US EditionUS EPA cutting workforce by 23% through early retirements, layoffs
UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – The EPA will cut over 3,700 jobs, including 1,155 scientists, and close its research office to save $749 million, aiming to streamline operations and focus on core missions.
- On Friday, the EPA announced workforce cuts of 23%, closing its Office of Research and Development.
- Amid efforts to shrink federal government, President Donald Trump announced a workforce reduction at the EPA after a July 8 Supreme Court ruling, aligning with his downsizing agenda.
- Staffing data show EPA will drop to 12,448, with over 3,700 jobs cut and up to 1,155 scientists at risk.
- EPA officials noted the creation of a new science office, all laboratory functions will continue, according to an EPA spokeswoman.
- Officials project nearly $750 million in savings, with the deferred resignation program closing on July 25.
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EPA cutting workforce by 23%, closing research division
WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday said it’s cutting the size of its workforce by at least 23% and closing its scientific research office as part of President Donald Trump’s broad effort to downsize the federal government. In January, the EPA had 16,155 employees, and after layoffs and employees taking financial incentives to leave or retire, it will have a workforce of 12,448, the agency said. The restructuri…
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