SUPERB Law
This bill amends several sections of South Carolina's law regarding the rehabilitation of contaminated sites, including increasing available funds and changing fee schedules. It also alters the makeup of the advisory committee overseeing these efforts.
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S 893 — SUPERB Law
Last action — Effective date 05/18/26
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
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2 sponsors
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In plain language
The bill updates the South Carolina Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank Act.
This bill amends several sections of South Carolina's law regarding the rehabilitation of contaminated sites, including increasing available funds and changing fee schedules. It also alters the makeup of the advisory committee overseeing these efforts.
What this means for you
- Environment: This law means increased funds could help in rehabilitating contaminated environmental sites more effectively.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-2-20, 44-2-40, 44-2-60, 44-2-130, AND 44-2-150, ALL RELATING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, TO INCREASE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR REHABILITATION OF CONTAMINATED SITES, TO REVISE AN ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE SCHEDULE, TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPERB ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
51 added · 109 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill S 893 primarily clarify the definition of "pipeline facilities" to align with federal standards in 49 U.S.C., ensuring that local regulations are consistent with national guidelines. Additionally, the revisions detail how revenue from increased tank fees will be allocated, ensuring that funds are solely used for clean-up efforts and not for administrative costs. This change is important because it aims to enhance environmental protection while also making sure that the funds collected are effectively used for their intended purpose, promoting accountability and better management of environmental risks associated with petroleum facilities.
2025-2026 Bill 893 Text of Previous Version (Mar.(Feb.
19,04, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 893Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Marchbill 19, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT OF 1988, SO AS TO DEFINE A PIPELINE FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 49 U.S.C.
893 Introduced by Senator Verdin S.
Printed 3/19/26--S.
Read the first time February 4, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Medical Affairs To whom was referred a Bill (S.
893) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 44-2-20, relating to definitions pertaining to the State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-2-20(24)(d)(ii) and inserting:
(ii) an intrastate pipeline facility regulated under state laws provided in 49 U.S.C.
chapter 601 and which is determined by the United States Secretary of Transportation to be connected to pipeline, or to be operated or intended to be capable of operating at a pipeline pressure or as an integral part of a pipeline;
Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 44-2-60(A) and inserting:
(A) The owner or operator of an underground storage tank which stores or is intended to store a regulated substance shall register the tank with the department.
The owner or operator of the tank shall display a registration certificate listing all registered tanks at a facility and in plain view in the office or the kiosk of the facility where the tanks are registered.
Upon application for a registration certificate, the owner or operator shall pay to the department an initial registration fee of one hundred dollars a for each tank; however, the department may prorate the initial registration fees on a daily basis for underground storage tanks installed on or after July 1, 1997.
The owner or operator shall pay to the department an annual renewal fee of one hundred dollars a tank a each year.
Beginning JanuaryAugust July 1, 20122029, the annual renewal fee for each tank will be as follows:
(1) 20122029:- two hundred dollars;
(2) 20132034:-three two hundred fifty dollars;
and (3) 20142039:
-four three hundred dollars.; and (4) 2015-five hundred dollars.
The additional revenue generated from the tank fee increases listed above must be deposited into the Superb Account.
No portion of the increases may be used by the department for administration of the program or for orphan sites as defined in Section 44-2-20(11).
When the Superb Account is credited with an additional thirty-six million dollars from the increase in tank fees, general appropriations, settlements, or other sources of funds including federal funds designated for cleanup, or declared insolvent, the tank registration fee shall revert to one hundred dollars annually for each tank beginning January first of the next year.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
DANIEL VERDIN for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT OF 1988, SO AS TO DEFINE A PIPELINE FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 49 U.S.C.
SECTION 2. Section 44-2-40 of the S.C.
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Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Act No. 180
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 160
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-1
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 168 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 105 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 109 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 2% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (45)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 893 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-2-20, 44-2-40, 44-2-60, 44-2-130, AND 44-2-150, ALL RELATING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, TO INCREASE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR REHABILITATION OF CONTAMINATED SITES, TO REVISE AN ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE SCHEDULE, TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPERB ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 893?
- S 893 is sponsored by Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III and Senator Jeff Zell.
- What is the current status of S 893?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
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