Here's how the U.S. government shutdown will impact California

"Immediate environmental hazard work is likely to continue, but longer-term efforts such as research, permitting, writing new rules and pollution enforcement will largely freeze. Many activities will halt, including research and the publication of research results, and the issuance of new grants, contracts and permits, according to the agency. Critically, civil enforcement inspections - on-site visits to facilities to check their compliance with environmental regulations - will also cease."

"The federal government shut down for the first time in six years late Tuesday, requiring federal agencies to stop all nonessential work. Major California airports are not expected to see immediate interruptions in service. That's because air traffic controllers and the Transportation Security Administration will still be on the job. But the FAA said 11,000 other employees will be furloughed, according to Reuters."

Federal agencies must stop nonessential work after a government shutdown. Major California airports are not expected to see immediate service interruptions because air traffic controllers and TSA will remain on duty, though the FAA plans to furlough 11,000 other employees; Amtrak service will continue. VA medical facilities, clinics, burials, benefits and educational programs will operate, but transition assistance, career counseling, call centers, cemetery maintenance, benefit regional offices and some outreach services will be affected. Nearly 90% of EPA staff will be furloughed, pausing research, permitting, rulemaking, grants, contracts and most civil enforcement inspections; Superfund cleanup decisions will be made case by case. Social Security and other key benefits will continue to be paid.

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