LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Several members of the Lancaster County Board have expressed support for strengthening wind-energy regulations beyond a current proposal.

The board didn’t take action on proposed regulations Tuesday. More than 30 people spoke during the four-hour public hearing, with most of them seeking greater restrictions than those in the proposal.

The proposed regulations address issues with noise generated by functioning wind turbines and the distance from individual wind turbines to nearby properties and homes.

A bid by Oregon-based Volkswind USA to build more than 50 wind turbines in southern Lancaster and northern Gage counties prompted the proposed regulations. An attorney representing the company has said the regulations could prevent the project from happening.

The board may vote on the proposed regulations Oct. 27.