The bill amends Section 75-11-505 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the registration fees for underground petroleum or hazardous substance storage tanks. It allows the Department of Environmental Quality to develop a schedule of annual fees in collaboration with stakeholders, with the new fees set at a maximum of $300 for tanks over 1,100 gallons and $100 for tanks 1,100 gallons or less. The previous maximum fees were $108 and $36, respectively. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for prorating fees to accommodate periods that do not equal 12 months, facilitating staggered renewal dates.

The bill also maintains existing regulations regarding the prevention and correction of leakage from underground storage tanks, including rules for reporting, financial responsibility, release detection, and corrective actions. It emphasizes the delegation of authority to local agents for inspections and implementation, ensuring that this delegation complements existing authority related to underground storage tanks. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-11-505
SB0046_1(1): 75-11-505
SB0046_1(2): 75-11-505
SB0046_1(3): 75-11-505
SB0046_1(4): 75-11-505
SB0046_1(5): 75-11-505
SB0046_1(6): 75-11-505
SB0046_1(7): 75-11-505
SB0046_1: 75-11-505
SB0046_X(1): 75-11-505
SB0046_X(2): 75-11-505
SB0046_X(3): 75-11-505
SB0046_X(4): 75-11-505
SB0046_X(5): 75-11-505
SB0046_X(6): 75-11-505
SB0046_X(7): 75-11-505
SB0046_X(8): 75-11-505
SB0046_X(9): 75-11-505
SB0046_X: 75-11-505