underground storage tanks; reimbursement

SB 1730 creates a reimbursement program for owners and operators of underground storage tanks (USTs) in Arizona, allowing them to seek funding for specific cleanup and maintenance work. It establishes a revolving fund to cover up to $300,000 per site for actions like repairing tank systems ($200,000 max), removing tanks ($25,000 per tank), confirming suspected leaks ($20,000 max), or conducting site assessments ($40,000 max). The bill requires the state department to submit annual reports tracking fund usage, reimbursements, and site closures, and sets deadlines for applicants to submit reimbursement requests. This directly affects UST owners needing financial assistance for compliance or environmental remediation under existing state regulations.