State agencies and local governments cannot sign agreements that block public access to information about large data center plans or development.
State agencies, counties, and municipalities cannot agree to hide information from the public about planned or existing data centers that use, or can use, at least 100 megawatts of power.
State agencies, counties, and municipalities may not enter agreements that block public disclosure of covered data center development information. The rule covers state agencies, counties, and municipalities, including people or organizations authorized to act for a county or municipality. It applies to development in the state, county, or municipality, respectively. The restriction applies to information about potential or actual large-scale data center development. A large-scale data center uses, or can use, at least 100 megawatts of power. An agreement, contract, or part of one that violates the rule is void and cannot be enforced.
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