The bill amends Section 35-19-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to clarify that work related to aboveground storage tanks that are registered for eligibility under the Alabama Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Fund will not be classified as an environmental response project for the purposes of environmental covenants. This change is significant as it delineates the scope of what constitutes an environmental response project, specifically excluding certain activities associated with aboveground storage tanks from the definition.

The legal language changes include the insertion of "or Chapter 35 of Title 22 regarding aboveground storage tanks registered for eligibility" into the definition of "ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE PROJECT." This amendment aims to streamline regulatory processes by clarifying that activities concerning these storage tanks do not impose the same restrictions or obligations as other environmental remediation efforts. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-19-2
Enrolled: 35-19-2