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

Utah environmentalists are concerned that a new EPA proposal to speed up air quality permits for minor polluters could reduce transparency and oversight, particularly for energy-intensive data centers. The EPA's plan to bypass public comment periods for certain permits raises fears that it could lead to less scrutiny of emissions, undermining local environmental protections. This move matters because it could set a precedent for how future environmental regulations are handled, affecting everything from air quality to community health standards.