STRONGLY_SUPPORTED
While hyperscaler and municipal filings provide robust documentation for major projects in Kansas City, St. Louis, Liberty, and Montgomery County, significant local regulatory friction and coverage gaps exist across suburban and rural jurisdictions. For instance, proposals in St. Charles County (such as a contested 440-acre project) faced severe local opposition and zoning pushback, leading to project suspension or cancellation. Furthermore, statewide regulatory frameworks and standardized environmental reporting for data centers remain fragmented, with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources noting that facilities are not formally required to notify state agencies prior to formal permit applications. Local zoning revisions in Kansas City and St. Louis County continue to evolve in response to community concerns over water consumption, high grid power demands (120 MW to 450 MW scale), and noise.