Improvements Needed in DOE's Safeguards and Security Oversight, February 2000.

GAO, Challenges Remain for Successful Implementation of DOE's Tritium Supply Decision, January 2000.

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