The Montana Brownfields Revitalization Act, introduced as House Bill 808, aims to facilitate the redevelopment of contaminated properties, known as brownfields, by establishing the Montana Brownfields Fund. This fund will support the investigation, cleanup, demolition, and abatement activities of contaminated sites, with funding sourced from legislative appropriations and donations. The Act emphasizes the importance of addressing hazardous substance and petroleum contamination to promote public health, environmental safety, and economic development. It also includes provisions for rulemaking authority and the transfer of general funds to support these initiatives, while repealing the outdated Montana Petroleum Brownfields Revitalization Act to streamline the regulatory process.

Key amendments in the bill introduce a corrective action plan process for petroleum storage tank releases, requiring collaboration among owners/operators, the Department of Environmental Quality, and local or tribal governments. The bill specifies documentation requirements for expenses related to corrective actions and establishes a mechanism for the board to review reimbursement claims. Notably, if an owner/operator fails to comply with regulations, their reimbursement claims will be suspended until compliance is achieved. Overall, the Montana Brownfields Revitalization Act seeks to strengthen communities by promoting the reuse of blighted properties and ensuring financial support for those engaged in brownfield redevelopment.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(1): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(2): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(3): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(4): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(5): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(6): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1: 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(1): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(10): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(11): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(12): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(13): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(2): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(3): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(4): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(5): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(6): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(7): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(8): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(9): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2: 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(1): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(10): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(11): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(12): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(13): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(14): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(15): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(16): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(17): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(18): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(19): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(2): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(20): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(21): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(22): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(23): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(24): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(25): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(26): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(3): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(4): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(5): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(6): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(7): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(8): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(9): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3: 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(1): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(10): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(11): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(12): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(13): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(14): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(15): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(2): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(3): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(4): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(5): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(6): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(7): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(8): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(9): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X: 17-7-502, 75-11-309