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VA SB1078

VA SB1078
Siting of data centers; impacts on resources, site assessment.


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Siting of data centers; impacts on resources; site assessment. Provides that any local government land use application required for the siting of a data center shall only be approved in areas where the data center (i) will have a minimal impact on historic, agricultural, and cultural resources and (ii) will not be within one mile of a national park or state park or other historically significant site. The bill also requires that prior to any such approval, a site assessment shall be performed to examine the effect of the data center on water usage and carbon emissions as well as any impacts on agricultural resources.

AI Summary

This bill requires that any local government land use application for siting a data center must only be approved in areas where the data center will have a minimal impact on historic, agricultural, and cultural resources, and will not be located within one mile of a national park, state park, or other historically significant site. Additionally, before approval, a site assessment must be performed to examine the data center's effects on water usage, carbon emissions, and agricultural resources.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed by indefinitely in Rules (13-Y 4-N) (on 02/03/2023)

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