HI HB1696

Amends Section 342L-62, Hawaii Revised Statutes to require the fuel tank advisory committee to meet biannually (twice per calendar year) with meetings at least six months apart.

The advisory committee studies issues related to leaks from field-constructed underground fuel storage tanks at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, Kuahua Peninsula, Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hickam Pol Annex, and Schofield Barracks Military Reservation.

Committee shall consider health effects on residents, safe drinking water impacts, environmental effects, response strategies, and communication methods between the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, the State, water boards, and the public.

Committee shall review groundwater test results near fuel tank facilities with emphasis on Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, implications of facility shutdowns, and progress toward meeting state-county-federal government agreements.

Takes effect upon approval.