Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senators press OSTP on data center energy, water and fiber needs tied to AI infrastructure
Summary
Lawmakers asked OSTP Director Michael Kratios how the AI Action Plan will address data center permitting, energy capacity, groundwater protections near the Great Lakes, and fiber buildout; Kratios said agencies will pursue permitting reform, consult EPA on water protections, and that Commerce and NTIA are engaged on connectivity.
Senators from states with planned data centers used a Sept. 17 hearing to press OSTP Director Michael Kratios on infrastructure needs and regional environmental impacts tied to AI data centers.
Senator Baldwin raised concerns about "millions of gallons" of daily water use at data centers near the Great Lakes and asked how the administration will amend Clean Water Act regulations while protecting groundwater. Kratios responded that the administration’s "North Star" is clean air and water and that regulatory changes would proceed through notice and comment. "I've gotten to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
