Ramsey v. Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Policy Board

Petitioner appeals as of right from a decision of the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Policy Board that denied petitioner’s application for funds under the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Act (mustfa), MCL 299.801 et seq.; MSA 13.29(201) et seq. We affirm.

Petitioner owned land that was leased by Clark Oil and operated as a gas station until January 14, 1989. During an attempt to properly close the underground storage tanks located on the property, it was discovered that the tanks had leaked. A report was made on January 25, 1989. On June 26, 1990,…