DEP Invites Comments On Air Quality Permit For 72 - 2.5 MW Diesel-Fired Emergency Generators At New Amazon Data Services Data Center In Bucks County

The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on an Air Quality Plan Approval Permit covering the installation of 72 - 2.5 MW diesel-fired emergency generators (180 MW total) and two 750 kW diesel-fired house emergency generator engines at the new Amazon Data Services Inc. data center in Falls Township, Bucks County.  (PA Bulletin, page 4078)

DEP will accept comments on the application for 30 days from the date of this notice.

Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. 

A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 4078)

Questions should be directed to Jame Beach, New Source Review Chief, DEP Southeast Regional Office, at 484-250-5920.

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[Posted: June 13, 2025]  PA Environment Digest