How can the EPA possibly survive? The "Environmental Justice Office" head just resigned

[WVPATX]

What will we do?

Trump has said he wants to cut 25% of the EPA's workforce. I say 50% is a starting point.

http://www.truthrevolt.org/news/epas-head-environmental-justice-office-whatever-just-resigned

 

[atlkvb]

What will we do?

Trump has said he wants to cut 25% of the EPA's workforce. I say 50% is a starting point.

http://www.truthrevolt.org/news/epas-head-environmental-justice-office-whatever-just-resigned

I'd say cut it to 10% and keep most of who's left on retainer or paid simply on a "contingency" or "as needed" basis.

 

[dave]

75%.

Government has plenty of pencil pushers elsewhere who can do the work.

The laws are on the books. Keep enough people around to make sure the ACOE and state DEPs are enforcing the CWA and CAA. No need for EPA beyond that.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

75%.

Government has plenty of pencil pushers elsewhere who can do the work.

The laws are on the books. Keep enough people around to make sure the ACOE and state DEPs are enforcing the CWA and CAA. No need for EPA beyond that.

You really could hit almost any agency with a 30% reduction and apply the same level of competitiveness as industry and not lose a bit productivity.

 

[dave]

You really could hit almost any agency with a 30% reduction and apply the same level of competitiveness as industry and not lose a bit productivity.

I would be happy if Trump just fired any EPA employee who previously worked for the Sierra Club or other similar groups. Those folks are the ones pushing the more aggressive agendas. Let the EPA be exactly what Congress intended it to be.