Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority information and website launched!

As you are likely aware, on December 30, 2014 Governor Snyder signed into law PA 416 which created the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund) and the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority (Authority).

The Authority is currently in discussions with the EPA as to the format and required content for the submission of the materials required so that the EPA Regional Administrator can make the determination as to the acceptability of the Fund as a financial assurance mechanism for underground storage tank owners and operators.

It is the intent of the Authority to have the required materials submitted to the Regional Administrator by October 1, 2015. Pending the determination by the Regional Administrator, the owner or operator of a covered class of USTs will be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of The Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR Section 280.93 for the amounts and types of costs covered by the Fund.

To keep you informed as to the status of implementation of the Fund, information has been posted on the MUSTA webpage.  The webpage also provides information on the MUSTA Board of Directors.

 

For program questions, please contact Robert Reisner, Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority, at 517-284-5141, or at reisnerr@michigan.gov.

 

For website and listserver questions, please contact Susan Norton, Remediation and Redevelopment Division, at 517-897-2954, or nortons1@michigan.gov.