Federal Register #2026-08009

Presidential Exemption for Air Force Jet Fighter Training from Water Pollution Control

This notice announces a presidential determination exempting Air Force jet fighter training operations from certain water pollution control requirements: - Issued by the Executive Office of the President - Applies to United States Air Force jet fighter training in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada - Exempts these operations from Federal, State, interstate, and local water pollution control requirements, administrative authority, and sanctions for one year - Exemption does not apply to specific federal water pollution standards under 33 U.S.C. 1316 and 1317 - No procurement, products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved - Directed to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

Description

This presidential determination addresses the Air Force's jet fighter training operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada. It exempts these operations from Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements related to the control and abatement of water pollution for a one-year period from April 20, 2026, to April 20, 2027. The determination clarifies that no exemption is granted from certain specified water pollution control requirements and does not imply that permits would be required absent the exemption. It is a formal presidential document issued by the Executive Office of the President.

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