ISSUE 1069
The U.S. Government Accountability Office
(GAO) recently completed a study on detection and cleanup
of perchlorate, a substance used in the production of rocket
fuel, fireworks and other products, after it was found in
drinking water, ground water, surface water, and soil, and
transmitted in small quantities to some food products including
lettuce. The study determined that much of the contamination
was due to Defense Department activities. GAO recommended that the Environmental Protection Agency work with federal agencies and the states to establish a structure to track and monitor perchlorate detections and cleanup efforts. EPA agreed with the study's findings, but the Department of Defense did not. Neither agency agreed with GAO's recommendations. For the complete report and summary, go to http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/pastweek.html and click on the appropriate links under June 21.
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