Proposal would set rules for digital asset mining noise

Digital asset miners must use noise reduction methods, such as cooling systems or enclosing noisy equipment. These requirements apply to digital asset miners and businesses using blockchain networks. A business may instead use a passively cooled container without an added enclosure if it locates or relocates with local government approval to an industrial or otherwise approved area, or at least 2,000 feet from the nearest residential or commercial use structure.

A person who owns nearby land may sue to enforce the noise reduction requirements. The person must own land within 2,000 feet of the nearest property line of a digital asset mining business. A court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to a person who wins the case.

Home miners may use a node at their residence under applicable utility rules and rates and local permitting requirements. This applies to an individual mining digital assets at home. The text also says local governments may not prohibit home mining or require prior approval, but another section refers to permitting requirements; the relationship between these provisions is unclear.