The Environmental Protection Agency wants to speed up data center construction by removing some permitting requirements under the Clean Air Act.
Data centers continue to pop up across Mississippi, with many located in Jackson, Meridian, Hattiesburg and Starkville. Both Meta and Amazon have announced data center construction or expansion plans in the state.
The proposed federal change applies to permits that are needed before construction can begin on non-emitting components, such as cement pads or other support structures…