Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program

Michael J Mc Ainsh opposes the proposed rule, arguing that the New Source Review process allows harmful projects to be permitted once significant investment has been made. He contends that the rule change will harm the public while allowing polluters to proceed with projects they have already funded.

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.

Harry Whitley, a private individual, opposes the proposed rule change regarding the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program. He argues that the current rule is more practical because it allows for the correction of environmental issues before construction begins, whereas the proposed change would make correcting problems more difficult once construction has started.

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.

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.

Karen Hoffmann opposes the proposed rule because she believes allowing construction to begin before obtaining NSR permits undermines the Clean Air Act's purpose and creates pressure to approve permits for projects that should be denied. She argues that this change risks irreversible environmental and health impacts, particularly for frontline communities, and requests that the EPA withdraw the proposal.

Courtney Hutchison argues that the proposed permitting program allows data centers to begin construction before obtaining necessary permits for pollution-causing components. The commenter advocates for a "permits first" approach, requiring all environmental studies and permits to be completed before any construction begins.

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.

Kris Brunty, a private citizen, opposes the proposed revision to the New Source Review air-permitting regulations. The commenter argues that the proposal allows significant emitters to bypass permitting requirements during construction and expresses concern over the environmental and health impacts of data centers.