What's Being Discussed

This is the 18th meeting of the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, a Hawaii Department of Health advisory group focused on issues related to military fuel storage tanks and their impact on communities and the environment. The meeting will cover:

• Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility closure progress — the Navy will provide updates on tank cleaning, pipeline removal, environmental cleanup, and steps to protect drinking water.
• Regulatory oversight — the EPA and Hawaii Department of Health will share updates on monitoring groundwater quality near Red Hill.
• Health effects — the University of Hawaii will report on a registry tracking health impacts on people affected by the Red Hill fuel contamination.
• Scientific study results — UH researchers will present findings from a dye tracer study, which helps track how water and potential contaminants move underground near Red Hill.
• Other military fuel tank sites — the Navy will give status updates on underground fuel tanks at Kuahua Peninsula, Pacific Missile Range Facility (Barking Sands), and Hickam POL Annex.

The public may comment on each agenda item. A general public comment period will begin no later than 4:30 PM.

Decisions Expected

No formal votes or legislative actions are listed. This is primarily an informational and advisory session where committee members will ask questions and hear updates from the Navy, EPA, DOH, and university researchers.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Residents near Red Hill, Pearl City, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
• Anyone whose drinking water or health may have been affected by military fuel leaks
• People interested in the cleanup and closure of the Red Hill fuel facility
• Community members concerned about groundwater quality on Oahu