EPA eliminating public participation in data center permitting process

The EPA is moving to remove public comment periods from air permits for data centers, a step that environmental groups say circumvents transparency requirements amid surging energy demand from AI infrastructure.

First covered Jul 13, 2026 · 6:09 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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