Transition Series

Energy Issues Gao ID: OCG-89-16TR November 1, 1988

GAO summarized the major issues facing the Department of Energy (DOE).

GAO found that DOE will need to: (1) implement the modernization and safe operation of its nuclear weapons complex; (2) reduce the nation's vulnerability to oil supply disruptions; (3) develop a nuclear waste program; (4) commercialize clean coal technologies; (5) respond to changes in the electric utility industry; (6) improve controls over the export of sensitive nuclear data; and (7) revitalize the uranium enrichment program.



The Justia Government Accountability Office site republishes public reports retrieved from the U.S. GAO These reports should not be considered official, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Justia.