Hawaii HB1228 prohibits construction of waste facilities near significant aquifers and allows exemptions if certain criteria are met.
Hawaii HB1228 amends state statutes to prohibit the construction, modification, or expansion of waste or disposal facilities for solid or hazardous waste on land near or above a significant aquifer. It allows counties to apply for exemptions to these siting standards if they meet specific criteria, including meeting or exceeding all applicable state and federal environmental regulations, adopting stringent siting rules, and demonstrating a proven track record of protecting groundwater resources.
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