Air Force Offers Patent License for Infrared Tech to Company

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.

2026-02596 — Notice of Intent To Grant a Partially Exclusive Patent License

The Air Force plans to give Airtrek Robotics a special patent license to use technology that helps detect dangerous debris on paved surfaces. If anyone has concerns, they have 15 days to speak up. This deal could speed up safer, smarter detection tech without extra cost to the public right now.

Previous: 2026-02685 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; FEMA Reasonable Accommodation Medical Request Form

FEMA is introducing a new medical form to help employees or job applicants request reasonable accommodations at work. This form collects info from doctors to make sure accommodations fit each person’s needs. If you want to comment, you’ve got until March 12, 2026, so don’t miss out!

Next: 2026-02687 — Public Meeting of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group

The Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group is holding a public meeting on February 25-26, 2026, both in-person in Tempe, AZ, and online. This group helps decide how to manage the dam to protect the environment downstream, affecting local communities, wildlife, and water users. No big money changes are announced, but the meeting will share important updates and plans for the dam’s future.