Bill > HF3298

This bill establishes a new reimbursement program for underground petroleum storage tank systems with pressurized single-walled steel piping in Minnesota. Specifically, starting January 1, 2026, the state will reimburse tank owners 50 percent of the cost (up to $100,000 per location) for replacing eligible equipment with components compatible with E25 or B20 fuel types. To qualify, owners must obtain at least two bids and select the lowest-cost option, and the board will review the reasonableness of the costs. The program has several important limitations: owners can only receive reimbursement for two eligible locations per calendar year, the total annual expenditure is capped at $4 million, and reimbursable costs include equipment, labor by qualified contractors, associated dirt and concrete work, and related permits and shipping. Eligible equipment includes piping, probes, monitors, pumps, containment, and electrical support equipment, but excludes tanks, dispensers, and site improvements. The reimbursement program is designed to help tank owners upgrade older, potentially less environmentally friendly infrastructure and will expire on June 30, 2036, ensuring tank owners have a defined window to take advantage of the program.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3298&ssn=0&y=2025