Trump EPA Said To Consider Cutting 'Duplicative' Regional Functions

Trump administration advisers appear to be considering significant cuts to EPA regional office activities that could be described as “duplicative” of state environmental programs, according to a former agency official, who characterizes the ideas as preliminary. “One of the ideas they are considering is the possibility of scaling back aspects of the [regional offices] that are duplicative with the states,” says a former agency official who says multiple players are urging the Trump EPA to adopt such a course. “I...