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2022 SESSION
HB 899 Aboveground storage tanks; regulation of tanks.
Introduced by: Alfonso H. Lopez | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Aboveground storage tanks; Hazardous Substance Aboveground Storage Tank Fund; civil penalties. Directs the State Water Control Board to regulate aboveground storage tanks that measure more than 250 gallons in capacity and are used to contain hazardous substances other than oil. The bill directs the Board to adopt regulations that establish requirements for registration, and other requirements of tank owners, and that establish a schedule of registration and renewal fees. The bill authorizes the Board to undertake corrective action in the event of a discharge of a hazardous substance. The bill requires tank owners notify certain parties in the event of a release of a regulated substance. The bill also creates the Hazardous Substance Aboveground Storage Tank Fund, with moneys from the Fund to be used solely for the administration of the bill, and provides for civil penalties for violations of requirements of the bill, with such moneys received to be deposited into the existing Virginia Environmental Emergency Response Fund.
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HISTORY
- 01/12/22 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103807D
- 01/12/22 House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/21/22 House: Assigned ACNR sub: Chesapeake
- 01/31/22 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
- 02/15/22 House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources