The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has approved nine permits necessary for the progress of a large semiconductor project in Central New York. This approval is seen as a key step for moving forward with local and federal permit processes, which will allow construction to begin soon.
Governor Kathy Hochul said, “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.”
The Micron project aims to create tens of thousands of jobs in Upstate New York over several decades. The process leading up to these approvals included an extensive expert review focused on balancing manufacturing requirements with environmental considerations for both the site and neighboring areas.
Collaboration among state agencies, county officials from Onondaga County, leaders from the Town of Clay, federal authorities, and Micron has played an important role in reaching this stage. Governor Hochul called on remaining local and federal agencies to complete their parts quickly so that construction can start as planned.
