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
- Topics
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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 | · | · | · |
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- Jun 29, 2026Comment submitted by Shawn TroxellOpposeAdvocacy📎 Attachment
Shawn Troxell of NW Faction Fund opposes the proposed changes to the Clean Air Act, arguing that the program will accelerate the construction of data centers that pollute air and water, deplete resources, and harm public health. The commenter calls for the proposal to be rejected to ensure communities have a say in permitting heavy industrial projects.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Comment submitted by Jasmine BakerOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
Jasmine Baker opposes the fast-tracking of data center construction, arguing that the government should not prioritize corporate interests over environmental protection. She calls for full, peer-reviewed studies to assess the impacts of these facilities on water, heat, and local ecosystems before any construction is permitted.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Anonymous public commentOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
A private individual opposes the proposed action, arguing that allowing data centers to begin construction with only air permits will harm the environment. The commenter expresses concern for the health of future generations and argues that the policy prioritizes corporate profit over public well-being.
Read comment → - Jun 28, 2026Comment submitted by Jessiane RaehlOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 28, 2026Comment submitted by Deanna McLaughlinOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
Deanna McLaughlin opposes the proposed action, arguing that data centers should not be permitted due to water scarcity and the need to preserve natural habitats. She expresses concern over environmental issues like fires and lack of snow, claiming that the project only benefits billionaires.
Read comment → - Jun 28, 2026Comment submitted by Shauna BonaOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
Shauna Bona opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it makes it too easy for corporations to build without considering the impacts on clean air and water. The commenter expresses concern that the action poses an existential threat to well-being and calls for the EPA to hold businesses accountable.
Read comment → - Jun 28, 2026Comment submitted by Tena RohrSupportIndividual📎 Attachment
Tena Rohr argues that the EPA should maintain and strengthen requirements for air quality permits before construction on major polluting sources can begin. The commenter emphasizes the need for modeling to ensure national air quality standards are not violated to protect the environment and public health.
Read comment → - Jun 28, 2026Comment submitted by Sofia BaxterOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
Sofia Baxter, a private resident of Utah, opposes the proposed rule because she believes allowing construction to begin before obtaining clean air clearances will harm the environment and public health. She argues that the proposal prioritizes investor profits over the protection of finite resources like water and air quality.
Read comment → - Jun 28, 2026Anonymous public commentOpposeIndividual
A private individual opposes the proposed preconstruction permitting program, arguing that it may lead to inadequate regulation of pollutants and environmental impacts. The commenter expresses concern that the proposal prioritizes the convenience of large companies over public health and demands unbiased research to prove the action won't cause harm.
Read comment → - Jun 28, 2026Comment submitted by Chrissy LassenOpposeIndividual
A private individual opposes the proposed rule to begin construction before air quality impacts are proven. They argue that existing EPA regulations are necessary to protect air quality and that the proposed change lacks valid reasoning.
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