Susquehanna River Basin Commission Jan. 29 Hearing On Water Withdrawal Requests, Including Amazon Data Center; And Statement Of Investment Policy

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold a January 29 hearing on 16 water withdrawal requests, including a proposed increase for the Amazon Data Center project in Salem Township, Luzerne County.  (PA Bulletin, page 468)

SRBC is also seeking comments on a proposed update to its Statement of Investment Policy, Objectives and Guidelines.

The proposed Amazon Data Center withdrawal would increase water withdrawals from the Susquehanna River from 60,000 gallons per day to 277,000 gallons per day.  Click here for summary.

Click Here for a list of all water withdrawals available for comment at this hearing.

Click Here for information on the project applications.

The hearing will be held at the SRBC Offices, 4423 North Front Street in Harrisburg starting at 5:00 p.m.

The public may also join the hearing by telephone using toll free number (877) 304-9269 and then enter guest passcode 2619070 followed by #.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for instructions on submitting comments and other information. (PA Bulletin, page 468)

Visit the SRBC January 29 Hearing webpage for more information and available documents.

For more information on programs, training opportunities and upcoming events, visit the Susquehanna River Basin Commission website.  Click Here to sign up for SRBC’s newsletter.   Follow SRBC on Twitter, visit them on YouTube.

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