EPA Said To Issue Furlough Notices To Regions, Half Of Headquarters Staff

EPA has sent furlough notices affecting several regional offices and half of headquarters employees as the ongoing government shutdown enters its fourth week, sources tell Inside EPA , a move that could signal a much broader slowdown in agency activities compared to the government shutdown’s initial few weeks. Affected employees may be furloughed up to a month or until the shutdown ends, according to a furlough notice reviewed by Inside EPA . The agency has been using “carryover” funds to...