This is decided by permits, votes, and public comment — every one of which has a deadline and a person on the other end of it. None of these require money, and only one of them — showing up to the meeting — takes a whole evening.
Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration process, agencies are legally obliged to respond to substantive comments. Say who you are, where you live, and what specifically concerns you. Local detail is what carries weight.
The agency reviewing EGA’s application. Reference the Inola primary aluminum facility in your comment.
Shares authority over Prevention of Significant Deterioration permitting in Oklahoma.
Votes on project plans, zoning, and any pause on permitting and construction.
Approved the sales tax increment financing agreement underpinning the project.