SB446

Enhances protections for aquifers by requiring counties to include "no pass zones" in solid waste management plans.

This bill aims to strengthen protections for aquifers in Hawaii, particularly in areas designated as "no pass zones" by counties. It mandates that counties incorporate these zones into their integrated solid waste management plans. The legislation prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of waste or disposal facilities, including municipal solid waste landfill units, in these zones to prevent contamination of vital groundwater resources. The bill also establishes buffer zones of at least half a mile around such facilities to further safeguard public health and the environment.