President Exempts Joint Base Andrews Golf Course from Water Pollution Rules for One Year
/ 1 min read
Table of Contents
On June 26, the president issued a determination exempting the Department of the Air Force from federal, state, interstate, and local water pollution requirements while rehabilitating the golf course at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The exemption covers all effluent sources associated with the project and lasts for one year, ending on June 26, 2027.
Why it matters: This is a narrow administrative action that removes specific regulatory hurdles for a military construction project. It ensures that environmental permitting delays do not slow down the golf course renovation at Joint Base Andrews. The practical impact is limited to the Air Force and contractors working on this specific site during the one-year window.
Who it affects
- Department of the Air Force personnel managing the Joint Base Andrews golf course renovation
This action was issued by the Executive Office of the President and published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2026; verify the full text at FR Doc. 2026-13408 for legal details.
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Source: Federal Register — read the official document