Utah environmentalists worry about proposed EPA rule to skip public comment on some air permits

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 599

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago

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As the Environmental Protection Agency proposes to expedite air quality permits for what it considers minor polluters, Utah environmental advocates worry the change would lead to a less transparent permitting process — especially, they say, for energy-hungry data centers.

The EPA announced it is considering streamlining air quality reviews for “minor sources” by skipping federally-mandated public comment periods. Under the proposal, state and local authorities could still decide to allow the public to weigh …

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