HB4194

Oklahoma HB4194 mandates data center owners to ensure proper decommissioning and provides financial assurance to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

Oklahoma HB4194, known as the Data Center Decommissioning Act, requires data center owners to properly decommission their facilities upon abandonment or cessation of operations. Owners must provide financial assurance to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which may include a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or cash escrow. The act prohibits the state or any political subdivision from covering decommissioning costs. Decommissioning must be completed within twelve months and includes removing hazardous materials, restoring land, and implementing environmental remediation.