The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a major staff cut on Friday, citing that the agency’s reorganizational moves are projected to save taxpayers almost three-quarters of a billion dollars.
The reduction in force will impact the Office of Research and Development (ORD) and is projected to bring about $748.8 million in savings combined with other organizational shifts, according to the EPA. The agency had over 16,000 employees in January 2025 and is projected to have around 12,500 following retirements and other reductions in force, according to the EPA.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, EPA has taken a close look at our operations to ensure the agency is better equipped than ever to deliver on our core mission of protecting human health and the environment while Powering the Great American Comeback,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. “This reduction in force will ensure we can better fulfill that mission while being responsible stewards of your hard-earned tax dollars.”
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