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Red Hill Fuel Facility Closure: Protecting Hawaii's Drinking Water

This act mandates the closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii by the end of 2022 to protect the primary drinking water source for Oahu residents. The U.S. Navy will be responsible for defueling, site cleanup, and covering costs related to past spills, as well as establishing new water treatment and testing facilities. This aims to ensure safe drinking water and public health.
Key points
The Red Hill fuel facility must be permanently closed by December 31, 2022, to prevent further contamination of Oahu's drinking water.
The U.S. Navy is fully responsible for cleaning up fuel spills and covering all associated costs, including reimbursement for local entities.
New water treatment and quality testing facilities will be established at the site to enhance drinking water safety for residents.
The Navy must comply with Hawaii's emergency order to suspend operations and defuel, and provide monthly progress reports.
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Print number: 117_S_3647
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2022-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Red Hill WAI Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3647.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Red Hill fuel facility must be permanently closed by December 31, 2022, to prevent further contamination of Oahu's drinking water.
  • The U.S. Navy is fully responsible for cleaning up fuel spills and covering all associated costs, including reimbursement for local entities.
  • New water treatment and quality testing facilities will be established at the site to enhance drinking water safety for residents.
  • The Navy must comply with Hawaii's emergency order to suspend operations and defuel, and provide monthly progress reports.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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