No. The temporary storage locations will be constructed by USACE, and the proposed final containment facility will be constructed by Maui County under an Emergency Proclamation from the State of Hawai’i. Though these areas will not be formally permitted by the State, they will be designed and operated following the requirements for these types of facilities. Maui County is coordinating closely and working together with Hawai’i DOH in the planning for the safe management and disposal of the ash and debris.
Will the site be permitted by the Department of Health?
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