https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/Recent content in Chapter 115C — Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act on MinnesotaLawyer.comHugoen-ushttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.01/This chapter is officially called the ‘Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act.’ It sets the rules for cleaning up petroleum spills and leaks from storage tanks in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.02/This section defines key terms used in the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act. It explains what ‘petroleum,’ ’tank,’ ‘release,’ and other important words mean throughout the chapter.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.021/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.021/A person who owns or operates a petroleum tank is generally responsible for cleaning up any release or leak from that tank. There are exceptions for people who did not know about a tank on their property and did not contribute to the release.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.03/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.03/The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act works alongside other environmental laws, not instead of them. This chapter does not limit the state’s power to take action under other pollution control laws.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.04/Anyone responsible for a petroleum release must take corrective action to clean it up. The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency oversees the cleanup and can order additional actions if needed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.045/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.045/This section addresses requirements for corrective action plans when petroleum is released from a tank. It establishes the process for investigating and cleaning up contamination from tank leaks.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.05/The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Fund is a state fund that helps pay for cleaning up petroleum leaks when the responsible person cannot afford it or cannot be found. The fund is supported by a fee on petroleum distributors.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.06/This section establishes the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board, which reviews applications for reimbursement from the cleanup fund. The board decides how much money applicants receive for their cleanup costs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.065/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.065/This section establishes eligibility requirements and application procedures for reimbursement from the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Fund. It sets out what costs can be reimbursed and how much the responsible person must pay first.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.07/The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Fund charges a fee on petroleum distributors to keep the fund going. The fee is based on the amount of petroleum distributed in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.08/The Pollution Control Agency can take emergency action to clean up petroleum releases that pose an immediate threat to health or the environment. The costs of emergency cleanup are recoverable from the responsible person.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.082/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.082/This section addresses petroleum tank insurance and financial responsibility requirements. Tank owners and operators must show they can pay for cleanup if a release occurs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.09/The commissioner may issue orders requiring responsible persons to take corrective action for petroleum releases. Failure to comply with these orders can result in penalties.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.091/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.091/This section establishes the Petroleum Brownfields Program, which helps clean up contaminated sites so they can be reused for new development. It provides funding and liability protections for redevelopment.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.092/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.092/This section provides additional details about the Petroleum Brownfields Program, including eligibility criteria and application procedures for sites seeking assistance.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.093/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.093/This section addresses the prioritization and selection of sites for the Petroleum Brownfields Program. Sites that pose greater environmental or health risks or have stronger redevelopment potential may receive priority.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.094/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.094/This section covers financial assistance and liability protections available through the Petroleum Brownfields Program. Qualifying developers may receive grants or loans and protection from certain cleanup liabilities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.10/The attorney general may bring legal action to enforce this chapter. The state can sue to recover cleanup costs, impose penalties, and force responsible persons to take corrective action.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.11/The Pollution Control Agency must keep records of petroleum tank releases and corrective actions. This information is available to the public and helps track contaminated sites across the state.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.111/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.111/This section addresses the Petroleum Tank Release Individual Sewage Treatment System loan program. It provides loans to help property owners whose septic systems were damaged by petroleum contamination.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.112/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.112/This section provides additional details about eligibility and terms for the septic system loan program related to petroleum contamination.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.113/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.113/This section covers the administration and funding of the septic system loan program, including how applications are processed and loans are distributed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.12/This section provides immunity from certain lawsuits for people who properly report petroleum releases and take corrective action in good faith. It encourages prompt reporting and cleanup.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-115c/115c.13/This section addresses the relationship between the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act and other state and federal environmental laws. It ensures cleanup standards are consistent with broader environmental requirements.