(1) Program funding awards used for an asset (e.g., infrastructure), then that asset must have a useful life of at least 13 years.

(2) Loan funding. Eligible costs include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Remedial action, including excavation, treatment, and/or removal and proper disposal of any soil or water contaminated by the petroleum release and proper disposal of petroleum underground storage tanks.

(b) Testing and assessments to determine the nature and extent of a release of petroleum and whether cleanup standards have been met.

(c) Replacement of some surface features, including surface asphalt and concrete, curbs or lanes, and stormwater drainage as required by municipal law.

(d) Replacement costs for a new petroleum underground storage tank and certain equipment related to the operation of the affected tank.

(e) Some infrastructure upgrades, including alternative energy fueling facilities.

(3) Grant funding. Eligible grant costs include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Remedial action, including excavation, treatment, and/or removal and proper disposal of any soil or water contaminated by the petroleum release and proper disposal of petroleum underground storage tanks.

(b) Testing and assessments to determine the extent and severity of a release of petroleum and whether cleanup standards have been met.

(c) Replacement of some surface features, including surface asphalt and concrete, curbs or lanes, and stormwater drainage as required by municipal law.

(4) Ineligible costs for any program funding award. The program will not pay for ineligible costs incurred by the program participant. PLIA has discretion to determine whether costs are ineligible.

(5) Ineligible costs include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Costs covered by other valid insurance or warranties.

(b) Remedial action that exceeds cleanup levels required by the agency or MTCA.

(c) Remedial action to address a release of petroleum from or damage to a petroleum underground storage tank, or its system, or surrounding property caused by the owner or operator, an owner/operator's contractor, or the prime consultant.

(d) Replacement of tanks that were decommissioned or nonoperational at the time of a release.

(e) Any legal costs.

(f) Costs not included in an agency-approved scope of work.

(g) Costs incurred by the participant after the date the participant received a termination letter.

(h) Business related expenses, including:

(i) Costs related to development of the application package.

(ii) Costs for a business to remain operational during remedial activities.

(iii) Costs for lost revenue, including lost business income resulting from closures related to the release or remediation.

(iv) Retroactive costs.