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EPA proposes rule change to expedite data center construction, sparking debate$

The EPA has proposed a rule change under the Clean Air Act to expedite construction for various projects, including data centers, by allowing certain work to begin before air permits are finalized. This initiative aims to reduce project timelines but is condemned by environmental groups concerned about increased reliance on gas-powered facilities. The article highlights Project Matador in Amarillo, Texas, where a citizens group has filed a lawsuit challenging an air permit granted to Fermi Americas for a massive gas-powered data center.