Underground Storage Tank Reform and Compliance Act of 2003

This bill aims to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination by strengthening the oversight and maintenance of underground storage tanks, which typically hold petroleum and other hazardous substances. It requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to distribute the majority of federal cleanup funds to states for tank inspections, enforcement of safety regulations, and the remediation of leaks, specifically including those involving fuel additives.

For citizens, the bill provides increased protection for local drinking water supplies by mandating that all underground tanks be inspected at least once every two years and requiring that new or replacement tanks include secondary containment systems to prevent leaks. Additionally, the legislation increases transparency by requiring the public disclosure of confirmed leaks and non-compliant tanks via the internet, while prohibiting fuel deliveries to facilities that fail to meet safety standards.