CLAY, N.Y. — Micron Technology Inc, (NASDAQ: MU) has submitted the preliminary draft environmental impact statement (PDEIS) for its planned semiconductor-manufacturing campus in the town of Clay.
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced the submission Monday, Dec. 23, calling it a “major milestone” and an “important step” in the SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review Act) process.
The submission represents a “culmination of significant and important work” done by Micron, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA), and the CHIPS office, along with many partners on the local, state and federal levels.
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“Today is truly a historic and major day for our community with the submission of the Preliminary Draft Environment Impact Statement by Micron,” McMahon said in the announcement. “Not only is this a critical milestone that been achieved, but it also serves as further proof that the commitment made by Micron is real and moving forward! I want to thank all of our partners, especially Micron, for their tireless efforts towards making today a reality.”
McMahon’s office went on to say that the submission of PDEIS is “not a usual step” in the process but “given the breadth and scope” of the Micron investment, it will serve as an important step to facilitate the ongoing environmental review of the project.
More work still needs to be done, but the significance of this submission “cannot be overstated,” per McMahon’s office. OCIDA “remains focused on ensuring that any environmental impacts are avoided, minimized or where necessary and practicable, mitigated,” it added.
McMahon also noted that the project remains on track to meet the November 2025 construction goal.
The PDEIS submission announcement comes a few weeks after Micron and the U.S. Department of Commerce finalized its CHIPS agreement for up to $6.1 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS & Science Law.
The funding will support Micron’s planned public-private investment of more than $100 billion over the next two decades, representing the largest private investment in New York’s history, the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) said in its Dec. 10 announcement.
The money will also support the firm’s expansion at its headquarters in Boise, Idaho.
