This bill requires developers who plan to build, expand, or operate AI-focused data centers to give public notice and information before they take a definitive step toward the project. At least 180 days before a binding action (like signing a purchase or lease, starting major construction, or securing key utility agreements), the developer must tell relevant local elected officials and issue a public press release that includes the proposed location and estimates of resources needed and the environmental impact. Developers must also do local outreach (local media, social media, direct mail, and signage) and provide materials in multiple languages, including English and Spanish. The bill limits the use of non-disclosure agreements during the site-selection process and bars NDAs that hide information from government entities or about public resources. If multiple companies are involved, they must coordinate a single joint disclosure and are each responsible for compliance. The bill requires an environmental impact analysis done by an independent third party paid for by the developer. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce these requirements as unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act. The bill defines key terms such as “AI-focused data center,” “definitive step,” and “environmental AI impact.”
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