Fuel Tank Advisory Committee

The Fuel Tank Advisory Committee advises Sở Y tế on regulations governing underground and aboveground storage tanks containing petroleum and hazardous substances in Hawaii. It reviews proposed rules, examines leak detection and prevention requirements, and makes recommendations to protect groundwater and soil from fuel spills. Hawaii's dependency on petroleum imports and the island geology make tank integrity a significant environmental concern.

Fuel tank leaks are a major source of groundwater contamination in Hawaii, affecting both drinking water sources and coastal ecosystems. Property owners with fuel storage tanks and residents near gas stations or fuel facilities have a direct interest in these regulations.