Illinois Underground Storage Tank Fund Guide
The Illinois Underground Storage Tank Fund Guide from the Illinois EPA supports scientific investigation and cleanup of petroleum leaks from underground tanks to protect public health and the environment.
Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per occurrence (corrective action/indemnification); annual caps apply; deductibles from $5,000–$100,000 based on site/tank history.
Summary: Financial assistance for Illinois underground storage tank owners/operators to cover eligible costs for cleaning up petroleum leaks.
Key Information: Must obtain eligibility and deductible determination from the Office of the State Fire Marshal before applying.
Description
The Illinois Underground Storage Tank (UST) Fund, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) in coordination with the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), provides financial reimbursement to eligible owners and operators of petroleum USTs for costs associated with the cleanup of confirmed petroleum releases. The Fund is designed to help tank owners meet federal financial assurance requirements and protect public health and the environment by supporting corrective action and remediation activities.
