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Calvert County begins formal process to explore moratorium on data‑center approvals after AWS briefing
Summary
After an informational briefing by an Amazon Web Services representative, the Board of County Commissioners voted to begin the formal process to explore a 24‑month moratorium on data‑center approvals and related permits pending completion of a comprehensive environmental impact study and public hearing.
An Amazon Web Services representative told the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners on March 3 that AWS is evaluating potential investment in the county but has filed no plans, permits or agreements. Becky Ford, the AWS representative, said it is common for the company to post job openings during early site evaluation and that such postings do not constitute a formal commitment.
Ford added, "No plans or permits have been filed. We don't have any agreements in place. I'm not here to make an announcement." She offered to…
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