This bill aims to revise laws related to the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board by establishing new procedures for the reimbursement of preventative measures taken by owners or operators of petroleum facilities. It specifies that reimbursements can be made for various preventive actions, such as the removal of inactive tanks and upgrades to tank gauges, with a cap of $2,000 per facility every 1,000 days. The bill also outlines the documentation required for reimbursement claims and stipulates that claims cannot be submitted less than 1,000 days after the last state-required compliance inspection.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to enhance the board's authority and clarify the reimbursement process for eligible costs associated with petroleum tank releases. Notably, it allows for discretionary meetings among stakeholders when costs exceed $100,000 and introduces new rules for the reimbursement of preventative measures. The amendments also include changes to the petroleum tank release cleanup fund, ensuring it can be used for both corrective actions and preventative measures approved by the board. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_1(1): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_1(2): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_1(3): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_1(4): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_1(5): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_1(6): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_1(7): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_1: 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(1): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(10): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(11): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(12): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(13): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(14): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(2): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(3): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(4): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(5): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(6): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(7): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(8): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X(9): 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318
SB0315_X: 75-11-309, 75-11-313, 75-11-318