Environmental Protection: Information on the Purchase, Use, and Disposal of Engine Lubricating Oil
Abstract
Concerned with the time, money, and resources that the federal government expends servicing its vehicle and engine fleet, the Committee asked GAO to compile information on the governments use of engine lubricating oil. GAO was asked to determine: How much engine lubricating oil the federal government bought in fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001; What costs are incurred for the disposal and recycling of engine lubricating oil; What costs are incurred for changing motor oil in military and civilian fleets; What logistical implication sexist for the transport of engine lubricating oil during recent military operations; and What options exist for reducing purchase, maintenance, and disposal costs for engine lubricating oil. To conduct its study, GAO focused on three agencies that account for 79 percent of all non-tactical vehicles owned or leased by the U.S. government: the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), the Department of Defense (DOD), and the General Services Administration (GSA). It compiled information only on engine lubricating oil used in ground vehicles and equipment and not in aircraft and ships.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- AD1179619
Entities
People
- Andria Key
- Betsy Mead
- Cary Russell
- Ken Knouse
- William M. Solis
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office