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North DakotaHB 10582025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 23.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the regulation of aboveground storage tanks; to amend and reenact section 23.1-12-02 and subsection 7 of section 23.1-12-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the department of environmental quality and tank registration fees; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: House Energy and Natural Resources
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Tank owners face new safety rules
North Dakota's environmental agency must set rules for covered aboveground tanks, including leak checks, records, release reports, cleanup, and closure. Rules also cover construction, permits, tank notices, delivery bans, and proof of money available for cleanup and injury claims. Many tank types are exempt; certain farm, residential, and diesel-generator tanks become covered through registration and eligibility for cleanup-fund reimbursement. The agency can inspect tanks and records, take emergency action, order compliance, and seek court orders. Violations carry civil penalties up to $12,500 per day for each violation; knowingly false required paperwork carries up to $12,500 per violation.
Some tanks lose cleanup fund coverage
The law excludes listed tank types from the petroleum release compensation fund's definition of covered tanks. Exclusions include tanks at terminals, midstream sites, specified industrial and energy facilities, and related fuel-transfer facilities. Asphalt, septic, pipeline breakout, and vapor recovery tanks are also excluded. Owners and operators of excluded tanks lose access to reimbursement through tank coverage. Fund reimbursement is also limited to the party that actually incurred cleanup time and materials.
Tank owners face fees and deadlines
The environmental agency can set reasonable aboveground tank permit fees based on expected processing, permit, monitoring, and inspection costs. The law does not set fee amounts. Collections go to the agency's operating fund, with spending subject to legislative approval. Agency rules now set tank registration payment deadlines, replacing July 1. Payments not received within 60 days after that deadline trigger a $25-per-tank monthly late fee.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
House Energy and Natural Resources
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/7/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 66 nays 24
Yes: 66 • No: 24
Senate vote • 3/25/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
House vote • 2/11/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 67 nays 22
Yes: 67 • No: 22
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/15
4/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/14/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/14/2025HouseSigned by President
4/9/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 66 nays 24
4/7/2025HouseConcurred
4/7/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
3/26/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
3/25/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/24/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 2
3/21/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
3/6/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/12/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 67 nays 22
2/11/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/10/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1
2/7/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/23/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/7/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Beard
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