Oregon Pauses Pollution Permits for New Data Center Projects Through July 2027

Medford Klamath Falls, OR, October 14, 2026 —

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered a pause on state and federal air and water pollution permits for new data center construction and expansions across the state, with the pause set to continue until July 1, 2027.

The stated purpose is to allow time to evaluate recommendations from an advisory committee and consider potential legislative policy reforms. The order links the pause to that review period, but the available information does not describe the committee’s recommendations or identify specific policy changes under consideration.

The measure covers air and water pollution permits for both new data center construction and expansions. The information provided does not specify whether other types of permits or projects are affected, or how the pause will be administered. It also does not give details about the order’s effective date beyond saying that the pause is in place until July 1, 2027.

The announcement does not identify the advisory committee, explain its timeline for making recommendations, or state when lawmakers might consider any reforms. It also does not provide details about how the pause may affect individual projects or permit applications already under review.

For now, the stated next step is an evaluation of the committee’s recommendations and potential legislative policy changes during the pause. The order’s end date is July 1, 2027; no further timeline or outcome was provided.

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