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This instruction implements AFPD 32-70, Environmental Quality, by identifying the requirements to develop, implement, and maintain the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program. It also implements Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4165.57, Air Installations Compatible Use Zones, November 8, 1977. It applies to all Air Force installations with active runways located in the United States and its territories, including government-owned, contractor-operated facilities, except those installations exempted under this instruction. Major command (MAJCOM) civil engineers (CE), at their discretion, may apply the AICUZ program, in whole or part, to overseas installations according to host country agreements or specific requests.

This instruction interfaces with AFI 32-7061, Environmental Impact Analysis Process (formerly AFR 19-2) , and AFI 32-7062, Base Comprehensive Planning (formerly AFR 86-4).