Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program
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- Title
- Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program
Federal Register for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (91 FR 26958) (FRL-12757-01-OAR)
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
- Comment period
- May 13, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-09524
- CFR
- 40 CFR Parts 49, 51, and 52
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| Organization | Air quality and health impacts | Data center environmental impacts | Public participation and permitting | Public participation in permitting | Entrenchment of projects before permitting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adler Accounting BusinessOppose RJ Adler of Adler Accounting opposes the proposed action to begin construction before preconstruction permits are finali | · | · | |||
BRAD DAWBER PHOTOGRAPHY BusinessSupport Brad Dawber, representing Brad Dawber Photography, supports maintaining rigorous preconstruction air permit requirements | · | · | · | ||
Friends of the Earth (action.foe.org) AdvocacyOppose Beth Larson, representing Friends of the Earth, opposes the proposed revisions to the New Source Review air permitting r | · | ||||
NW Faction Fund AdvocacyOppose Sally Leque of NW Faction Fund opposes the proposed changes to the Clean Air Act, arguing that they allow for the rapid | |||||
NWF Action Fund AdvocacyOppose Dolores Phillips of the NWF Action Fund opposes the proposed changes to the Clean Air Act, arguing that the new permitti | · | · | |||
nwfactionfund AdvocacyOppose A representative from nwfactionfund opposes the proposed preconstruction permitting program, arguing that it allows heav | |||||
Sierra Club AdvocacyOppose Greg Poulter, representing the Sierra Club, opposes the proposed rule allowing construction to begin before air permits | · | · | · | ||
Wellness Equity Alliance AdvocacyOppose Wendy Bernstein, representing Wellness Equity Alliance, opposes the EPA's proposal to change the definition of "begin ac | · | · | · |
41 organization-typed comments could not be identified.
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- Jul 6, 2026Comment submitted by Emily RichOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
Emily Rich, a private individual, opposes the proposed changes to the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program. She argues that the proposal could reduce public oversight and that major construction should not begin without a thorough review and approval of final air permits to protect public health and the environment.
Read comment → - Jul 6, 2026Comment submitted by Mary RickettsOpposeAdvocacy📎 Attachment
Mary Ricketts, representing Friends of the Earth, opposes the proposed revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) air permitting regulations. She argues that allowing construction to begin before permits are issued will undermine public input and allow harmful projects, such as large data centers, to proceed without proper vetting.
Read comment → - Jul 1, 2026Comment submitted by Jessica (no surname provided)SupportIndividual📎 Attachment
A private individual named Jessica is requesting that construction not be allowed to begin before the permitting process is complete. She argues that U.S. citizens have a right to be informed about the potential health and environmental impacts of projects.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Anonymous public commentSupportIndividual📎 Attachment
Hannah Hecox expresses support for maintaining rigorous air permitting processes and comprehensive environmental assessments before construction begins. She argues that these protections are essential for public health and ensuring communities are informed about potential pollution from industrial projects.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Comment submitted by Markell McCubbinOpposeAdvocacy📎 Attachment
Markell McCubbin, representing Salt Lake Arts Academy, opposes the proposed changes to the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program. The commenter argues that the EPA should maintain stringent permitting safeguards to ensure thorough environmental and public health reviews before construction begins.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Anonymous public commentOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
Emily Moran, a private individual, opposes the proposed action to begin construction before final air permit approval. She argues that maintaining robust New Source Review requirements is essential for protecting public health and ensuring community awareness of environmental impacts before projects proceed.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Comment submitted by R. J. AdlerOpposeBusiness📎 Attachment
RJ Adler of Adler Accounting opposes the proposed action to begin construction before preconstruction permits are finalized. The commenter argues that stringent air permit protocols and public oversight are essential to protect community health and environmental safeguards before major projects commence.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Anonymous public commentSupportIndividual📎 Attachment
Ashley Walcott, a concerned citizen, supports the proposed action to require finalized air permits before construction begins. The commenter argues that these safeguards are necessary to protect public health and ensure community engagement regarding potential pollution sources.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Comment submitted by Sharelle RodmanSupportIndividual📎 Attachment
Sharelle Rodman expresses support for maintaining rigorous air quality standards and stringent New Source Review permitting requirements. The commenter argues that the EPA should mandate final air permit approvals before any major project construction begins to ensure public oversight and environmental protection.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Comment submitted by C. StrawOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
C Straw, a private individual, opposes the proposed action to allow construction to begin before final air permits are secured. The commenter argues for maintaining stringent New Source Review requirements to protect public health and ensure thorough environmental impact assessments before projects commence.
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