Bill > HB4940

This bill modifies various sections of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act related to underground storage tanks, with a focus on updating the refined petroleum underground storage tank cleanup program. The bill makes several key changes, including: redefining numerous technical terms; adjusting the deductible amounts for claims (increasing to $2,000 for the first claim, $10,000 for the second, and $20,000 for subsequent claims at a facility); expanding eligibility requirements for claims; creating more detailed restrictions on what costs can be reimbursed; and adding provisions for a legacy release program to help address historic petroleum tank releases. The bill also updates the composition of the authority's board of directors, with one notable change being that the representative from a statewide business association is now replaced with a qualified underground storage tank consultant. Additionally, the bill introduces more stringent penalties for fraudulent claims, including potential felony charges and significant financial penalties for submitting false or misleading information. The overall aim appears to be improving the administration, transparency, and fiscal responsibility of the underground storage tank cleanup program while providing clearer guidelines for tank owners and operators seeking reimbursement for environmental remediation costs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4940