AMD Not In The Zone
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Written by Chris Tom   
Saturday, 31 May 2008 06:21
The Times Union reports that AMD is waiting on zoning changes for their New York fab.

AMD came to the Town Board earlier this year seeking changes to the law. For instance, the existing law says that Luther Forest can be home to four chip fabs, each a maximum of 800,000 square feet. AMD plans to build up to three fabs, each a maximum of 980,000 square feet. Because the industry uses toxic chemicals to make chips, the town's zoning law includes a variety of environmental safeguards and requirements. AMD is requesting some be changed either because they are too vague or aren't practical for its business.