Lapses in Appropriation (Government Shutdowns)

This site was created as a resource to provide EPA employees with information about potential or ongoing government shutdowns caused by lapses in appropriations.

Contingency Plan for Shutdown

Contingency Plan (updated August 1, 2019)

Ethics Issues

Frequent questions about ethics matters during a lapse in appropriations (shutdown)
Designated and deputy ethics officials

Unemployment and Outside Employment

OPM information on unemployment insurance resources
SF-8, Notice to Federal Employees About Unemployment Insurance
Information about Outside Employment

Other Guidance and Resources

OPM guidance on shutdown furloughs
OPM guidance on pay and benefits information for employees affected by the lapse in appropriations (PDF) (Updated Jan. 23, 2019)
GSA guidance on SmartPay federal credit card program