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SD 430

An Act relative to the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Peter Durant

Summary of SD 430: Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board Purpose and IntentThis proposed bill aims to establish an administrative review board

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Bill Summary · SD 430

Summary of SD 430: Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board

Purpose and Intent

This proposed bill aims to establish an administrative review board to oversee the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund, which provides financial assistance for the remediation of petroleum spills from underground storage tanks. The bill seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the administration of the cleanup fund.

Key Provisions

  • Creates a 7-member Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board, appointed by the governor
  • Grants the board authority to:
    • Review and approve all expenditures from the cleanup fund
    • Establish policies and procedures for the fund's operation
    • Hear appeals from tank owners/operators denied reimbursement
    • Conduct audits and investigations into the fund's management
  • Requires the board to submit annual reports on the fund's activities and financial status
  • Mandates that all meetings of the board be open to the public, with meeting minutes and records available online

Impact

The bill would affect:
- The state agency or department currently administering the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund
- Owners and operators of underground storage tanks who rely on the fund for spill remediation costs
- The general public, by increasing transparency and oversight of how the cleanup fund is managed

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced in the state legislature on November 29, 2025
  • No timeline is specified for when the review board would be established or begin operations

Overall, this bill seeks to create a new administrative oversight mechanism for the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund, aiming to improve accountability and public trust in how the fund is managed and funds are disbursed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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