<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3wcbGf_17IKcQjK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3wcbGf_17IKcQjK00" width="1320" height="743" >CLAY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the issuance of nine environmental permits that help support the start of construction for Micron in the town of Clay. The DEC said it's 'transparent and thorough reviews' of Micron’s applications include public review and comment to ensure protection of public health and the environment.CNY Central spoke with several neighbors during that public review and comment period, who had mixed opinions of the process, specifically the amount of time given to review hundreds of environment review pages. “The permits finalized today provide important requirements for the protection of freshwater wetlands, water quality, and endangered and threatened species by minimizing impacts to natural areas, enhancing research, and ensuring conservation through monitoring while also preserving responsible economic development for Central New York,” Commissioner Amanda Lefton said. “I thank the DEC teams who worked across multiple offices and regulatory jurisdictions for their valuable insight and appreciate those who continue to engage with DEC in the permitting process.”The permits issued include freshwater wetlands, endangered and threatened species, and six mitigation projects to create, restore, and enhance wetlands, in addition to a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certificate, according to the DEC. In addition, a draft Air Title V permit is currently available for public comment until Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. The DEC said it held two virtual public comment hearings on the proposed air permit application earlier this week. Additional comment periods are open on connected actions that would extend water and gas service to the Micron main campus. Details about public comment periods and additional permitting updates can be found on DEC’s Micron New York Semiconductor Manufacturing LLC webpage. "Final permitting materials will be posted as soon as practicable," said the DEC.Governor Kathy Hochul released the following statement:<blockquote>“Today, we are taking a major step forward in positioning Central New York at the center of America's semiconductor resurgence. The approval of nine necessary permits by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation paves the way forward for local and federal permit approval to advance this multi-decade project and begin construction in the coming weeks. This is the result of one of the most exhaustive expert analyses ever considered for a project in New York State history and balances Micron's manufacturing needs with the environmental needs of the site and the surrounding communities. From day one, this project has been about rewriting the economic story of Upstate New York and lifting up communities by creating tens of thousands of good-paying jobs and offering new opportunities for hard working New Yorkers. This milestone reflects a historic collaborative effort between New York State, Onondaga County, the Town of Clay, our federal partners, and Micron — I now urge our local and federal partners to expedite approval on their end so that we can break ground on this transformational project in the coming weeks.”</blockquote></div></body>

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CLAY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the issuance of nine environmental permits that help support the start of construction for Micron in the town of Clay. The DEC said it's 'transparent and thorough reviews' of Micron’s applications include public review and comment to...

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CLAY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the issuance of nine environmental permits that help support the start o

DEC issues 9 environmental permits for Micron to 'help support the start of construction'

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