Tennessee HB2392 establishes the Tennessee Data Center Impact Review Act, requiring permits for data centers and regulating their water use.
Tennessee HB2392 introduces the Tennessee Data Center Impact Review Act, which mandates that data centers in the state obtain permits from the water and wastewater operator board of certification. The act requires applicants to submit detailed information about the data center's operations, including water usage, potential impacts on local water supplies, and compliance with water quality standards. The board must evaluate applications based on factors such as wastewater management, thermal impacts, and the data center's effect on residential and public water access.
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