Air Force Hands Exclusive Patent Rights to Intuidex

2025-12280 — Removal of Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) Regulation

The Department of the Air Force is dropping its old environmental review rules because the main rules they followed got canceled. Instead, they'll follow new, department-wide guidelines from the Department of Defense. This change helps everyone stay on the same page without extra steps, making the process smoother and saving time and money.

2026-04876 — Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Air Force wants your thoughts on a new info collection called the Cargo Movement Operations System. They’re checking if it’s useful, clear, and not too much work for people to fill out. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by May 11, 2026—this helps keep things smooth and efficient without wasting time or money.

2026-03624 — Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act

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.

2026-02691 — Notice of 2026 Public Interface Control Working Group (PICWG) and Open Public Forum

The Space Systems Command is hosting a free, online meeting on June 16, 2026, to talk about updates to important GPS documents that affect how GPS works for everyone. If you use or rely on GPS tech, this is your chance to learn about changes and share your thoughts. No money changes now, but your feedback could shape future GPS updates!

2026-02688 — Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Basing F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter Squadron at Gowen Field-Idaho Air National Guard Base, Ada County, Boise, Idaho

The Air Force plans to bring a squadron of 21 F-16 fighter jets to Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho, replacing the current A-10 planes. This change means new buildings and upgrades at the base, and the community will get a chance to share their thoughts during a 30-day comment period starting now. The draft report on the impact of this move will come out in Summer 2026, with the final version expected by Spring 2027.

2026-02686 — Notice of Intent To Grant a Partially Exclusive Patent License

The Air Force plans to give Ravee Optics Inc. a special patent license to use cool new tech that works with infrared imaging and communication. If anyone has concerns, they have 15 days to speak up. This deal could help bring new inventions to life without costing taxpayers extra money.

Previous: 2025-11187 — Certain Boiler Protection for Absorption Refrigeration Systems and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

ARPC LLC and Paul Unmack from Montana have asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate some imported boiler protection parts for absorption refrigeration systems. They claim these parts break their U.S. patent and want the Commission to stop these products from being sold in the U.S. This could lead to new rules that affect companies importing or selling these parts, possibly changing the market soon.

Next: 2025-11189 — Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Kingston Ferry Trestle Seismic Retrofit Project in Kingston, WA

The Washington State Department of Transportation wants to upgrade the Kingston Ferry Terminal, which might accidentally disturb some local marine mammals. NMFS is thinking about giving permission for this, but they want your thoughts first! This could happen soon and might last up to a year, so keep an eye out for updates and deadlines.