Title 19, Health

§340E-4 Imminent hazards. The director, upon learning that a contaminant is present in or is likely to enter a public water system or an underground source of drinking water and may present an imminent and substantial danger to the public, may take such actions necessary to prote…

[§340E-4.5] Tampering with public water systems, penalties. (a) Any person who tampers with a public water system, attempts to tamper with a public water system, or threatens to tamper with a public water system shall be imprisoned for not more than five years and fined an amount…

[§340E-4.6] Inspection of premises. The director, in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, may enter and inspect any facility of a supplier of water to determine whether such supplier is acting in compliance with this part. [L 1987, c 165, pt of §1]

[§340E-4.7] Notification to users of potential lead contamination. Before June 19, 1988, every public water system shall identify and provide notice to persons that may be affected by lead contamination of their drinking water where such contamination results from either the lead…

[§340E-4.8] Water catchment systems. (a) The department shall establish a program to conduct annual testing of water from water catchment systems for lead and copper. Any resident residing in a legal dwelling which relies on a water catchment system for the resident's water needs…

[§340E-40] Drinking water fund; interest and investment on accounts. Moneys in the drinking water fund shall be placed in interest bearing investments or otherwise invested at the discretion of the director until such time as the moneys may be needed. All interest accruing from t…

[§340E-41] Compliance. The failure or inability of any public water system to receive funds under this part or any other loan or grant program, or any delay in obtaining the funds, shall not alter the obligation of the public water system to comply in a timely manner with all app…

[§340E-5] Plan for emergency provision of water. The director shall promulgate a plan for the provision of safe drinking water under emergency circumstances. When the director determines that emergency circumstances exist in the State with respect to a need for safe drinking wate…

§340E-6 Notification of users and department. (a) Whenever a public water system: the public water system shall promptly notify the department, and in the case of a violation under [paragraph (1)], the local communications media, of the conditions and the extent to which they may…

§340E-7 Prohibited acts. (a) No supplier of water shall violate any rule adopted pursuant to section 340E-2. (b) No supplier of water shall violate any condition or provision of a variance, exemption, permit, or other written authorization issued under this part. (c) No supplier …

§340E-8 Penalties and remedies. (a) Any person who violates section 340E-7 shall be administratively or civilly penalized not more than $25,000 per day for each violation. (b) Any person who wilfully violates section 340E-7(g) shall be criminally fined not more than $25,000 per d…

[§340E-9] Administration. The director may:

§340F-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Association of boards of certification for operating personnel in water and wastewater utilities" means that organization which serves as an information center for certification activities, reco…

[§340F-10] Criminal penalties. Any individual who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. [L 1991, c …

[§340F-11] Powers and duties of the board. To carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, the board shall:

[§340F-12] Reciprocity. (a) On or after June 17, 1991, certification of operators by any state which, as determined by the board, accepts certifications made or certification requirements deemed satisfactory pursuant to this chapter, shall be accorded reciprocal treatment and sha…

§340F-2 Classification. The board shall classify all public water systems, water treatment plants, and distribution systems, and shall define the terms "water treatment plant" and "distribution system". The classifications shall take due regard to size, complexity, and type of th…

§340F-3 Certification. (a) Upon board approval the director shall issue certificates entitling qualified individuals to operate water treatment plants or distribution systems, or both. Each certificate shall indicate the class of water treatment plant or distribution system for w…

§340F-4 Board of certification. (a) A state board of certification of five members shall be appointed by the governor to carry out this chapter. The board shall be placed, for administrative purposes, in the department of health. The board shall consist of the following: (b) The …

[§340F-5] Association of certification authorities. The board may, when taking action pursuant to sections 340F-2, 340F-3, and 340F-7, consider generally applicable criteria and guidelines developed by the association of boards of certification for operating personnel in water an…

§340F-6 Certification requirement. All classified water treatment plants whether publicly or privately owned, used, or intended for use by the public or private persons, shall at all times be under the direct supervision of an individual whose competency is certified to by the di…

§340F-7 Rules. The board shall adopt rules as may be necessary for the administration of this chapter, which shall include at least the following provisions:

§340F-8 Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful:

[§340F-9] Injunctions and civil penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any rules, regulations, criterion, procedure, or certificate issued hereunder may, in a legal action commenced by the board;

[§341-1] Findings and purpose. The legislature finds that the quality of the environment is as important to the welfare of the people of Hawaii as is the economy of the State. The legislature further finds that the determination of an optimum balance between economic development …

§341-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Council" means the environmental advisory council established in this chapter. "Director" means the director of the office of planning and sustainable development. "Office" means the office of pl…

§341-5.5 Environmental advisory council; established; quorum; number of votes necessary to validate acts. (a) There is created an environmental advisory council not to exceed fifteen members. Members of the environmental advisory council shall be appointed by the governor as prov…

§341-6 Functions of the environmental advisory council. The environmental advisory council shall serve as a liaison between the office of planning and sustainable development and the general public by soliciting information, opinions, complaints, recommendations, and advice conce…

PART I. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS §342B-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Administrator" means the administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. "Air pollutant" has the same meaning as in the Clean Air A…

PART II. AIR POLLUTION [§342B-11] Prohibition. No person, including any public body, shall engage in any activity which causes air pollution or causes or allows the emission of any regulated air pollutant without first securing approval in writing from the director. [L 1992, c 24…

§342B-12 Specific powers of the director. The director may:

§342B-13 Public participation. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), where public participation is deemed appropriate by the director or is required, the director shall provide for notice and opportunity for public comment as follows: (b) All rules shall be adopted, …

[§342B-14] Variances. (a) Every application for a variance shall be made on forms furnished by the department and shall be accompanied by a complete and detailed description of present conditions, how present conditions do not conform to applicable standards, and such other infor…

[§342B-15] Complaints; hearings; appointment of masters. The director may:

[§342B-16] Research, educational, and training programs. The director may:

[§342B-17] Air quality modelers. The department may establish permanent exempt positions known as air quality modelers for the purpose of assessing the impact of air releases. The positions shall be appointed by the director without regard to chapter 76. The funds for these posit…

[§342B-18] Annual reports to neighboring communities. (a) Every owner or operator of a major source within Campbell Industrial Park or Kahe Valley or every owner or operator of a geothermal facility that emits criteria air pollutants in excess of one hundred tons per year shall s…

[§342B-19] Unpermitted releases; timely notice. The department shall review the reports submitted by every owner or operator of a geothermal facility, or major source within Campbell Industrial Park or Kahe Valley, of their unpermitted releases to determine whether the release ma…

[§342B-2] Administration. The department shall administer this chapter through the director. The director may delegate to any person the power and authority vested in the director by this chapter as the director deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this…

PART III. PERMIT PROGRAM §342B-21 Specific functions, duties, and powers of the director. The director shall have the functions, duties, and power to:

[§342B-22] Permit and permit renewal; requirements. (a) The owner or operator of a covered source shall obtain a permit from the department. The director may exempt any nonmajor category of covered sources from the permit obligation for a period of five years after the effective …

[§342B-23] Application for permit. (a) An application for a permit required pursuant to this chapter shall be in the form prescribed by the director and for existing sources shall also be accompanied by a compliance plan. (b) The department may require that permit applications be…

§342B-24 Action on a permit application. (a) Within sixty days of receipt of an application the department shall give the applicant written notice that the application is complete, or give the applicant written notice of incompleteness outlining additional information requirement…

[§342B-25] Approval of permit. (a) The director shall issue a permit for any term not exceeding five years if it is determined that the source will comply with all requirements of this chapter and the rules and standards adopted pursuant to this chapter. (b) The permit may be sub…

§342B-26 General and temporary permits; single permit. (a) The director, after providing public notice, including the method by which a public hearing can be requested, and an opportunity for public comment pursuant to section 342B-13, may issue a general permit covering numerous…

[§342B-27] Other permit action. (a) The director, on the director's own motion or the application of any person, may terminate, modify, suspend, or revoke and reissue any permit if, after affording the permittee an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with chapter 91, the dire…