EPA considers a proposed rule letting state and local agencies set public participation requirements for data center projects in East TN.
WHO:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); state and local agencies; public commenters
WHAT:Proposed EPA rule change that would allow state and local agencies to set their own public participation requirements for data center-related permitting
WHEN:Jul 21, 2026 at 5:58 PM ET
WHERE:Vonore, Tennessee
WHY:The EPA is considering the proposed rule change that could shift how public participation requirements are handled for data center projects.
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