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Where is the Navy required to sample for historical releases during site assessment?

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The Navy is required to evaluate for the presence of fuel releases (i.e. conduct site assessment) beneath and originating from the entire underground storage tank system being closed, which includes the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

Related Questions

  • Is the Navy required to investigate and remediate all confirmed releases from the Red Hill Facility, even those before the 2021 JP-5 releases?
  • Will remedial options besides natural attenuation be considered?
  • Is the Navy currently considering any active remediation technologies?
  • What data governance practices are in place to avoid irregularities and to build trust in the data?
  • Is there a remediation standard the Navy must comply with?

Red Hill

  • About Red Hill
    • About the Fuel Releases
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility
    • Defueling Plan
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    • Groundwater Results Application
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      • - Fuel Releases
      • - Groundwater Flow Patterns
      • - Groundwater Monitoring
      • Tank Infrastructure Improvements
      • - Corrosion and Metal Fatigue Practices
      • - Release Detection
      • - Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
      • - Tank Inspection, Repair and Maintenance
      • - Tank Upgrade Alternatives
      • Additional Documents
      • Remediation Roundtable
    • Drinking Water Quality
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Last updated on January 28, 2026
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