The Hawai'i Department of Health issued a Notice of Violation and Order to Hawaii Petroleum, LLC for installing two underground storage tanks at the Kamakani Store on Hawaiʻi Island without obtaining the required permits. The company installed a 10,000-gallon tank and a 10,000-gallon compartmentalized tank in December 2023 without prior authorization, according to the Hawai'i Department of Health.
A Hawai'i Department of Health inspector discovered the violations on April 29, 2024. Hawaii Petroleum, LLC completed the necessary notifications and paperwork in August 2024 and was fined $27,500 for failing to secure permits before installation and operation, and for not notifying the department at the required times, as reported by the Hawai'i Department of Health.
Hawaii Petroleum, LLC has 20 days from receiving the Notice of Violation and Order to request a hearing. If the company does not respond within this period, the Notice of Violation and Order will become final and binding. The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Underground Storage Tank Section monitors underground tanks storing petroleum or hazardous substances to prevent environmental risks. Regular inspections ensure tanks are properly maintained. The full notice is available on the Hawai'i Department of Health website.
