
EPA proposal could keep data-center plans from public view
The EPA proposes a rule to align state permitting for minor pollution sources with the Clean Air Act, keeping states in the lead and avoiding new federal standards or mandatory public hearings; while data centers are included in the scope, critics warn the change could leave communities in the dark about siting and pollution, even as President Trump promotes data-center growth and supporters say the move reduces red tape while preserving protections.
