2026 Regular Session

SB 641

Relating generally to aboveground storage tanks

Law

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Session

2026 Regular Session

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Senate

Session

2026 Regular Session

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Bill overview

This bill modifies West Virginia’s regulations regarding aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). It clarifies the definition of an AST, specifically excluding smaller tanks containing brine water or certain roadway snow and ice pretreatment fluids, provided they are not located in ‘zones of critical concern.’ The bill also establishes exemptions for tanks used for hydrocarbon production, transportation, or storage, and for roadway snow and ice pretreatment, when located in these zones, requiring self-inspection and reporting instead of third-party certification. Furthermore, it restricts the secretary’s ability to mandate physical alterations of tanks during leak detection programs unless a confirmed release is present.

Key provisions

Excludes smaller tanks (210 barrels or less) containing brine or specific fluids from the definition of an AST, unless located in a ‘zone of critical concern.’
Provides an exemption for tanks with a capacity of 10,000 gallons or less used for roadway snow and ice pretreatment, not located in a ‘zone of critical concern.’
Allows for self-inspection and self-certification of tanks used for hydrocarbon production, transportation, or storage, and for roadway snow and ice pretreatment, located in ‘zones of critical concern.’
Prohibits the secretary from requiring physical alterations of tanks during leak detection programs in the absence of a confirmed release.
Requires tanks used for hydrocarbon production, transportation, and storage activities, and tanks used for roadway snow and ice pretreatment, located in ‘zones of critical concern,’ to have secondary containment inspections performed and documented monthly.

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Legislative history

2026-01-28Senate

Filed for introduction

2026-01-28Senate

To Energy, Industry, and Mining

2026-01-28Senate

Introduced in Senate

2026-01-28Senate

To Energy, Industry, and Mining

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3/12/2026HouseVoice vote
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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3/11/2026HouseVoice vote
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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3/4/2026SenateVoice vote
Rose amendments adopted (Voice vote)
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Passage without roll call

3/12/2026HouseVoice vote
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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3/11/2026HouseVoice vote
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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SB 641

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