Cox executive order targets data center development in Utah

What they're saying: "The public has brought up some concerns that some of us didn't think about that are important," Cox told reporters Friday, referring to impacts on water, air quality and the effects on residents.

• Cox made the comments after a "Make the Lake Great Again" roundtable at Farmington Bay to discuss President Trump's proposed $1 billion in funding to aid the Great Salt Lake, which would require congressional approval.

Zoom in: The order calls for protecting the Great Salt Lake, air quality and water resources while reducing impacts on nearby communities.

• It also seeks to shield utility ratepayers from the costs of serving large data centers, support job creation in rural Utah and improve transparency and opportunities for public input.

What we're watching: It's not clear how, or if, the order will impact the Box Elder County proposal.