Under Questioning From Schatz, Defense Secretary Testifies Red Hill Certification, Defueling, Shut Down On Track, Reiterates Commitment To Never Use Facility For Fuel Operations Again
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on May 11, 2023:
At a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing this morning, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) questioned Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on defueling Red Hill, COFA negotiations coordination, and on the defense of Hawaii.
"Can you reassure the people of Hawaii that Red Hill will never be used for fuel storage or fuel operations once it is emptied? . . .
At a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing this morning, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) questioned Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on defueling Red Hill, COFA negotiations coordination, and on the defense of Hawaii.
"Can you reassure the people of Hawaii that Red Hill will never be used for fuel storage or fuel operations once it is emptied? . . .