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ND SB2075
Bill
Status
3/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Energy and Natural Resources
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "tank" to include containers used to store petroleum, ethanol, or biodiesel, whether aboveground or underground.
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Adds two new categories of tanks eligible for reimbursement: aboveground diesel fuel generator tanks and tanks storing ethanol or biodiesel for wholesale purposes with capacity over 20,000 gallons.
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Modifies corrective action reimbursement eligibility criteria to require "substantial compliance" rather than full compliance with applicable federal, state, and fire marshal rules at time of release discovery.
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Establishes that the Department of Environmental Quality determines substantial compliance by considering the chapter's purposes, how rule violations affected the tank, and the extent of remedial action required.
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Passed with unanimous Senate approval (47-0) and nearly unanimous House approval (87-0).
Legislative Description
The definition of tank and corrective action reimbursement for petroleum releases.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/15
3/24/2023