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Presidential Exemption for Joint Base Andrews Golf Course Water Pollution Rules

Original title: Presidential Determination Concerning the Department of the Air Force's Rehabilitation and Revitalization of the Joint Base Andrews Golf Course

June 26, 2026

Environmental Policy Military Infrastructure Water Pollution Control Presidential Authority Joint Base Andrews

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The Frame

What this does

This determination removes specific legal requirements for the Air Force to comply with water pollution regulations during the golf course renovation, affecting the regulatory oversight of the project for one year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of the Air Force

The department is relieved of specific water pollution control requirements and sanctions for the duration of the golf course project.

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency is the recipient of the memorandum and is notified of the exemption regarding its regulatory oversight.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 26, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Donald Trump has issued a one-year exemption for the Department of the Air Force regarding water pollution control requirements for the renovation of the Joint Base Andrews golf course. This order allows the project to proceed without certain federal, state, and local water pollution permits and sanctions until June 26, 2027.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this mean the Air Force can ignore all environmental laws?

No. The exemption is limited specifically to water pollution control requirements and processes under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and it explicitly excludes exemptions from 33 U.S.C. 1316 and 1317.

How long does this exemption last?

The exemption is valid for one year, beginning June 26, 2026, and ending June 26, 2027.

Why It Matters

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Targeted Regulatory Waiver

The document uses specific statutory authority to carve out a narrow exemption for a single military facility project, rather than a broad policy change.

Department of the Air Force Joint Base Andrews

Connected Entities

organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Recipient of the memorandum regarding the exemption.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the determination.”Map →

locationJoint Base Andrews“The site of the golf course renovation project.”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Air Force“The agency responsible for the rehabilitation and revitalization of the Joint Ba”Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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