Air Force Grabs 27 Eco-Exemptions to Bypass Green Tape
Published Date: 2/24/2026
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The Air Force is now using 27 environmental shortcuts called categorical exclusions (CATEXs) from other federal agencies to speed up their projects without harming nature. This means fewer delays and less paperwork for actions that don’t cause big environmental impacts. These changes take effect right away and help the Air Force save time and money while protecting the environment.
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