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EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points The Environmental Protection Agency has put forth a plan that may reduce transparency. The proposal has sparked concern about the ability of residents to provide input on new projects before they are approved.
Critics argue that a proposed change could limit public awareness of new facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency has put forth a plan that may reduce transparency. This plan affects proposed centers for artificial intelligence and other industrial sites.
Further details are available about the potential impact of this proposal. The change would affect how states handle permits for these facilities.
The proposal has sparked concern about the ability of residents to provide input on new projects before they are approved.
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Category: government Published: September 3, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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