Proposed EPA Rule Could Limit Public Input on Data Center Expansion

The Trump administration is considering a rule change that would grant states more control over public participation in the permitting process for new pollution sources, including gas plants and diesel generators that power data centers. This proposed change, discussed at a recent EPA hearing, could reduce the notice and input communities receive about new or expanded polluting facilities. The move comes as data center development faces growing opposition across the U.S., with many local residents using the current permitting process to slow down projects.