Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program

Denise Flores, an individual resident of New Mexico, opposes the proposed revision to New Source Review air-permitting regulations. She argues that the proposal would allow significant emitters, such as data centers, to bypass air-quality permit requirements and harm the environment and public health.

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.

Lanie Lass, a private resident, opposes the proposed rule because it would allow construction to begin before obtaining NSR permits. She argues that this creates pressure to approve permits for polluting projects and poses risks to public health and environmental justice in her local community.

Laura Livnat argues that the EPA is prioritizing the interests of the data center industry over human health. She requests that the agency maintain strict air pollution standards and requires data centers to prove they will not degrade air quality.

Lanie Lass, a private resident of Clinton, Iowa, opposes the proposed rule because she believes allowing construction to begin before obtaining NSR permits undermines the Clean Air Act. She argues that this change creates pressure to approve permits for polluting projects and poses significant risks to public health and local environments.

Alissa Keny-Guyer, an individual associated with the Sierra Club, opposes the proposed revision to the New Source Review air-permitting regulations. She argues that the proposal allows significant emitters to bypass permit requirements by constructing non-emitting portions of facilities first, and she urges the EPA to maintain current Clean Air Act requirements to protect public health and the environment.

Molly G. Prince urges the EPA not to change or dilute existing environmental protocols and restrictions regarding the construction of structures like data centers. The commenter argues that environmental impact studies and due diligence must be completed before any construction begins, rather than expediting the process.

Lara Chamberlain, a resident of Centerville, UT, opposes the proposed rule because she believes it does not provide sufficient environmental safeguards against large polluting sources like data centers and power plants. She argues that the rule could lead to increased chronic illness and heavy costs for local communities.

B Pearson, a private citizen, opposes the proposed rule because it allows developers to begin construction before environmental and public health impacts are evaluated. The commenter argues that the proposal bypasses clean air safeguards, reduces public participation, and prioritizes corporate convenience over community health.

Paul Wigutow, a private resident of Tennessee, opposes the proposed rule because he believes it allows developers to bypass environmental and public health evaluations. He argues that the proposal fast-tracks major pollution sources like AI infrastructure and fossil fuel plants while stripping local communities of transparency.