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Guidance Document Change: DEQ Guidance Memo APG-578 addresses the use of emergency generators in the case of “sudden and reasonably unforeseeable events” as the result of a planned electric outage.

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11/25/25 12:13 am

Commenter: Reston 20/20

Absolutely NO data center using polluting diesel generators in non-emergency situations!

Please do not approve non-emergency use of diesel generators for anyone!!! Our region is being overwhelmed by incredible numbers of data centers.

Therefore relaxation of rules on diesel generator use during non-emergencies by them (or anyone else) endangers the health of ALL of us. Please do not approve this.

Breathable clean air for all living things is not rocket science but common sense.

Thank you,

T. Petrine, Chair, Reston 20/20

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