CA AB1715

Requires the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund manager to provide a review summary report to regional boards and local agencies when determining that closure of a tank case is appropriate, and mandates opportunity for comment before the State Water Resources Control Board issues a closure decision.

Prohibits regional boards or local agencies from issuing or enforcing corrective action directives for a tank case after receiving the manager's review summary report until the board decides on case closure, except when imminent threats to health/safety exist or other site-specific needs warrant additional directives.

Limits reimbursement of corrective action costs after tank case closure to $10,000 per year, including groundwater monitoring costs, unless the board determines costs will exceed this amount or additional corrective action is necessary to meet regulatory requirements.

Allows aggrieved persons to file a petition for writ of mandate in superior court within 30 days of the board's final closure decision, with courts required to uphold decisions based on substantial evidence.

Declares legislative intent that the State Water Resources Control Board expeditiously process underground storage tank cases while ensuring adequate protection of public health and safety.