State Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions, Codification, and Incorporation by Reference: Hawaii; Final Approval
Summary
The EPA is approving Hawaii's updated rules for managing underground storage tanks, such as those that store gasoline at gas stations or heating oil at buildings. This approval means Hawaii can now oversee these tanks itself rather than having the federal government do it, which helps ensure leaked fuel doesn't contaminate soil and groundwater in the state.
Key Points
- 1Hawaii has created new state regulations for underground storage tanks and the EPA is officially approving them
- 2This approval allows Hawaii to manage and inspect underground storage tanks on its own instead of relying on federal oversight
- 3The updated rules help prevent environmental damage by requiring proper tank maintenance, leak detection, and cleanup if spills occur
- 4Gas stations, heating oil suppliers, and other businesses that operate underground storage tanks will need to follow Hawaii's new standards
- 5The public can submit comments about this rule until October 21, 2025
Key Dates
September 18, 2025
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