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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection conducted a public hearing for Project Hazelnut, a proposed 1,282-acre data center campus in Hazle Township, despite an ongoing appeal by developer NorthPoint Development against a prior land development denial. The meeting focused on two key permits required for the project, which aims to feature 15 data center buildings. Community concerns about water usage and environmental impacts were raised, while NorthPoint assured that the project would provide economic growth without burdening local residents.