The Air Force will no longer do its own environmental impact checks

The US Air Force is getting rid of its specific rules for environmental impact assessments. This means it will now follow the broader rules set by the Department of Defense, rather than its own unique process.

The Air Force used to have its own detailed process for checking the environmental impact of its projects. Now, it will simply follow the Department of Defense's general guidelines. This change could streamline how the Air Force builds new bases, tests weapons, or conducts training exercises, potentially speeding up project approvals.