Navy Gives JFK Carrier a Pass on Ship Lights

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.

2026-02729 — 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: 2026-03034 — Submission for OMB review; 30-Day Comment Request; The National Institute of Mental Health Data Archive (NDA) Data Access Closeout Report, NIMH

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is asking for public feedback on a new form called the Data Access Closeout Report, which helps track how mental health data is used and closed out. This affects researchers who use the NIMH Data Archive and aims to keep data handling clear and organized. You’ve got 30 days to share your thoughts, and this process helps ensure the government collects info responsibly without extra costs.

Next: 2026-03038 — 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Employee Self-Certification and Ability To Perform in Emergencies (ESCAPE) Posts, Pre-Deployment Physical Exam Acknowledgement Form

The Department of State wants to update a form that contractors and eligible family members fill out before going to high-risk diplomatic posts like Iraq or Kyiv. This form helps confirm they’re healthy and ready for emergencies. They’re asking for public feedback by April 20, 2026, and expect about 1,900 people to respond, with each form taking around 40 minutes to complete.