Business and Commerce - As introduced, creates the "Tennessee Data Center Impact Review Act." - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

Summary

The Tennessee Data Center Impact Review Act mandates that any privately owned data center with a power capacity over 20 megawatts obtain a permit from the state water and wastewater operator board before operating. Applicants must submit detailed information about water sources, usage, and potential impacts, and the board can deny or condition permits to protect residential water supplies. The law is intended to safeguard the state's water resources as data centers expand.

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