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HI SR43
Resolution
Status
3/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Laura Thielen
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Health to update Hawaii Administrative Rules for underground storage tanks to align with EPA regulations codified in 40 CFR Part 280, effective October 13, 2015.
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Requires field-constructed underground storage tanks with capacity greater than 50,000 gallons installed before July 15, 2015 to comply with EPA upgrade standards, with phased upgrades permitted until September 28, 2037.
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Mandates that existing tanks be subject to release detection requirements under 40 CFR Part 280 prior to undergoing secondary containment upgrades.
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Prohibits construction or installation of new field-constructed underground storage tanks on or after July 1, 2017 unless they include secondary containment or superior standards and comply with Hawaii Administrative Rules chapter 11-281.
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Directs that certified copies be transmitted to the Governor and Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Update Hawaii Administrative Rules Regulating Underground Storage Tanks Consistent With The Environmental Protection Agency Regulations, Effective As Of October 13, 2015.
Department of Health
Last Action
Referred to CPH/AEN.
3/16/2017