House Bill 2704 has revised and enhanced financial assistance programs available to underground storage tank (UST) owners, operators and property owners.

Enhancements include:

• Tank Site Improvement Program (TSIP)

– Increased maximum dollar amounts for each eligible activity
– Up to $15,000 per site for over-excavation of petroleum contamination found during UST removal

• Preapproval Program

– Reimbursement for preparation costs and some non-preapproved activities
– Development of an expedited process to address corrective actions for newly discovered contamination