Navy Greenlights Hawaii-California Sea Training Exercises

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.

2025-12305 — Recission of Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

The Department of the Navy is canceling its old rules for following the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) because the main rules they supported were also canceled. Instead, the Department of Defense is creating new, updated NEPA procedures that the Navy will follow. This change affects Navy projects and invites public feedback, with no immediate cost changes announced.

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.

Previous: 2025-21940 — Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of the U.S.-Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal

The U.S. and South Korea are teaming up to adjust tariffs on cars, timber, aircraft, and more to boost trade and strengthen their alliance. These changes start November 1 and November 14, 2025, making it easier and cheaper to trade certain goods between the two countries. Businesses dealing with these products should get ready for smoother, friendlier trade rules that could save money and speed up shipments.

Next: 2025-21942 — Endangered Species; File No. 28294

Matthew Fisher from Normandeau Associates wants to change his research permit to study Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon in the Delaware River and nearby coasts. The permit lets him catch, tag, and study these endangered fish, with strict limits on accidental deaths. Public comments are open until January 5, 2026, and the permit runs through 2035, keeping science and conservation swimming smoothly.