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HI SB3108

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits new underground storage tanks within one hundred yards of the shoreline, effective July 1, 2016.
  • Bans operation of and renewal of permits for underground storage tanks within one hundred yards of the shoreline, effective January 1, 2045.
  • Defines "shoreline" as the upper reaches of wave wash at high tide during the season of highest wave action, as indicated by vegetation edge or debris line.
  • Enacts the bill to take effect July 1, 2050.
  • Addresses sea level rise and threats to Hawaii's aquifer and coastal water quality from inundated underground storage tanks.

Legislative Description

Underground Storage Tanks; Shoreline; Prohibition

Last Action

Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection3/10/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health2/19/2016
Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism1/29/2016

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