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Office of Inspector General

Report: Lessons Learned: EPA’s Response to Hurricane Katrina

Report #2006-P-00033September 14, 2006

What Was Found

EPA generally followed its emergency response protocols to ensure that environmental concerns were addressed.

Report Materials​​

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