Notice2024-04709
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Micron Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility Project, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, New York
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March 5, 2024
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Abstract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, has received an application for a Department of the Army (DA) permit (USACE number LRB-2000-02198) from Micron New York Semiconductor Manufacturing LLC (Micron), a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc., to construct a semiconductor manufacturing facility for leading-edge manufacturing of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips. The USACE, as the lead federal agency under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), has determined the proposed project may significantly affect the quality of the human environment and will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS). The USACE action will be to issue, issue with modifications, or deny a DA permit for the proposed project. The EIS will assess the potential social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed project.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15851-15852]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04709]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for
the Micron Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility Project, Town of Clay,
Onondaga County, New York
AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District,
has received an application for a Department of the Army (DA) permit
(USACE number LRB-2000-02198) from Micron New York Semiconductor
Manufacturing LLC (Micron), a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron
Technology, Inc., to construct a semiconductor manufacturing facility
for leading-edge manufacturing of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)
chips. The USACE, as the lead federal agency under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), has determined the proposed project
may significantly affect the quality of the human environment and will
prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS). The USACE action will
be to issue, issue with modifications, or deny a DA permit for the
proposed project. The EIS will assess the potential social, economic,
and environmental impacts of the proposed project.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the proposed EIS scope should be
submitted to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, Attn: Ms.
Margaret Crawford, 7413 County House Road, New York 13021. Individuals
who would like to provide comments electronically should submit
comments by email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#97f4f2fbe5f5bafafef4e5f8f9b9e7e2f5fbfef4b9f4f8fafaf2f9e3e4d7e2e4f6f4f2b9f6e5faeeb9fafefb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="44272128362669292d27362b2a6a343126282d276a272b2929212a30370431372527216a2536293d6a292d28">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this project or
to be included on the mailing list for future updates and meeting
announcements, contact Ms. Margaret Crawford at the USACE by telephone
at (716) 879-6331, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0e6d6b627c6c2363676d7c6160207e7b6c62676d206d6163636b607a7d4e7b7d6f6d6b206f7c637720636762"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bf8fef7e9f9b6f6f2f8e9f4f5b5ebeef9f7f2f8b5f8f4f6f6fef5efe8dbeee8faf8feb5fae9f6e2b5f6f2f7">[email protected]</span></a>, or by mail at the mailing
address provided above.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The USACE intends to prepare an EIS for the
proposed semiconductor manufacturing facility project. The proposed
project requires authorization from the USACE under Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) for the discharge of
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dredged or fill material into waters of the United States.
1. Proposed Action. Micron New York Semiconductor Manufacturing LLC
(Micron), a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc., is
proposing to construct a semiconductor manufacturing facility for
leading-edge manufacturing of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)
chips. Micron is proposing to construct the semiconductor manufacturing
facility over a continuous 20-year period (the ``Proposed Project'').
The Proposed Project consists of (1) construction of the Micron Campus,
which will include four individual memory fabrication units (fabs),
ancillary support facilities, driveways, and parking; (2) construction
of a childcare and health care center located at 9100 Caughdenoy Road,
Brewerton, NY; (3) construction of a connection to the National Grid
substation, adjacent to the Micron Campus, and (4) a rail spur on the
west side of Caughdenoy Road adjacent to the proposed facility. Micron
intends to start construction of the Micron Campus in 2025, with two
fabs (Fabs 1 and 2) becoming operational by 2029. Two more fabs (Fabs 3
and 4) would be operational by 2041. Separately, Onondaga County plans
to improve the water supply and wastewater infrastructure to support
operations of the manufacturing plant. The National Grid utility
company plans to upgrade the energy infrastructure to support the
Proposed Project. The Proposed Project is anticipated to involve
placement of fill into a total of approximately 226 acres of federally
regulated wetlands on the proposed Micron Campus, 18 acres on the Rail
Spur property west of the proposed campus, and 7,523 linear feet of
federally regulated streams and ditches. The applicant proposes to
develop a compensatory wetland mitigation plan to offset permanent
losses of waters of the United States from the Proposed Project.
2. Location. Micron is proposing to acquire the approximately 1400-
acre White Pine Commerce Park site, located at 5171 Route 31, in the
Town of Clay, Onondaga County, New York 13041, from the Onondaga County
Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) at Latitude and Longitude:
43.190792, -76.157056.
3. Alternatives. The EIS will address an array of alternatives.
Alternatives may include, but are not limited to, no action,
alternative sites, and alternative facility designs. Mitigation
measures could include, but are not limited to, avoidance and
minimization, enhancement, restoration, or establishment of wetlands
and other waters.
4. Scoping Process. The scoping period will continue for 30 days
from the date of this Notice of Intent. During the scoping period, the
USACE invites federal, state, and local agencies, Tribal Nations, other
interested parties, and the general public to participate in the
scoping process. The purpose of the scoping process is to provide
information to the public, serve as a mechanism to solicit agency and
public input on alternatives, identify significant issues to be
analyzed in the EIS, and ensure full and open participation in scoping
for the draft EIS. USACE anticipates that potential impacts to land
use; socioeconomic conditions; environmental justice communities;
historic and cultural resources; visual impacts; geology, soils, and
topography; water resources; biological resources; solid waste;
hazardous materials; health and safety; transportation; air quality;
greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; noise; and utilities and
infrastructure will be analyzed in the EIS. Scoping comments may be
submitted by conventional mail or email. All comments must include the
USACE number LRB-2000-02198. In order to be accepted, email comments
must originate from the author's email account. All comments received
will become part of the administrative record and are subject to public
release under the Freedom of Information Act, including any personally
identifiable information such as names, phone numbers, and addresses.
USACE is serving as the lead federal agency pursuant to 40 CFR
1501.7. The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed to participate as
Cooperating Agencies pursuant to 40 CFR 1501.8. USACE is responsible
for a decision under the CWA Section 404 permitting process and will
rely on the EIS in support of that decision. NIST received an
application for federal financial assistance under the Creating Helpful
Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act for the
Proposed Project. If NIST decides to provide financial assistance, the
agency must conduct an environmental review under NEPA. Additionally,
NIST has subject matter experts in the production of semiconductors who
can provide technical assistance in the preparation of the EIS. FHWA
agreed to participate due to its expertise on traffic analysis. EPA
will conduct the review required by Section 309 of the Clean Air Act
(CAA) and will also support the evaluation of, among other things, air
quality impacts; impacts to water resources; and environmental justice
concerns. Although USFWS is not a cooperating agency, it will
participate in development of the EIS; prepare a Biological Opinion
under ESA Section 7; and provide expertise when considering impacts to
wetlands, floodplains, wildlife, and habitat. USACE is inviting the
Tribal Nations to consult related to the Proposed Project.
Other environmental review and consultation requirements include
consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act, consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and
consultation under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. The Proposed
Project is anticipated to require a Clean Air Act Title V air permit,
Certification of Water Quality under Section 401 of the CWA, and a
State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit under
Section 402 of the CWA. Further, a Notice of Proposed Construction or
Alteration is expected to be filed with the Federal Aviation
Administration.
5. Scoping Meetings. A public scoping meeting will be held on
Tuesday March 19, 2024, 7 p.m. Eastern Time at the Town of Clay--Town
Hall Board Room; 4401 Route 31; Clay, NY 13041. Agencies,
organizations, and members of the general public are invited to present
comments or suggestions with regard to the range of actions,
alternatives, and potential impacts to be considered in the EIS.
6. Availability of the Draft EIS. USACE will use input provided by
government agencies, private organizations, and the public in the
preparation of the Draft EIS. The USACE will work with the Cooperating
Agencies to develop a schedule for preparation of the Draft EIS. That
schedule will be published when it is available. The Draft EIS will be
filed with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will be
available for public comment 45 days from the date the EPA publishes
its Federal Register notice.
Approved by:
Joseph M. Savage,
Regional Programs Director.
[FR Doc. 2024-04709 Filed 3-1-24; 4:15 pm]
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