EPAの新規則でデータセンターが大気汚染を隠蔽可能に
米EPAが大気排出許可の公示規則を撤廃し、データセンターが監視を免れることに。データセンター近隣のコミュニティは汚染の増加に直面する恐れ。
the us environmental protection agency epa is proposing to scrap a federal air pollution rule that requires public notice and an opportunity to comment when certain industrial sites apply for an air permit. this change could enable data center developers and other industries to break ground without giving nearby residents a say or warning that construction is planned. the epa's new source review permitting process, in place since the 1970s, applies to a wide range of facilities, including data centers and power plants. critics argue that the 'minor' label for sources of pollution is a misnomer, as these projects can have significant consequences for their neighbors. the change may affect communities near data centers, particularly those with 'minor' pollution sources.