EPA Proposal Could Give States More Control Over Public Input on Minor Air Permits
EPA has proposed letting state and local agencies decide more of the public-participation process for minor air permits. Comments are due August 21.
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San Antonio enters public-input phase after city manager presents FY 2027 budget
San Antonio residents can review the proposed FY 2027 budget, submit feedback through Aug. 28 and follow council work sessions before September hearings and a scheduled Sept. 17 vote.
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EPA Proposes Removing Minimum Federal Public-Participation Rules for Minor-Source Permits
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to streamline permitting for minor pollution sources by eliminating minimum federal requirements for public participation, leaving states and localities to determine how their programs operate.
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Missoula Opens Public Review of FY2027 Preliminary Budget
Missoula has posted its FY2027 preliminary budget, beginning the public review and City Council process that will shape city spending and services.
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Des Moines Opens Online Tool for 2027 Budget Priorities
Des Moines residents and business owners can weigh city-service tradeoffs online as officials begin gathering input for upcoming 2027 budget discussions.
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Lauderhill residents can weigh in through the city’s second 2026 community survey
Lauderhill announced a second 2026 community survey on July 1, asking residents about city services, safety, public spaces and quality of life as officials prepare the FY 2027 strategic plan.
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Des Moines awaits early-August public input summary on projected $12 million budget gap
Des Moines said it would publish an early-August summary of resident and business feedback on potential savings and revenue options tied to a projected $12 million budget gap.
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Dallas budget town halls give residents a say before September votes
Dallas residents can comment on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget at in-person and virtual town halls from August 11 through August 25, before later workshops, a public hearing and final September action.
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EPA proposes to loosen “minor” air permit notice/comment—comments due Aug. 21
EPA’s July 1 proposal would remove the federal minimum for public notice and comment in SIP-based “minor” air NSR permits. Comments due Aug. 21, 2026.
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Trent Woods joins the Craven County MPO—planning changes take effect July 1, 2026
Trent Woods residents now fall under the Craven County MPO structure effective July 1, 2026, after the New Bern Area MPO transition. Next TAC: July 22.
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North Bend opens 2027 comprehensive plan amendment cycle: propose by Oct. 15
North Bend WA: The City opened its 2027 Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle and is accepting docket proposals. Proposals are due by Oct. 15, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
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Project Taurus appeal heads to Ent Center in Colorado Springs: July 23 rules & next steps
Colorado Springs CO – The Project Taurus appeal hearing moves to the Ent Center’s Shockley-Zalabak Theater on July 23, with ground rules set July 2.
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EPA proposes new public participation minimums for “minor” air permits—comment deadlines
EPA’s July 7 proposal would change the federal “minimum” for public notice and comment on minor NSR permits in SIPs—comments due Aug. 21.