Arkansas Senate rejects mining facility zoning restriction bill
The Arkansas Senate's city, county, and local affairs committee voted 5 to 1 to reject a bill that aimed to ban cryptocurrency mining facilities within a 30-mile radius of military installations. The bill warned that such facilities could pose national security risks, particularly when near military assets like clinics and hospitals. It cited concerns over noise pollution and environmental sustainability, reflecting similar legal moves across the US. Lawmakers previously raised concerns about the compliance of mining operations with environmental regulations and the impact of noise pollution on local communities. This proposed restriction follows incidents involving cryptocurrency facilities infringing on military security, including a mining operation in Wyoming owned by Chinese nationals that raised alarms about potential surveillance threats. In Texas, residents have also taken legal action over noise concerns from local mining operations, indicating growing tensions between crypto mining activities and community well-being.
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