Residents seek formal role in federal review as Eastport considers ban on underwater data center

Residents seek formal role in federal review as Eastport considers ban on underwater data center

Photo by Melissa S. Razdrih.EASTPORT — A public hearing on two citizen‑initiated ordinances aimed at halting a proposed underwater computing project in the Western Passage is scheduled for Sept. 9. The group that petitioned for the ban has also asked the city to file for intervenor status in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission permitting process so Eastport can actively participate as an interested third party. DeepGreen Western Passage SPV…