UST FUND UPDATES
Regulatory Guidance, Compliance, Reimbursement, and more
Know Your UST Program: Michigan
The Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority (MUSTA) program has been open since 2014. Any release that has been discovered and reported on or after 12/30/2014 is eligible for the MUSTA program. There is a $10 thousand deductible and a $1 million cap for all eligible releases.
The state’s other UST program, the Legacy Release Program (LRP) was created in 2017. Unlike MUSTA, LRP was specifically created for releases that were discovered, reported, and not closed before 12/30/2014. There is no deductible in the LRP, however, there is a 50% copay on all approved costs, as well as a $50 thousand cap per release.
Michigan's New Legacy Release Program
Michigan’s legislators and governor have approved House Bill 4583, which requires creation of the Legacy Release Program (LRP). Due to a surplus in the Refined Petroleum Fund, owners and operators with legacy releases could now have access to funding.
Now Accepting Claims - MI UST Cleanup Fund
Michigan’s new LUST cleanup reimbursement program is in full swing for all new releases reported after December 30, 2014. Pinnacle’s experience with Michigan’s former reimbursement programs provides us with unique insight into some differences with the new program. Here are just a few things to keep in mind if you are considering seeking reimbursement in Michigan.