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Commissioners press Coastal Plains to mitigate generator noise used for cryptocurrency operations
Summary
Emery County commissioners reported sustained noise complaints from a Coastal Plains compressor/generator site used for cryptocurrency mining; the company plans temporary soundproofing and commissioners warned of enforcement or litigation if mitigation fails.
Commissioners told the Emery County Planning Commission they have received recurring noise complaints about a Coastal Plains compressor station that has been repurposed to run multiple generators and computer containers for cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) operations. Staff said the noise — generator rumble plus large fan exhaust from computer containers — is audible across town at times and is affecting residents’ quality of life.
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