EPA fines Hawaii library system $144K for cesspool violation
(WorldNews Politics)

HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has assessed nearly $144,000 in penalties against the Hawaii State Public Library System for continued use of large-­capacity cesspools. The library system is seeking authority from state lawmakers to pay the penalties for using the cesspools, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Sunday. Large-capacity cesspools were banned in...