HI HR28

Strongly urges the U.S. military to clean up munitions and explosives of concern in Hawaii under the Military Munitions Response Program, which was established by Congress in 2001 under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program.

Calls for remedial action to restore land contaminated by military munitions and explosives whenever possible, rather than simply restricting access through fencing or other land use controls.

Identifies Bellows Air Force Base in Waimanalo as a specific concern, noting it sits on ceded lands and was previously used as an urban warfare training facility that is now contaminated and unsuitable for use if returned to the State.

Defines munitions and explosives of concern to include unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents such as TNT and RDX in concentrations high enough to pose explosive hazards.

Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President, Hawaii's Congressional delegation, the Secretary of Defense, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and the Governor.