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Committee advances bill to raise reimbursement caps and reauthorize oil discharge cleanup fund
Summary
The committee unanimously advanced HB658 to adjust reimbursement caps and fee structures for the Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund, aimed at preserving fund solvency and reflecting rising cleanup costs.
The House Environment & Agriculture Committee voted unanimously to advance HB658, a bill reauthorizing the Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund and adjusting reimbursement caps and fee allocations. Representative Bixby summarized the bill as an update that increases reimbursement rates (to reflect higher material and steel costs) and rebalances fees to ensure the fund covers likely future cleanup liabilities while still providing assistance for homeowners who must replace aging oil tanks.
Representative Bixby moved OTP; Representative Gruber seconded. The roll call was unanimous…
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