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Committee advances bill to allow petroleum‑tank fund reimbursements for preventive measures
Summary
The Natural Resources Committee advanced Senate Bill 315 after proponents said the measure would let the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund reimburse preventive work (up to $2,000 per facility every three years) without adding new money to the fund; DEQ and industry witnesses urged passage to avoid costly cleanups.
Senator John S., sponsor of Senate Bill 315, told the Natural Resources Committee the bill expands allowable preventive uses of the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund without increasing its appropriation and changes one statutory meeting requirement from mandatory to discretionary.
Why it matters: Proponents and DEQ said prevention is cheaper and more effective than cleanup, and the bill would allow modest reimbursements to incentivize inspections and small corrective actions.
Brad Longcak…
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