The EPA just updated the Contingency Plan for a Government Shutdown which provides additional guidance to employees on any potential lapses in funding. EPA will operate on carryover funds through October 7th. If a lapse occurs past this date, most EPA employees will temporarily be furloughed, and you will be notified by the agency. Some employees who work on excepted and exempted activities, including implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act may be required to continue to work. Similarly, employees that work on “permanent indefinite” appropriations may be required to work, if practicable. Employees working on these funds may continue to work as the funds are not subject to the annual appropriations, but rather are collected and spent as “maintenance” fees, such as those paid by pesticide registrants. Employees that are required to work throughout a shutdown will be notified by their senior leadership of their work status. Based on the agency’s contingency plan, roughly 12% of staff may continue to work. For more information, click on the agency’s plan below.
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