This bill revises 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. Specifically, it allows for reimbursement for various preventative 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 procedures for reimbursement of eligible costs related to petroleum tank releases. Notably, it modifies the language regarding meetings of the board in response to releases, allowing for discretionary meetings based on the estimated costs of the release. The amendments also expand the purposes for which the petroleum tank release cleanup fund can be used, now including reimbursement for preventative measures approved by the board. The act 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