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HI SB639
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
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Requires owners or operators of underground storage tanks with confirmed releases to clean up jet fuel, jet fuel additives, and related compounds to levels below detection limits of the best available technology, with the goal of complete remediation
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of jet fuel or related compounds in groundwater near an underground storage tank after a confirmed release is the result of that release
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 342L-35 regarding response requirements for suspected or confirmed releases from underground storage tanks
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Responds to concerns about groundwater contamination from jet fuel storage, specifically referencing the Red Hill Water Alliance Initiative and contamination of local drinking water sources
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Takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)
Legislative Description
Relating To Underground Storage Tanks.
Department of Health
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025