An amendment was signed in FY24 for Closure of Cesspools in Pahala and Na'alehu; Administrative Order on Consent with the County of Hawaii. Under the terms of the revised Order, EPA approved the County additional time to solicit public input and evaluate the feasibility of wastewater treatment options that would protect surface water and underground sources of drinking water. Examples of these treatment options include decentralized wastewater systems (e.g. septic systems) or pre-manufactured wastewater treatment facilities (e.g. package plants). Based on the initial feasibility scoping, the County will be required to conduct an environmental review, solicit feedback from the public on wastewater treatment options, and select a preferred option. The requirements of the revised Order are consistent with the requirements of the State Environmental Review Process. The revised Order requires the County to close the two LCCs serving the community of Pāhala by July 21, 2026, and the three LCCs serving the community of Na alehu by December 31, 2027.