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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 bill establishes a reimbursement program for the replacement of underground petroleum storage tank systems that have pressurized single-walled steel piping. This initiative aims to encourage the modernization of petroleum storage infrastructure within Minnesota to enhance environmental safety and compliance.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Use: The bill specifies that funds from a designated state fund can be used to reimburse costs related to the replacement of certain petroleum storage equipment.
  • Eligibility: Eligible equipment includes the components between the storage tank and dispenser, but excludes the tanks themselves, and other structural elements like dispensers and signage. The eligible location must have been installed before the bill's effective date and be located in Minnesota.
  • Reimbursement Details: Covers 50% of the replacement cost of eligible equipment, which must be compatible with E25 or B20 equipment. The reimbursement is contingent on the selection of the lowest-cost bid from at least two options.
  • Cost Limitations: The reimbursement is capped at $100,000 per location and a total of up to $4 million annually. Owners are limited to reimbursement for two locations per year.
  • Expiration: The reimbursement program is set to expire on June 30, 2036.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • A new subdivision is added to Minnesota Statutes section 115C.09, specifying the conditions and limitations under which reimbursements are made for replacing certain underground petroleum storage system equipment.
  • Expands the use of funds within the existing petroleum tank release cleanup program to include specific reimbursements for eligible equipment upgrades.

Relevant Terms

  • Underground petroleum storage tank systems
  • Pressurized single-walled steel piping
  • E25 or B20 equipment
  • Reimbursement program
  • Environmental safety and compliance
  • Contamination cleanup

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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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes a provision for reimbursement of pressurized single-walled steel piping replacement."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the expenditure guidelines for the petroleum tank release cleanup fund under section 115C.08, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies eligible expenditures from the fund."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115C.08",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
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      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill maintains provisions for agency actions on petroleum tank release cleanups under section 115C.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Allows costs related to corrective action investigations as eligible expenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115C.03",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
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      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill includes provisions relating to the recovery of expenses from corrective actions taken under section 115C.04.",
      "modified": [
        "Expands conditions under which recovery costs are reimbursable."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115C.04",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends reimbursement to the environmental response account under section 115B.26, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates reimbursement criteria and eligible fund transfers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115B.26",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Incorporates definitions applicable to new cleanup guidelines."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Defines petroleum products relevant to contamination cleanup under section 296A.01.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the definition of petroleum-related substances."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "296A.01",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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