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PUBLIC LAW 99-000—MMMM. DD, 1986

100 STAT. 1696

PUBLIC LAW 99-499—OCT. 17, 1986

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limitations during which a civil action referred to in subsection (a)(1) may be brought. "(3) COMMENCEMENT DATE.—The term 'commencement date' means the date specified in a statute of limitations as the beginning of the applicable limitations period. "(4) FEDERALLY REQUIRED COMMENCEMENT DATE.—

"(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph s (B), the term 'federally required commencement date' means the date the plaintiff knew (or reasonably should >> •• have known) that the personal injury or property damages referred to in subsection (a)(1) were caused or contributed to -,.,. by the hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant concerned. "(B) SPECIAL RULES.—In the case of a minor or incompetent plaintiff, the term 'federally required commencement date' means the later of the date referred to in subparagraph (A) or the following: "(i) In the case of a minor, the date on which the minor reaches the age of majority, as determined by r: H.: ^ i • •, ' State law, or has a legal representative appointed. •' "(ii) In the case of an incompetent individual, the date on which such individual becomes competent or has had a legal representative appointed.". 42 USC 9658 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by subsection (a) of "otethis section shall take effect with respect to actions brought after December 11, 1980. 42 USC 9631. SEC. 204. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO FUNDING PROVISIONS. ' • Post, p. 1774. (a) HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES SUPERFUND.—Section 221(a) of CERCLA is amended by striking out "Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund" and inserting in lieu thereof "Hazardous Substances Superfund". Post, p. 1774. (b) CROSS REFERENCE TO FUNDING PROVISIONS.—Section 221(c) of CERCLA is amended to read as follows: "(c) EXPENDITURES FROM TRUST FUND.—Amounts in the Hazard-

26 USC 9501. Ante, p. 1642.

ous Substances Superfund established under subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 shall be available for expenditure only as provided in section 111 of this Act.". SEC. 205. CLEANUP OF PETROLEUM FROM LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

42 USC 6991.

42 USC 6991a.

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(a) DEFINITION OF PETROLEUM.—Section 9001(2)(B) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act is amended by striking out all that follows "petroleum" and inserting in lieu thereof a period. Section 9001 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(8) The term 'petroleum means petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof which is liquid at standard conditions of temperature and pressure (60 degrees Fahrenheit and 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute).". 0^) STATE INVENTORIES.—Section 9002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act is amended by adding the following new subsection at the end thereof: "(c) STATE INVENTORIES.—Each State shall make 2 separate inventories of all underground storage tanks in such State containing regulated substances. One inventory shall be made with respect to petroleum and one with respect to other regulated substances. In making such inventories, the State shall utilize and aggregate the