Congress calls for relocation of Red Hill tanks as part of new defense spending bill

TL;DR - As part of a new defense spending bill passed by the US Congress on Wednesday, lawmakers are directing the military to explore alternatives to the Red Hill fuel storage facility.

Among the proposals is the possibility of moving the fuel tanks out of Hawaii. The measure also calls for an independent inspection from an expert at the American Petroleum Institute. Despite these calls, the bill does not provide additional funding for reinforcing, moving or draining the tanks.

December 15, 2021: Congress calls for relocation of Red Hill tanks as part of new defense spending bill, Hawaiʻi News Now

December 16, 2021: Defense bill directs military to offer alternatives to Red Hill, Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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