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This week, New Jersey ordered the operator of one of the East Coast’s largest planned data centers to pay a $1.1 million fine for secretly installing and operating gas generators in violation of the state’s Air Pollution Control Act.

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 51 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Does the order also include removing the gas generators, or is it just cost of doing business?

[–] Zarxrax@lemmy.world 66 points 2 days ago (2 children)

DataOne was given 45 days to apply for the permits or else cease operations, but they can continue operating the gas engines while seeking permits.

[–] Photonic@lemmy.world 35 points 2 days ago

Absolutely ridiculous ruling

[–] TronBronson@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I’ve worked in construction most of my life and I always wonder how code enforcement will come down hard on small projects and do nothing about larger ones. This is a local government issue, and the locals write the laws….