The ‘time-consuming’ permits dozens of data centers are skipping

EPA plan could reduce public scrutiny of Georgia data center air permits

A Trump administration proposal to eliminate a federal requirement giving the public notice and an opportunity to comment on air-pollution permits could reduce the scrutiny of diesel generators backing up data centers, advocates warn.

Tuberville doubles down on his support of data centers

POINT CLEAR — Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville doubled down on his recently stated support for data centers, saying the large energy-intensive facilities are essential for Alabama’s growth.

The ‘time-consuming’ permits dozens of data centers are skipping

The ‘time-consuming’ permits dozens of data centers are skipping mbestman Wed, 08/12/2026 - 09:00 In the Media Elisabeth Haub School of Law Haub Law Professor Sara Gonzalez-Rothi is featured in POLITICO discussing federal Clean Water Act permitting requirements for data centers. Professor Gonzalez-Rothi explains that public permitting processes give communities an important opportunity to understand and weigh in on projects with significant en…