* This is being sent to all EPA Employees *
To All EPA Employees:
The House Subcommittee on Appropriations for VA, HUD, and Independent
Agencies has reduced EPA's FY 1996 Budget by 34%. This proposal is in
direct conflict to the interests of the American people. Reductions of
this magnitude would significantly diminish this Nation's commitment to
the environment. It would have a devastating impact on our ability to
perform our responsibilities to properly protect public health and to
ensure a clean and healthy environment.
While the Subcommittee's proposal is disheartening, I will continue to
fight for the right budget level for EPA. For the short term, Fred Hansen
and I will begin discussions with senior Agency management to ensure that
we have fully analyzed the possible impacts and to decide on the actions we
must take. I am committed to protecting the EPA workforce as much as I
possibly can. I ask that, during this difficult period, each and every one
of you continue to perform your duties with the professionalism and
dedication for which this Agency is known.
Carol M. Browner