‘Unacceptable’: Officials blast military’s fuel spill
TL;DR - Calling it “completely unacceptable,” state and federal officials pressed for accountability in the wake of a 700-gallon diesel fuel spill at a U.S. military complex at the summit of Haleakala, the latest in a series of hazardous material leaks at military facilities in the state.
“I’m greatly alarmed a significant fuel spill occurred yesterday on our sacred ‘aina entrusted to the United States Military. Poor stewardship is not acceptable, and there is absolutely no legitimate excuse for continuing to create environmental emergencies,” state Rep. Mahina Poepoe, whose district covers East Maui, Molokai and Lanai, said in a statement Wednesday. “More information is needed about the extent and cause of the spill. However, this type of incident cannot keep occurring. We need to hold the military accountable for protecting our land from future degradation.”
February 2, 2023: ‘Unacceptable’: Officials blast military’s fuel spill, The Maui News
February 1, 2023: Lawmakers, environmental advocates sound off on 'unacceptable' fuel spill on Haleakala, KITV
February 1, 2023: 700 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at facility atop Haleakala, Honolulu Star Advertiser
February 1, 2023: Air Force officials assess diesel fuel spill at Maui space observatory, Stars and Stripes