The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $377,675 Project Grant under the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Prevention, Detection, and Compliance Program (CFDA 66.804) to the Hawaii Department of Health, Children With Special Health Needs - NBS Division. The grant provides partial federal funding to assist the state's UST program in leak detection, prevention, and related enforcement activities.
The key objectives of the program include: (1) encouraging UST owners/operators to properly operate and maintain their tanks; (2) ensuring compliance with UST monitoring regulations; and (3) developing the state's UST program to eventually operate in lieu of the federal program. Specific project activities involve inspecting each UST facility at least once every 3 years, as well as associated enforcement actions, to protect the environment by preventing petroleum and hazardous substance releases. Anticipated deliverables include semi-annual reporting and data on the number of inspections completed and technical compliance rates.
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