Hawaii's Fuel Tanks Approved: EPA Codifies State Safety Rules
Published Date: 9/18/2025
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Summary
Hawaii just got the green light from the EPA for updates to its Underground Storage Tank Program, which helps keep underground fuel tanks safe and leak-free. These changes clarify which state rules are part of the program and officially include them in federal records. Tank owners and operators in Hawaii should know these updates are now official, helping protect the environment without adding new costs or deadlines.
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Hawaii UST Program: Approval and Codification
On March 7, 2022, EPA gave final approval to Hawaii's revised Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program. EPA is proposing to amend that approval to clearly list which Hawaii statutes and regulations are part of the federally approved UST Program, to codify the approval, and to incorporate by reference the State statutes and regulations that meet EPA's requirements. The action is described as protecting the environment for tank owners and operators in Hawaii without adding new costs or deadlines.
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