Ohio EPA is accepting comments from the public regarding this air pollution draft permit to install to construct a data center in Allen County.
Program
Air Pollution Programs
Notice Type
Draft Permit to Install - Subject to Revision
County / Township
ALLEN
Identification Number(s)
P0138965
Action Date
Jan 29, 2026
Weekly Review Date
Feb 9, 2026
Entity Address
N Cole Rd. and W Bluelick Rd. Lima, OH 45801
Notice Info
Permit Desc: Installation of a data center with 115 diesel-fired generators and 36 cooling towers. Issue Date: January 29, 2026 Permit Number: P0138965 Permit Type: PTI Facility ID: 0302022054 Facility Location: N Cole Rd. and W Bluelick Rd. Lima, OH 45801 Permit/Facility Description: This draft permit-to-install (PTI) allows the construction of a data center with 115 diesel generators and 36 cooling towers. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, OH, has issued a draft air pollution control installation permit for this facility. The draft permit is open for public comment before a final decision is made. Air dispersion modeling shows that emissions from the facility will not exceed any National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The highest predicted concentration is 10.61387 micrograms per cubic meter of nitrogen dioxide (annual). Public Hearing: ? Date: March 11, 2026 ? Location: Lima Public Library Auditorium, 650 West Market St., Lima, OH 45801 ? Time: Information session at 6:00 p.m., followed by a public hearing. A presiding officer will manage testimony to ensure all voices are heard. Anyone may attend, speak, or submit written comments. Written comments must be received by March 18, 2026. Late comments may not be included in the official record. Submit comments at the hearing or send them to: Mark Barber Ohio EPA DAPC, Northwest District Office 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402 Email: mark.barber@epa.ohio.gov Accessing the Draft Permit: ? Online: http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/newpermits/issued (search permit number P0138965) ? In person: Northwest District Office, 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH. Phone: 419-352-8461 To join Ohio EPA?s mailing list for updates, visit: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHEPA/subscriber/new?topic_id=OHEPA_281&pop=t
Public Comment Info
The public comment period will run until 03/18/2026 at 11:59 PM.
Permit Desc: Installation of a data center with 115 diesel-fired generators and 36 cooling towers. Issue Date: January 29, 2026 Permit Number: P0138965 Permit Type: PTI Facility ID: 0302022054 Facility Location: N Cole Rd. and W Bluelick Rd. Lima, OH 45801 Permit/Facility Description: This draft permit-to-install (PTI) allows the construction of a data center with 115 diesel generators and 36 cooling towers. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, OH, has issued a draft air pollution control installation permit for this facility. The draft permit is open for public comment before a final decision is made. Air dispersion modeling shows that emissions from the facility will not exceed any National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The highest predicted concentration is 10.61387 micrograms per cubic meter of nitrogen dioxide (annual). Public Hearing: Date: March 11, 2026 Location: Lima Public Library Auditorium, 650 West Market St., Lima, OH 45801 Time: Information session at 6:00 p.m., followed by a public hearing. A presiding officer will manage testimony to ensure all voices are heard. Anyone may attend, speak, or submit written comments. Written comments must be received by March 18, 2026. Late comments may not be included in the official record. Submit comments at the hearing or send them to: Mark Barber Ohio EPA DAPC, Northwest District Office 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402 Email: mark.barber@epa.ohio.gov Accessing the Draft Permit: Online: http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/newpermits/issued (search permit number P0138965) In person: Northwest District Office, 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH. Phone: 419-352-8461 To join Ohio EPA?s mailing list for updates, visit: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHEPA/subscriber/new?topic_id=OHEPA_281&pop=t
Public Hearing Info
The hearing will be held at 06:00 PM on 03/11/2026.
Permit Desc: Installation of a data center with 115 diesel-fired generators and 36 cooling towers. Issue Date: January 29, 2026 Permit Number: P0138965 Permit Type: PTI Facility ID: 0302022054 Facility Location: N Cole Rd. and W Bluelick Rd. Lima, OH 45801 Permit/Facility Description: This draft permit-to-install (PTI) allows the construction of a data center with 115 diesel generators and 36 cooling towers. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, OH, has issued a draft air pollution control installation permit for this facility. The draft permit is open for public comment before a final decision is made. Air dispersion modeling shows that emissions from the facility will not exceed any National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The highest predicted concentration is 10.61387 micrograms per cubic meter of nitrogen dioxide (annual). Public Hearing: ? Date: March 11, 2026 ? Location: Lima Public Library Auditorium, 650 West Market St., Lima, OH 45801 ? Time: Information session at 6:00 p.m., followed by a public hearing. A presiding officer will manage testimony to ensure all voices are heard. Anyone may attend, speak, or submit written comments. Written comments must be received by March 18, 2026. Late comments may not be included in the official record. Submit comments at the hearing or send them to: Mark Barber Ohio EPA DAPC, Northwest District Office 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402 Email: mark.barber@epa.ohio.gov Accessing the Draft Permit: ? Online: http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/newpermits/issued (search permit number P0138965) ? In person: Northwest District Office, 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH. Phone: 419-352-8461 To join Ohio EPA?s mailing list for updates, visit: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHEPA/subscriber/new?topic_id=OHEPA_281&pop=t
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Ohio EPA is accepting comments from the public regarding this air pollution draft permit to install to construct a data center in Allen County.
Program
Air Pollution Programs
Notice Type
Draft Permit to Install - Subject to Revision
County / Township
ALLEN
Identification Number(s)
P0138965
Action Date
Jan 29, 2026
Weekly Review Date
Feb 9, 2026
Entity Address
N Cole Rd. and W Bluelick Rd. Lima, OH 45801
Notice Info
Permit Desc: Installation of a data center with 115 diesel-fired generators and 36 cooling towers. Issue Date: January 29, 2026 Permit Number: P0138965 Permit Type: PTI Facility ID: 0302022054 Facility Location: N Cole Rd. and W Bluelick Rd. Lima, OH 45801 Permit/Facility Description: This draft permit-to-install (PTI) allows the construction of a data center with 115 diesel generators and 36 cooling towers. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, OH, has issued a draft air pollution control installation permit for this facility. The draft permit is open for public comment before a final decision is made. Air dispersion modeling shows that emissions from the facility will not exceed any National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The highest predicted concentration is 10.61387 micrograms per cubic meter of nitrogen dioxide (annual). Public Hearing: ? Date: March 11, 2026 ? Location: Lima Public Library Auditorium, 650 West Market St., Lima, OH 45801 ? Time: Information session at 6:00 p.m., followed by a public hearing. A presiding officer will manage testimony to ensure all voices are heard. Anyone may attend, speak, or submit written comments. Written comments must be received by March 18, 2026. Late comments may not be included in the official record. Submit comments at the hearing or send them to: Mark Barber Ohio EPA DAPC, Northwest District Office 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402 Email: mark.barber@epa.ohio.gov Accessing the Draft Permit: ? Online: http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/newpermits/issued (search permit number P0138965) ? In person: Northwest District Office, 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH. Phone: 419-352-8461 To join Ohio EPA?s mailing list for updates, visit: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHEPA/subscriber/new?topic_id=OHEPA_281&pop=t
Public Comment Info
The public comment period will run until 03/18/2026 at 11:59 PM.
Permit Desc: Installation of a data center with 115 diesel-fired generators and 36 cooling towers. Issue Date: January 29, 2026 Permit Number: P0138965 Permit Type: PTI Facility ID: 0302022054 Facility Location: N Cole Rd. and W Bluelick Rd. Lima, OH 45801 Permit/Facility Description: This draft permit-to-install (PTI) allows the construction of a data center with 115 diesel generators and 36 cooling towers. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, OH, has issued a draft air pollution control installation permit for this facility. The draft permit is open for public comment before a final decision is made. Air dispersion modeling shows that emissions from the facility will not exceed any National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The highest predicted concentration is 10.61387 micrograms per cubic meter of nitrogen dioxide (annual). Public Hearing: Date: March 11, 2026 Location: Lima Public Library Auditorium, 650 West Market St., Lima, OH 45801 Time: Information session at 6:00 p.m., followed by a public hearing. A presiding officer will manage testimony to ensure all voices are heard. Anyone may attend, speak, or submit written comments. Written comments must be received by March 18, 2026. Late comments may not be included in the official record. Submit comments at the hearing or send them to: Mark Barber Ohio EPA DAPC, Northwest District Office 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402 Email: mark.barber@epa.ohio.gov Accessing the Draft Permit: Online: http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/newpermits/issued (search permit number P0138965) In person: Northwest District Office, 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH. Phone: 419-352-8461 To join Ohio EPA?s mailing list for updates, visit: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHEPA/subscriber/new?topic_id=OHEPA_281&pop=t
Public Hearing Info
The hearing will be held at 06:00 PM on 03/11/2026.
Permit Desc: Installation of a data center with 115 diesel-fired generators and 36 cooling towers. Issue Date: January 29, 2026 Permit Number: P0138965 Permit Type: PTI Facility ID: 0302022054 Facility Location: N Cole Rd. and W Bluelick Rd. Lima, OH 45801 Permit/Facility Description: This draft permit-to-install (PTI) allows the construction of a data center with 115 diesel generators and 36 cooling towers. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, OH, has issued a draft air pollution control installation permit for this facility. The draft permit is open for public comment before a final decision is made. Air dispersion modeling shows that emissions from the facility will not exceed any National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The highest predicted concentration is 10.61387 micrograms per cubic meter of nitrogen dioxide (annual). Public Hearing: ? Date: March 11, 2026 ? Location: Lima Public Library Auditorium, 650 West Market St., Lima, OH 45801 ? Time: Information session at 6:00 p.m., followed by a public hearing. A presiding officer will manage testimony to ensure all voices are heard. Anyone may attend, speak, or submit written comments. Written comments must be received by March 18, 2026. Late comments may not be included in the official record. Submit comments at the hearing or send them to: Mark Barber Ohio EPA DAPC, Northwest District Office 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402 Email: mark.barber@epa.ohio.gov Accessing the Draft Permit: ? Online: http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/newpermits/issued (search permit number P0138965) ? In person: Northwest District Office, 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH. Phone: 419-352-8461 To join Ohio EPA?s mailing list for updates, visit: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHEPA/subscriber/new?topic_id=OHEPA_281&pop=t
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