Here's where the Interior Dept. plans to cut more than 2,000 jobs

A federal filing Monday revealed the Interior Department's attempt to eliminate more than 2,000 jobs amid an escalating legal fight over mass layoffs across federal agencies.Why it matters: The expected layoffs, also called reductions in force (RIF), are higher than an estimate the department put out just days ago in a court filing after several unions sued the department.While the administration continues justifying federal cuts as shutdown-driven, Monday's filing says all proposed or planned layoffs were already in motion. A department spokesperson also confirmed the layoffs were already planned when reached by Axios. By the numbers: The Interior employs approximately 70,000 individuals, meaning the proposed cuts would lay off almost 3% of its workforce. The latest: Following the Trump administration's threat to lay off more federal workers last Wednesday, San Francisco-based federal Judge Susan Illston temporarily blocked them. Interior Chief Human Capital Officer Rachel Borra disclosed in a Friday court filing a plan to cut 1,539 jobs across five government worker's unions despite the court's temporary order. On Friday during an emergency hearing, Illston extended the order to protect three additional unions and the plaintiffs they represent. The Interior's Monday filing shared the department "will not proceed" with any RIFs for the more than 4,800 employees represented by unions in the lawsuit, unless the order is lifted. The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday also issued what appeared to be the greatest round of furlough notices yet, E&E News reported Monday. Yes, but: The agency did not explain to the court the discrepancy in layoff figures between its Friday and Monday's filings, with Monday's document adding roughly 500 additional jobs to the chopping block.What's inside: Monday's filing included a breakdown of 2,050 targeted positions. Around 770 jobs, specifically in the communications department and information and technology, are at risk at the Office of the Secretary. More than 330 jobs at the U.S. Geological Survey, including the Great Lakes Science Center and the Columbia Environmental Research Center are at jeopardy. The National Park Service may also take a hit, as more than 270 roles across regional offices are in danger. More than 450 jobs could be cut at the Bureau of Land Management, mostly impacting staffers in state offices. The full list of layoffs is included in Monday's filing. What they're saying: "Since the start of the current administration, with several court ordered pauses, the Department of the Interior has repeatedly reviewed and evaluated its current workforce and its Departmental needs," an Interior spokesperson shared in a statement. "This includes examining efficiencies, reducing redundancies, as well as offering deferred retirement programs and exploring options related to reductions in force (RIFs)." Catch up quick: The Trump administration on Oct. 10 announced planned RIFs for at least 4,100 federal workers.