STATEMENT FROM SEN. MIKE GABBARD ON THE JOINT SENATE-HOUSE INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON FUEL LINKS AT U.S. NAVY FUEL STORAGE FACILITY

Date: March 7, 2014

“On Wednesday, I went on a tour of the Navy’s Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Facility with other legislators to see first-hand the situation with the recent fuel leak on January 13th. Today, we heard from the U.S. Navy, the Department of Health, and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply during an informational briefing at the Capitol. We definitely appreciated the openness of the Navy and have learned much about the current situation with the leak of 27,000 gallons of fuel. Our main goal is to work toward a situation where we can hopefully prevent any future leaks, so that we can ensure the safety of our water supply and the surrounding environment. This will require a major, ongoing effort by all agencies involved.”

Sen. Mike Gabbard, chair of the Energy and Environment Committee

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