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Senate committee adopts interim study to examine crypto‑mining’s health, water and noise impacts
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE · October 24, 2023
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Summary
The committee adopted an interim study proposal to investigate digital asset mining facilities after members raised concerns about 24/7 noise, unreported water use and permitting; Senator King cited a report that a facility used 250,000 gallons per month despite a 2,000‑gallon application.
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee unanimously adopted an interim study proposal to examine public health, environmental and permitting issues tied to digital asset (crypto) mining facilities.
Committee members said the study should examine continuous noise that can affect…
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