HRS §342L-35
Rules for responding to underground tank leaks
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The department must make rules for handling suspected or confirmed leaks from underground storage tanks. These rules cover emptying tanks, closing or fixing them, cleaning up the environment, and telling affected people. The rules must follow state procedures for adopting regulations.
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The statute, as written — Response to suspected or confirmed releases
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The department, pursuant to chapter 91, shall adopt requirements for investigating a suspected release and taking action in response to a confirmed release from an underground storage tank or tank system, which shall include at least the following: (1) Requirement that when a release is found, the substances in the tank or tank system be emptied if emptying the substances does not present a greater danger to human health or the environment; (2) Requirement for proper closure of the tank or tank system, following the requirements established under section 342L-37, or repair and testing of the tank or tank system before placing it back into operation; (3) Requirement that the owner and operator of the underground storage tank or tank system that had a release restore the environment to a condition and quality acceptable to the department; and (4) Requirement to notify those members of the public directly affected by the release and the proposed response to the release.
Sections this one refers to
§342L-37 Tank removal does not end cleanup duties
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