DEP Accepting Comments On Stormwater Permit For SNA North LLC/QTS A.I. Data Center Project In Salem Twp., Luzerne County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 18 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an Individual Stormwater Permit covering 94 acres in the SNA North LLC (QTS-Salem-Yellow-PH2N) A.I. Data Center Project In Salem Twp., Luzerne County.   (PA Bulletin, page 2140)  

This project proposes demolition and clearing of existing structures and pavement to make way for the proposed improvements involving grading, stormwater conveyance, and erosion and control infrastructure.

The receiving stream for discharges from the site is Walker Run and certain tributaries.

DEP will accept comments on this application until May 18-- 30 days from this notice.

No hearing has been scheduled, but one can be requested.

Comments, requests for a hearing or to review the application in-person, should be sent to DEP Northcentral Regional Office (NCRO)—208 W. Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701 or call 570-327-3693 or email: RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov. 

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, page 2131)

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[Posted: April 17, 2026]  PA Environment Digest