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EPA Plans to Repeal Public Notice for Data-Center Permits

8/27/2026

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal the rule requiring public notice for data-center air-pollution permits.
Fourteen state attorneys general and three cities signed a letter calling the change a loss of transparency.
More than 200 groups filed objections, saying the rule would make public notice optional.
A Heatmap Pro poll shows 75% of Americans now oppose data centers near homes, up from under 50% last year.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal the rule requiring public notice for data-center air-pollution permits.
Fourteen state attorneys general and three cities signed a letter calling the change a loss of transparency.
More than 200 groups filed objections, saying the rule would make public notice optional.
A Heatmap Pro poll shows 75% of Americans now oppose data centers near homes, up from under 50% last year.