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Office of Inspector General

Report: EPA Needs to Fulfill Its Designated Responsibilities to Ensure Effective BioWatch Program

Report #2005-P-00012March 23, 2005

What Was Found

EPA did not provide adequate oversight of the sampling operations to ensure quality assurance guidance was adhered to, potentially affecting the quality of the samples taken.

Report Materials

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