Presidential Memorandum: Presidential Determination Concerning the Air Force’s Jet Fighter Training Operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada
Summary
President Trump, using authority under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1323), has exempted the Air Force's jet fighter training operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada from federal, state, interstate, and local water pollution control requirements for a one-year period, effective April 20, 2026. This exemption does not apply to requirements under 33 U.S.C. 1316 and 1317, and the Secretary of the Air Force is directed to publish this determination.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Exemption of Air Force jet fighter training operations from Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements respecting water pollution control for one year.
- 2.Specific invocation of section 313 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1323).
- 3.Exemption applies to operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada.
- 4.Exemption does not apply to requirements of 33 U.S.C. 1316 and 1317.
Market Implications
This action reduces regulatory burdens and potential litigation costs for defense contractors involved in Air Force operations in the specified regions, potentially improving operational efficiency and profitability for a one-year period.
Full Analysis
This action reduces regulatory burdens and potential litigation costs for defense contractors involved in Air Force operations in the specified regions, potentially improving operational efficiency and profitability for a one-year period.
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