HF3298 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Reimbursement program established 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
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Energy Finance and Policy | |
| May 06, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee