Data center planning and responsibility act (HB 5882, MI)

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Summary:

Set procedures for local authorities to implement moratoriums on data centers on crypto mining facilities. Suggests preparatory fact-finding steps. Gives required provisions including: right pf appeal in cases of extraordinary hardship, a ban on NDAs regarding construction of a data center, statement of public interest, maximum initial period of six months, applications not to be considered during moratorium. Gives requirements for extension, including: statement of compelling need, maximum length of 90 days. Suggests actions for the local government to take during moratorium, including: studies, zoning changes, consultations and establishing community benefit agreements. Authorizes compliance reporting, inspections, and periodic zoning reviews after moratorium. Permits charging proposed projects for studies. Directs department of technology, management, and budget to create public resources for relevant planning considerations.

Session:

Current

State / Federal:

Bill Number:

HB 5882

Party of sponsors/cosponsors:

D

Concerns, objectives, methods:

regulation, rates, environment, capacity

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