DOGE, Workforce Reductions, and Staffing

Records concerning DOGE, reductions in force, deferred resignations, probationary employees, and federal staffing changes.

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The EPA has scheduled an in-person external meeting with the American Chemistry Council on April 10, 2025, to discuss relevant topics. 2025 2025-EPA-04193 1146
Email correspondence dated February 15, 2025, between Bryan Mercier and Lucas Heitkamp regarding the impact of the OPM probationary directive on tribal law enforcement positions, with Charlie Dankert included for further discussion. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013119
1
Email correspondence dated February 28, 2025, from Daniel Mencher of the Senate Appropriations Committee to DOI officials Charles Dankert and James Nelson, discussing a briefing on DOI staff firing data and a letter from Senator Murkowski to Secretary Burgum. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013127–0013128
2
Email from Daniel Mencher of the Senate Appropriations Committee to Charles Dankert at the Department of the Interior on February 20, 2025, requesting expedited RIF data by state and agency, with a follow-up on updates. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013130
1
Email correspondence dated February 17, 2025, from Lucas Heitkamp, Legislative Assistant to Senator Mike Rounds, to Bryan Mercier of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the impact of the OPM probationary directive on tribal law enforcement positions. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013133
1
Email correspondence dated February 27, 2025, between Mark Crowley, Legislative Director for Senator Jerry Moran, and Charles Dankert, Senior Advisor at the Department of the Interior, discusses concerns regarding probationary terminations affecting Haskell Indian Nations University. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013176–0013177
2
On February 18, 2025, Michael D. Nedd, Deputy Director of Administration and Programs at the Bureau of Land Management, issued a memorandum terminating a competitive service appointment during the probationary period effective February 14, 2025, citing failure to demonstrate fitness for the position. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013190–0013193
4
A letter dated March 10, 2025, from Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, requests materials from Secretary Sean Duffy regarding a February 26 OMB and OPM memo on agency reductions in force and reorganization plans. 2025 OST-2025-1105
0024344–0024345
2
Email from Helena Zyblikewycz to Hannah Matesic, dated March 12, 2025, includes an attachment of a letter to Secretary Duffy regarding staff reductions from the T&I Democrats. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0027894
1
On March 12, 2025, a letter from Eleanor Holmes Norton and other Congressional members to Secretary Sean Duffy expresses concern over recent workforce reductions at the Department of Transportation and requests detailed information on the impacts of these actions. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0027895–0027898
4
Email from Doug Disrud on February 26, 2025, to Corey Sellers, Hannah Matesic, and Saesha Carlile requesting urgent information on probationary terminations at the Mike Monroney Center due to concerns over terminated tech ops staff. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0027979
1
Email correspondence between Hannah Matesic (OST) and Helena Zyblikewycz regarding a letter to Secretary Duffy from T&I Democrats concerning reductions in force, dated March 12, 2025. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028206
1
Email from Stephanie M. Holmes on March 2, 2025, regarding the Deferred Resignation Program, sent to multiple recipients including Gavin M. Frost and Jennifer A. Ackerman, with a Microsoft Teams meeting link included. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0017436
1
Email from Tyler Hassen at the Department of the Interior to Amanda Scales at OPM on February 13, 2025, regarding accepted synchronization on probationary employee actions. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0017562
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Email from Avery Pierson to Hannah Matesic and Jack Priebe on April 9, 2025, requesting confirmation of participant numbers in the deferred resignation program, referencing previous figures of 1,102 and a new estimate of 4,700. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028588
1
On April 1, 2025, DOT announced a second round of the deferred resignation program, allowing employees to resign by September 30 in exchange for pay and benefits, with exemptions for essential workers. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028589–0028590
2
A March 17, 2025 letter from Dr. Anne Byrd, Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation, addressed to House Appropriations Committee members, details staffing impacts from the Deferred Resignation Program and outlines exempt personnel critical to safety. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028591–0028592
2
Email from Tyler Hassen to Stephanie Holmes dated March 2, 2025, regarding the acceptance of a Deferred Resignation Program, with an unspecified attachment. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0017673
1
An email from Tonya Gross at USDOT on March 17, 2025, discusses staffing impacts related to the Deferred Resignation Program and includes an attached letter for Senate staff. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028768
1
A March 17, 2025 letter from Dr. Anne Byrd, Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation, addressed to Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, details staffing impacts from the Deferred Resignation Program and recent terminations, emphasizing safety personnel exemptions. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028769–0028770
2
Email from Christian Datoc to Hugh D. Fike on February 26, 2025, inquiring about a circulated memo from OMB and OPM regarding preparations for widespread workforce reductions. 2025 OMB-2025-825
0021826
1
Email from Christian Datoc to Rachel Cauley on March 12, 2025, inquiring about a discussion regarding the upcoming deadline for departments to submit their first-phase RIF plans. 2025 OMB-2025-825
0021889
1
The document is a delivery report from the EPA indicating that an email regarding hazardous substances from animal waste could not be delivered to the recipient due to an incorrect email address. 2018
ED_002061_00059517
Tate Bennett
7
The email from Sue Forrester of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses the significant energy developments in 2017, highlighting private investments, technological advances, and regulatory relief efforts by the Trump Administration aimed at strengthening the U.S. energy sector. 2018
ED_002061_00151184
Christian Palich
3
The email from Sue Forrester of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses the significant achievements in the energy sector in 2017, highlighting private investments, technological advancements, and regulatory relief under the Trump Administration aimed at enhancing the U.S.'s position as a global energy superpower. 2018
ED_002061_00269250
Richard Yamada
3
The email from David Tannous to NASA officials informs them about a traffic alert issued by Arlington County regarding road closures for the 2018 Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally on May 27, 2018. 2018
Beck Nancy
1026
The email exchange between Ryan Jackson of the EPA and Robert Nolan of ExxonMobil discusses the coordination of fuel supply and the issuance of fuel specification waivers in response to Hurricane Harvey's impact on Texas and Louisiana operations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The document is a draft work plan prepared for the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, detailing the pre-remedial design investigation studies for the Portland Harbor Superfund site, focusing on site description, contaminants, and proposed tasks for data collection and analysis. 2017
ED_002061_00115105
Albert Kelly
54
This document is a calendar for Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA, detailing her availability and scheduled meetings from February 1, 2017, to March 31, 2017, including multiple cancellations of the Weekly Flint Coordination Meeting. 2017 1728
The email from the EPA discusses a training workshop scheduled for June 28, 2017, focused on compliance with President's Executive Order 13781 regarding workforce requirements, aimed at federal executives, managers, and staff. 2017 HQ2017008402 6
The email from Maria Zuber at MIT to Scott Pruitt of the EPA discusses a statement regarding the Paris Agreement and its negligible impact on climate change, along with attached documents for review. 2017 HQ2017008402 4
The email from the EPA discusses a training workshop scheduled for June 28, 2017, aimed at implementing workforce requirements outlined in President's Executive Order 13781, with various confirmed speakers from government and public administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Mark Townsend discusses internal changes at the EPA, expressing concerns about staff opinions and budget issues related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), while also referencing potential future staff reductions and a legal case involving the Sierra Club. 2017
ED_002061_00043521
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The email from the EPA discusses a training workshop organized by Potomac Forum to help federal executives and managers understand and implement the workforce reduction requirements outlined in President Trump's Executive Order 13781. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses President Trump's contentious relationship with Senate Republicans and his potential threat of a government shutdown over funding for a border wall, as reported in the POLITICO Playbook. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The EPA is organizing a training workshop on June 28, 2017, to help federal executives and managers implement the workforce requirements outlined in President's Executive Order 13781 aimed at reforming the federal government and reducing the civilian workforce. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The document is a delivery failure report from the Florida Governor's Press Office indicating that an email regarding a media advisory for Governor Rick Scott's announcement on the Herbert Hoover Dike could not be delivered due to the recipient's mailbox being full. 2017
ED_002061_00009732
Michael Abboud
5
The email exchange between Ryan Jackson of the EPA and Robert Nolan of ExxonMobil discusses the coordination of fuel supply and the issuance of fuel specification waivers in response to Hurricane Harvey's impact on Texas refineries. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The National Academy of Public Administration is hosting a forum on June 29, 2017, to discuss workforce stabilization amid anticipated government changes, featuring findings from a recent survey on training opportunities in the government. 2017 HQ2017008402 3
The document is a calendar for Troy Lyons at the EPA, detailing his schedule and meetings from April to June 2017, including events like the ECOS 2017 Spring Meeting and various briefings and discussions. 2017 2342
The email from the EPA discusses a training workshop on improving agency effectiveness in relation to President's Executive Order 13781, featuring key speakers from various government agencies and organizations. 2017 HQ2017008402 6
The email from The Washington Post discusses a new Veterans Affairs law that could lead to a government-wide reduction in civil-service protections, addressed to Ryan Jackson at the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The document outlines the "Guidelines for Cooperation" with the Alaska Dam Safety Program, prepared by the Dam Safety and Construction Unit of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. 2005
ED_002061_00172725
Kenneth Wagner
231
The EPA outlines its legal authority and discretion under the Clean Air Act to differentiate biogenic CO2 emissions from other greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the agency's ability to exclude certain emissions from permitting requirements based on environmental impact and scientific evidence.
ED_002061_00161858
Justin Schwab
28