EPA administrator highlights low federal employee attendance in Washington offices
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin reported that only 5% to 8% of employees are present at the office on Mondays and Fridays. This low attendance has raised concerns about productivity and collaboration within the agency. President Trump previously ordered federal employees to return to the office. Zeldin emphasized the need for staff to work together at headquarters, especially as the EPA undertakes significant projects like the largest wildfire cleanup in its history. Zeldin noted that many offices at the EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C., are underutilized. He highlighted the importance of having employees present to fulfill their responsibilities to the public.