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SC H5172
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Hixon
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum site rehabilitation coverage from $1 million to $2 million per occurrence for petroleum releases from underground storage tanks
- Establishes a new annual tank renewal fee schedule: $200 beginning August 1, 2029, increasing to $250 in 2034, and $300 in 2039
- Transfers regulatory authority from the Department of Health and Environmental Control to the Department of Environmental Services
- Reduces the Superb Financial Responsibility Fund balance threshold from $2 million to $1 million, with excess funds transferred annually to the Superb Fund
- Expands the SUPERB Advisory Committee from 14 to 15 members, adding a second representative from the South Carolina Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association who must be an underground storage tank owner
Legislative Description
State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank Act
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/11/2026
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