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Reauthorization of TEA-21 Safety Programs
The Inspector General testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine on reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century safety...
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Audit of Oversight of Load Ratings and Postings on Structurally Deficient...
On March 21, we issued a final report on state transportation departments' actions in calculating load ratings and posting weight limits on structurally deficient National Highway System bridges and...
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Audit initiated of NHTSA management review process
The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), requires the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to assess the National Highway Traffic Safety...
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Response to Request From Massachusetts Congressional Delegation For Safety...
We responded to a request from Rep. Michael Capuano and other members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation that OIG oversee a comprehensive safety review of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project....
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Audit of NHTSA's Alcohol-Impaired Driving Traffic Safety Program
At the request of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations we compared the programs and activities in 10 selected states for countering alcohol–impaired driving and explored actions the...
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FRA Can Improve Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety by Ensuring Compliance...
On May 3, 2007, we issued our fourth audit report on the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) activities to oversee safety at the Nation's highway-rail grade crossings (grade crossings). This...
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Opportunities To Further Improve Railroad Safety
On May 8, 2007, the Assistant Inspector General for Surface and Maritime Programs testified before the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials regarding the Office of...
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Inspector General's Response to Secretary Peters' Request for an Assessment...
On August 3, 2007, the Inspector General (IG) responded to Secretary Peters’ request that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conduct an independent review of the National Bridge Inspection Program...
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Initial Assessment of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project Stem To Stern Safety...
On August 16, 2007, we issued our report, “Initial Assessment of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project Stem to Stern Safety Review.” This assessment is part of our ongoing independent oversight as...
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Federal Highway Administration's Oversight of Structurally Deficient Bridges
The Inspector General testified on September 5, 2007, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Inspector General's statement highlighted bridge safety and funding as...
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FHWA Can Do More in the Short Term to Improve Oversight of Structurally...
The Inspector General testified on September 20, 2007, before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The Inspector General’s statement highlighted bridge inspections and funding for...
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Effectiveness of Federal Drunk Driving Programs
On October 25, 2007, the Inspector General testified before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Subcommittee on Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security, and Water Quality on...
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Best Practices For Improving Oversight of State Highway Safety Programs
On March 25, 2008, we issued our report on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) oversight of state highway safety programs. Our audit was conducted in response to a requirement...
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Audit Initiated of NHTSA Management of Research and Demonstration Projects
The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards contracts and grants to states, universities, commercial entities, and non–profit organizations for conducting behavioral and vehicle safety...
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National Bridge Inspection Program: Assessment of FHWA's Implementation of...
On January 12, 2009 we issued our audit report on FHWA’s implementation of data–driven, risk–based oversight of the National Bridge Inspection Program. Our objectives were to evaluate FHWA’s (1)...
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Review Initiated of NHTSA's FY 2008 Drug Control Obligation Summary and...
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is initiating a review of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) fiscal year (FY) 2008 Drug Control Obligation Summary and Performance...
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Assessment of FHWA Oversight of the Highway Bridge Program and National...
On January 14th, we issued our report on FHWA's oversight of the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) and National Bridge Inspection Program (NBIP). We assessed FHWA’s: (1) oversight of Federal-aid funds...
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Audit Initiated of NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Based on questions and concerns expressed by a number of Members of Congress and congressional committees regarding Toyota's recent safety recalls, the Office of Inspector General is initiating an...
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Safety Review of the Central Artery/Tunnel...
On April 20th, we issued our report on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ safety review of the Central Artery/Tunnel (CA/T) Project and the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) oversight approach....
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