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HF3298 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Reimbursement program for underground petroleum storage tank systems with pressurized single-walled steel piping.

Related bill: SF3477

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to establish a reimbursement program for replacing underground petroleum storage tank systems that have pressurized single-walled steel piping in Minnesota. The bill aims to incentivize system upgrades that are compatible with newer fuel standards and enhance safety and environmental compliance.

Main Provisions

  • Reimbursement Program: The bill introduces a program to reimburse owners for 50% of the costs associated with replacing eligible equipment at underground petroleum storage tank systems. The new equipment must be compatible with E25 or B20 fuels.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The reimbursement applies to underground storage systems installed before the bill's effective date, specifically those with pressurized single-walled steel piping.
  • Cost and Funding Limits:
    • Reimbursement is capped at $100,000 per eligible location.
    • Annual reimbursement expenditure is limited to $4,000,000.
    • An owner can receive reimbursement for only up to two locations per calendar year.

Significant Changes

  • Inclusion of Eligible Equipment: Defined as components between the storage tank and the fuel dispenser, excluding items like the tanks themselves and certain site improvements.
  • Contractor Qualifications: Replacements must be carried out by contractors registered under Minnesota regulations.
  • Funding Specifications: The bill specifies detailed conditions for reimbursement, such as requiring multiple cost bids and determining cost reasonableness by a board.
  • Fund Allocation Amendment: The bill amends existing statutes to include reimbursement of these costs as a permissible use of the petroleum tank release cleanup fund.
  • Expiration: The reimbursement program is set to expire on June 30, 2036.

Relevant Terms

  • Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks
  • Pressurized Single-Walled Steel Piping
  • E25 and B20 Fuel Compatibility
  • Reimbursement Program
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Fund

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnergy Finance and Policy
May 06, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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