EPA Cuts Red Tape re Building Gas Plants, Data Centers, Factories

The federal EPA has proposed new rules allowing gas-fired power plants, data centers, and factories to begin constructing non-polluting components like piping, wiring, and cement pads before receiving air emission permits. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated that this aims to streamline critical infrastructure projects and advance technological development, particularly for AI. Critics, including Big Green lawyers, argue these changes undermine the Clean Air Act by making it harder for communities to "protect air quality." More importantly, Big Green says it will make it harder for regulators to reject permits after significant investment has already been made. Well, duh! That's the point.

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