HF3298

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

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
May 04, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Energy Finance and Policy
May 04, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Energy Finance and Policy
May 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
May 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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