Commission adopts temporary 12‑month moratorium and public study on data centers after hours‑long debate
After extended debate and testimony from utilities and legal counsel, the Benton County commission approved a temporary moratorium and directed a 120‑day preliminary report and a 300‑day final study on data centers, crypto‑mining and related high‑density computing in unincorporated areas.
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The Benton County Board of Commissioners adopted a temporary moratorium on county actions facilitating data centers, cryptocurrency mining and certain high‑density computer operations in unincorporated county areas after an extended debate that included legal counsel and utility testimony.
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