House GOP Proposes Changes to Brownfields Program for Data Centers Amid Democratic Concerns
House Republicans are proposing changes to the EPA's Brownfields Program to attract data center developers to contaminated sites. Democrats, led by Rep. Paul Tonko, argue these changes could undermine federal support and deplete cleanup funds. New proposals include allowing for-profit corporations to apply for grants and exempting large developers from environmental review processes.
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Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are proposing changes to the EPA's Brownfields Program to incentivize data center development on contaminated industrial sites. Proposed changes include allowing private companies to apply for grants and exempting large developers from the National Environmental Policy Act review.
Democrats, including Rep. Paul Tonko, express concerns that these changes could undermine bipartisan support for the program and drain cleanup funds necessary for environmental restoration.
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