SF3477

SF3477 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

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

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to establish a reimbursement program for replacing certain types of outdated underground petroleum storage systems in Minnesota. It focuses on systems equipped with pressurized single-walled steel piping.

Main Provisions

Reimbursement Program Establishment: The bill sets up a reimbursement program for replacing outdated underground petroleum storage equipment, specifically pressurized single-walled steel piping.
Cost Coverage: Owners of eligible locations can receive a reimbursement covering 50% of the replacement costs for eligible equipment, which must be compatible with E25 (a gasoline blend containing 25% ethanol) or B20 (a diesel blend containing 20% biodiesel).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligible Equipment: Includes all components between the underground tank and the dispenser, like piping and monitoring devices, but not the tanks or dispensers themselves.
- Eligible Locations: Must be in Minnesota, equipped with pressurized single-walled steel piping, and installed before the subdivision's effective date.
- Qualified Personnel: Replacement work must be conducted by registered contractors specializing in installations or repairs of such systems.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Amendments and Additions: The bill amends existing statutes to include new provisions for funding allocations and reimbursement specifics.
Funding Limits:
- Reimbursement cannot exceed $100,000 per location.
- Total annual reimbursement cannot exceed $4,000,000.
Multiple Locations: Owners cannot be reimbursed for more than two locations per calendar year.
Expiration: The reimbursement program will expire on June 30, 2036.

Relevant Terms

Reimbursement program
Underground petroleum storage
Pressurized single-walled steel piping
E25 and B20 compatibility
Eligible equipment
Qualified person/contractor

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
April 30, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 30, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 30, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Citations

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