Environmental protection: underground storage tanks; underground storage tank corrective action fund; modify. Amends secs. 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524 & 21548 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21502 et seq.) & repeals sec. 21510c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21510c).
Key claim: Michigan HB5115 would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify the underground storage tank corrective action fund and repeal section 21510c.
Abstract
(HB5115 · 103rd Legislature) Environmental protection: underground storage tanks; underground storage tank corrective action fund; modify. Amends secs. 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524 & 21548 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21502 et seq.) & repeals sec. 21510c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21510c). Sponsor: Rep. David Martin ® + 2 co-sponsors Latest vote: Reported With Recommendation For Referral To Committee On Rules With Substitute H-2 — 15-0 (passed, 2025-11-12) Latest action (2026-06-04): Referred To Second Reading
Why this matters
The underground storage tank corrective action fund reimburses owners and operators for cleanup of leaking petroleum tanks, so statutory changes affect who can access the fund, claim procedures, and the state’s liability exposure. HB5115 appears to be a companion or alternate vehicle to HB4940 making similar wholesale amendments to Part 215 of NREPA, signaling active legislative interest in restructuring the program. Tracking both bills is important for gas station operators, cleanup contractors, and EGLE administrators who rely on the fund.