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This tag covers news and discussion about Google data centers, with a focus on regulatory and environmental review processes. The supplied content highlights a specific case in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where Google's expansion plans require a state wetland-permit hearing. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is reviewing a request to fill protected forested wetlands for three new buildings, with public comments accepted. The discussion clarifies that this is a narrow permit review, not a broader environmental assessment. Topics include construction, state permitting, wetland regulations, and community engagement, relevant to those tracking Google's infrastructure projects and their local impacts.
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    Google Fort Wayne Expansion Faces August 25 Wetland Hearing

    Google’s Fort Wayne data center expansion is entering a state wetland-permit hearing at 5 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, August 25, with a decision that affects construction of three additional data center buildings rather than the company’s already-authorized operations. The Indiana Department of...