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EPA moves ahead with reorganization, new buyouts
The moves are the latest part of the Trump administration’s ambitious reorganization and workforce reduction plan.
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EPA announces layoffs
EPA plans to lay off employees and eliminate its stand-alone science branch, confirming the office’s demise that employees ...
US EPA cutting workforce by 23%, closing research division
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it is cutting the size of its workforce by at least 23% and closing ...
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EPA reduction-in-force plan causes concern about Ada research center
On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency said it will eliminate the Office of Research and Development and reduce its ...
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Agency RIF plans will remain secret for now after court blocks release
As more agency layoffs appear imminent, an appeals court has intervened in allowing more details on the plans to be released.
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EPA nudges out more staff, announces ‘next phase’ of reorg
As the agency is encouraging more departures, EPA on Thursday announced “the next phase of organizational improvements.” The ...
EPA shutters its scientific research arm, with hundreds of scientists expected to be impacted
The EPA's Office of Research and Development has more than 1,500 employees, including scientists and researchers, dispersed ...
EPA announces 23% workforce reduction and closure of research office as part of federal streamlining
EPA's Lee Zeldin announced a 23% workforce reduction and the closure of a research office, citing its mission to protect ...