Much of the federal government came to a halt Wednesday, leaving agency operations and hundreds of thousands of federal employees in limbo. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration CIO: Up to three workers are designated for shutdown operations, compared to two in 2023. The DOJ said these employees are necessary for IT operations and systems supporting law enforcement operations that continue during a shutdown. The Federal Railroad Administration also retains the director of IT and an IT specialist to support shutdown operations, as well as maintenance of contracts and services that support safety. If agency operations “must be permanently suspended,” the NRC’s CIO must ensure the transfer of official agency records to GSA, OPM or NARA.