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Yes: 178 • No: 47
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
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Big fines for tank violations
If you break the tank rules, you can be fined up to $12,500 for each day. Each day you violate counts on its own. Knowingly false statements can cost up to $12,500 each. The department can order fixes and take you to court.
Fund help for some aboveground tanks
You can apply to register an aboveground farm or home tank. You can also register an aboveground tank that feeds a diesel generator. If you register, you are eligible for reimbursement from the Petroleum Release Compensation Fund for cleanup and third-party claims. Registration is required to get this help.
Which tanks are covered or excluded
The law defines which aboveground tanks are covered. Many tanks are not covered, like farm or home noncommercial tanks, on-site heating-oil tanks, septic tanks, pipelines, surface impoundments, portable tanks, propane tanks, and tanks at terminals, refineries, or midstream sites. Small lubricating-oil tanks under 1,320 gallons are also excluded. Use your tank’s size, use, and location to decide if rules apply. Some excluded tanks stay outside the program unless you register them to seek reimbursement.
New rules and fees for aboveground tanks
The Department of Environmental Quality runs a new program for aboveground storage tanks and sets enforceable rules. Owners must use leak detection, keep records, report releases, and follow construction, closure, and financial-responsibility rules. The department can mark noncompliant tanks ineligible for delivery. Aboveground tanks must pass integrity tests using Steel Tank Institute SP 001 or API 653. The program can charge permit or registration fees, and inspectors may enter sites and copy records. The department can act fast if a release threatens health or the environment.
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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