Maryland HB1534 establishes standards for data center operation and siting, including sound limits, backup generator requirements, and restrictions.

Maryland HB1534 sets operational and siting standards for data centers, including sound level limits for schools and residential properties, backup generator emission standards, and restrictions on building data centers on certain agricultural land. It also mandates air quality monitoring and filter installations for schools near data centers. The bill authorizes local health departments and the Department of the Environment to issue emergency stop work orders if sound or air quality limits are exceeded.

Maryland HB1534 establishes standards for data center operation and siting, including sound limits, backup generator requirements, and restrictions.

Maryland HB1534 sets operational and siting standards for data centers, including sound level limits for schools and residential properties, backup generator emission standards, and restrictions on building data centers on certain agricultural land. It also mandates air quality monitoring and filter installations for schools near data centers. The bill authorizes local health departments and the Department of the Environment to issue emergency stop work orders if sound or air quality limits are exceeded.