Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§6991j Use of Funds for Release Prevention and Compliance
Title 42 › CHAPTER 82 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL › SUBCHAPTER IX — REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS › § 6991j
Summary
Money from the Trust Fund under section 6991m(2)(D) can pay for inspections, orders, or enforcement actions for underground storage tanks covered by this subchapter. States may use the money if they have a grant or cooperative agreement with the Administrator to carry out State tank rules, and the Administrator may use it for tanks the Administrator oversees, including tanks in State programs approved under section 6991c.
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Title 42, §6991j
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Funds made available under section 6991m(2)(D) of this title from the Trust Fund may be used to conduct inspections, issue orders, or bring actions under this subchapter—
(1)by a State, in accordance with a grant or cooperative agreement with the Administrator, of State regulations pertaining to underground storage tanks regulated under this subchapter; and
(2)by the Administrator, for tanks regulated under this subchapter (including under a State program approved under section 6991c of this title).
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42 U.S.C. § 6991j
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110