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Committee defers underground‑storage‑tank bill after DOE and health officials differ on need
Summary
The committee deferred SB2046 (underground storage tanks) after the Department of Health argued existing authorities and rules (used at Red Hill) make the bill unnecessary, while OHA, Board of Water Supply and environmental groups urged stronger remediation language and full cleanup standards.
The House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee heard extended testimony on Senate Bill 2046, SD2 HD1, which would require owners and operators of underground storage tanks with confirmed releases to meet specific restoration standards.
Maika'i Emi'lani Boido (Office of Planning Affairs) cited the November 2021 Red Hill fuel leak as evidence of regulatory failure and urged stronger cleanup language and a presumption that cleanup should…
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