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This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to address noise pollution from cryptocurrency mining facilities by introducing new definitions and noise reduction requirements. The bill defines key terms like "cryptocurrency" (a digital currency using cryptography and blockchain technology), "cryptocurrency mining" (the process of validating blockchain transactions using computers), and "cryptocurrency mining facility" (a location where cryptocurrency mining occurs). The purpose of the legislation is to limit excessive noise generated by cryptocurrency mining operations that could potentially endanger physical and emotional health and interfere with legitimate business activities. While the provided XML text is incomplete, the government summary suggests that the bill will require cryptocurrency mining facilities to apply specific noise-reduction techniques, and that the Pollution Control Board will develop rules for implementation. The Environmental Protection Agency would be responsible for enforcing these new provisions and may adopt additional rules to administer them effectively.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1429&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104