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HI HB2156
Bill
Status
1/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Emergency appropriation to the Department of Health for costs related to petroleum contamination discovered in the Navy's Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam public water system (PWS 360) and Army Aliamanu Military Reservation public water system (PWS 337) on Oahu, initially reported November 28, 2021
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Funds designated for staff additions, laboratory testing, subject matter experts, data management, laboratory instrument maintenance, crisis communications, and overtime costs for emergency response activities
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Appropriation covers coordination, planning, operations, logistics, water sampling and analysis, public messaging, media relations, and coordination with federal and state agencies including the Navy, EPA, CDC, and Hawaii state departments
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Department of Health authorized to pursue cost recovery from the United States Navy for all expenses incurred
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Act takes effect upon approval and applies to fiscal year 2021-2022 (specific dollar amount left blank in the bill)
Legislative Description
Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health For Costs Resulting From The Release Of Petroleum From The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
Department of Health
Last Action
Referred to HHH/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
1/28/2022