Hawaii SB639 mandates environmental restoration and public notification following jet fuel releases from underground storage tanks.

Hawaii SB639 establishes requirements for responding to jet fuel releases from underground storage tanks. It mandates emptying the tank if safe, proper closure or repair, and environmental restoration to acceptable conditions. It requires notifying the public directly affected by the release. The bill presumes any detected jet fuel in the environment after a release is due to the release. The act aims to fully restore the environment, including drinking water and groundwater, after any jet fuel release.

Hawaii SB639 mandates environmental restoration and public notification following jet fuel releases from underground storage tanks.

Hawaii SB639 establishes requirements for responding to jet fuel releases from underground storage tanks. It mandates emptying the tank if safe, proper closure or repair, and environmental restoration to acceptable conditions. It requires notifying the public directly affected by the release. The bill presumes any detected jet fuel in the environment after a release is due to the release. The act aims to fully restore the environment, including drinking water and groundwater, after any jet fuel release.