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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.

2026-02686 — 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.

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: 2026-02689 — Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Belews Creek; Early Site Permit Application

Duke Energy Carolinas has applied for an early site permit to prepare the Belews Creek site in North Carolina for a future nuclear power plant. This means they’re getting the green light to check if the location is safe and ready before building starts. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing the application now, with public info available starting February 2026—this could speed up future energy projects and impact local jobs and economy.

Next: 2026-02693 — Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and related items found at an old village site in Alabama. These remains and objects are now officially linked to certain Native tribes, and they can be returned to those tribes starting March 13, 2026. If you want to request the return, contact the university’s anthropology department soon!