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Office of Inspector General

Report: EPA’s Handling of a Proposed Alternative Method for Measuring Oil and Grease in Wastewater Met Requirements But Controls Need to Be Strengthened

Report #13-P-0317, July 11, 2013

What We Found

EPA’s handling of the proposed alternative method for measuring oil and grease in wastewater (ASTM D7575) adhered to applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance.

Report Materials

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Report At A Glance (PDF)(1 pg, 46 K)
Full Report (PDF)(27 pp, 275 K)