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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Underground Storage Tank Fund shall be accessible by owners and operators who intend to remove underground storage tanks installed over 30 years before removal if the eligibility requirements of specified provisions are satisfied and (1) neither the owner nor the operator is the United States Government; (2) the tank does not contain fuel which is exempt from the Motor Fuel Tax Law; (3) the costs were incurred as a result of removing an underground storage tank installed over 30 years prior to removal; (4) the owner or operator registered the tank and paid all fees in accordance with the statutory and regulatory requirements of the Gasoline Storage Act; (5) the owner or operator notified the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the State Fire Marshal of the owner's or operator's intent to remove the underground storage tank; and (6) the costs have not already been paid to the owner or operator under a private insurance policy, other written agreement, or court order.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for the Underground Storage Tank Fund, which helps cover costs related to underground storage tanks. Specifically, it allows owners and operators to access the fund for the removal of underground storage tanks that are over 30 years old, provided they meet several requirements. These include not being the U.S. government, the tank not containing fuel exempt from the Motor Fuel Tax Law (a tax on fuel sold in Illinois), the costs being directly related to removing the old tank, the tank being properly registered and fees paid under the Gasoline Storage Act, and notifying both the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the State Fire Marshal of the intent to remove the tank. Additionally, the costs must not have already been covered by private insurance, another agreement, or a court order. The bill also clarifies that for these older tank removals, a $5,000 deductible will apply to approved costs, meaning the owner or operator will be responsible for the first $5,000 of expenses.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)
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