The state has issued a notice of violation and order against Tesoro Hawai‘i Corp. for underground storage tank violations at two of its Oahu gas stations.

A Tesoro station at 707 Kapahulu Ave was cited for failure to obtain a permit prior to the installation of three underground storage tank systems and failure to provide 30-day and seven-day notices prior to the removal of old storage tanks. The state Department of Health Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch imposed a penalty of $45,000 for the violations.
A station at 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. was cited for failure to provide 30-day and seven-day notices prior to underground storage tank removal. A penalty of $20,000 was imposed.
Tesoro Hawai‘i Corporation may request a hearing to contest the allegations or order.