Code of Massachusetts Regulations
503 CMR - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PETROLEUM PRODUCT CLEANUP FUND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
Title 503 CMR 3.00 - Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Product
Section 3.07 - Ranking of Applications and Grant Funding Levels
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Classification. The Board shall place each application in one of the following four classifications based on the activities for which the applicant is seeking reimbursement: One: Removal of leaking fuel storage tank(s) systems pursuant to 310 CMR 80.00:
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Systems.
Two: Closure of fuel storage tank(s) systems.
Three: Removal and Replacement of fuel storage tank(s) systems used for public safety vehicles, emergency generators, hospitals, and schools.
Four: Removal and replacement of other fuel storage tank(s) systems.
(2) Priority. Applications within each classification will be ranked according to the following point scoring system, with the highest point score equal to the highest rank.
Category 1 - Construction |
Points |
Lined Tank |
5 |
Bare Steel |
4 |
Concrete |
3 |
Protected |
2 |
Composite |
2 |
Fiberglass |
1 |
Category 2 - Age of Tank Points |
|
Over 31 years |
6 |
26-30 years |
5 |
21-25 years |
4 |
16-20 years |
3 |
11-15 years |
2 |
5-10 years |
1 |
Category 3 - Proximity to Public Water Supply System Points |
|
Zone I or Zone A |
10 |
Zone II or Interim Wellhead Protection Area |
8 |
Zone B |
6 |
Sole Source Aquifer |
4 |
Within 100'of Wetland |
4 |
Within 100'of Stream |
4 |
Within 100'of Brook |
4 |
Within 100' of Area of Critical Environmental Concern |
4 |
Agricultural Land |
4 |
Any other Area |
0 |
*Applicants may choose more than one selection from category |
|
Category 4 - Speed of Petroleum Product Movement Points |
|
Gasoline |
5 |
Aviation fuel |
4 |
Diesel |
3 |
#2 fuel |
3 |
#4 fuel |
2 |
#6 fuel |
2 |
Other mid-range weight fuels |
3 |
(3) Applications. Applications will be reviewed by the Board for accuracy and for registration and permitting. Applications found to be eligible will then receive a reimbursement priority ranking based on point scores. The Board will notify applicants of their ranking and the number of grants that will be awarded based on fund availability; this information will be summarized in a Preliminary Priority List which shall made be available to the public by the Board.
(4) Order of Grant Funding.