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EPA tells some scientific research staffers to relocate
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EPA tells some scientific research staffers to relocate

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by Rachel Frazin
April 10, 2026
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The EPA is relocating and reassigning 124 scientific research staffers as part of an agency reorganization.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is directing some scientific research staffers to relocate and reassigning a larger number of employees. This action is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to reorganize its scientific research division. A total of 124 staffers are being reassigned, with 35 specifically asked to relocate to new locations. This reorganization aligns with the Trump administration's broader goals for the EPA. The moves will impact the professional lives and research focus of the affected employees.

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