fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours agoHere'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.
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