Navy Scraps Old Eco-Rules for DoD Overhaul

2026-06219 — Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Navy wants your thoughts on a new survey about shipbuilding workers to make sure it’s useful and not too much work. If you’re involved in the shipbuilding industry or just curious, you can comment until June 1, 2026. This helps the Navy understand who’s working, what training they need, and how to improve the process without wasting time or money.

2026-05837 — Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Navy wants your thoughts on updating a survey that studies life on ships, especially to help prevent suicides. If you’re involved or interested, you can comment until May 26, 2026. This update aims to make the survey clearer and easier to fill out, with no extra cost or time burden expected.

2026-05983 — Meeting of the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors

The U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors will meet on April 13, 2026, to check on how things are going at the Academy, like student morale, teaching, and finances. The first part of the meeting is open to the public, but the last hour is private to discuss sensitive student discipline issues. This meeting helps keep the Academy running smoothly and supports the midshipmen’s success.

2026-04930 — Notice of Intent To Cancel the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Improving Homeport Facilities for Three NIMITZ-Class Aircraft Carriers in Support of the U.S. Pacific Fleet

The Navy has decided to cancel plans for a new environmental study on upgrading homeport facilities for three NIMITZ-class aircraft carriers supporting the U.S. Pacific Fleet. This means no changes or construction will happen right now at NAS North Island, saving time and money. The cancellation took effect on February 13, 2026, and affects local communities and government agencies involved in the project.

2026-03035 — Certificate of Alternate Compliance for PCU JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVN 79)

The U.S. Navy has issued a special certificate for the aircraft carrier PCU JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVN 79) because its unique design means it can’t fully follow the usual sea navigation light rules without messing up its mission. This change started on October 31, 2025, and helps keep the ship’s special functions safe while warning other mariners. No extra costs are involved, just a heads-up for sailors in those waters.

2026-02729 — Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Navy wants to update its forms for the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) and is asking the public to share their thoughts by April 13, 2026. This helps make sure the forms are useful, clear, and not too much work for people to fill out. If you’re involved with NROTC or just curious, now’s the time to speak up and help shape the process!

Previous: 2025-12396 — Revising the Duration of Design Certifications

The NRC is extending the length of design certifications from 15 years to 40 years for both current and future approvals. This means companies using these certifications get a longer, more stable period without needing frequent renewals. The change won’t affect the start dates of existing certifications, so no surprises on timing or costs!

Next: 2025-12313 — Amendment to Environment Regulation

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is updating its environmental rules to remove old references to a group called the Council on Environmental Quality, which no longer has those rules. They’re also making it clearer who handles environmental duties inside EDA. This change affects EDA staff and helps keep things simple and up-to-date, with no extra costs or deadlines for the public.