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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
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, allowing owners and operators to access it for the removal of underground storage tanks installed over 30 years prior to removal, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include that the owner or operator is not the U.S. government, the tank did not contain fuel exempt from the Motor Fuel Tax Law, the costs are specifically for removing an old tank, the tank was properly registered and fees paid under the Gasoline Storage Act, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the State Fire Marshal were notified of the removal intent, and the costs haven't already been covered by insurance or other agreements. The bill also clarifies that for such removals, a $5,000 deductible will apply to approved removal plans.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations (on 02/17/2026)
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