EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans

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1. Federal News Network

   EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans ↗ (opens Federal News Network)

   Published Sep 3, 2026

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   Federal News Network's feed description

   The EPA proposal would eliminate a federal requirement that states notify the public and seek comment before issuing air pollution permits for data centers.

2. Fast Company

   This EPA proposal on data centers could leave the public in the dark about air pollution ↗ (opens Fast Company)

   Published Sep 3, 2026

   Fast Company's feed description

   A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape .

3. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

   EPA plan to shroud details on data sites ↗ (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

   Published Sep 4, 2026

   Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

   WASHINGTON -- A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape.

4. Newsweek

   What Proposed EPA Data Center Rule on Public Disclosure Means for Americans ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Sep 4, 2026

   Newsweek's feed description

   EPA’s plan would make it harder for the public to comment and weigh in on proposed data centers, especially in some states.

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