§342B-3 General functions, duties, and powers of the director. (a) In addition to any other power or duty prescribed by law and in this chapter, the director shall prevent, control, and abate air pollution and the emission of air pollutants in the State.
(b) In the discharge of the duty described in subsection (a) the director may adopt, amend, and repeal state rules controlling and prohibiting air pollution and the release of air pollutants or as otherwise necessary for the purposes of this chapter.
(c) In addition to other specific powers provided in this chapter, the director may appoint, without regard to chapter 76, hearings officers to conduct contested case hearings and public participation activities, including public hearings and public informational meetings. [L 1992, c 240, pt of §1; am L 2000, c 253, §150]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
342B-3 General functions, duties, and powers of the director.
342B-4 Other powers of department and director not affected.
342B-5 Effect of laws, ordinances, and rules.
342B-12 Specific powers of the director.
342B-15 Complaints; hearings; appointment of masters.
342B-16 Research, educational, and training programs.
342B-18 Annual reports to neighboring communities.
342B-19 Unpermitted releases; timely notice.
342B-21 Specific functions, duties, and powers of the director.
342B-22 Permit and permit renewal; requirements.
342B-23 Application for permit.
342B-24 Action on a permit application.
342B-26 General and temporary permits; single permit.
342B-28 Recordkeeping and monitoring requirements.
342B-31 Government records; confidential information.
342B-32 Clean air special fund.
342B-33 Minimum permit conditions.
342B-36 Use of coal for electricity generation.
342B-41 Inspection of premises.
342B-43 Emergency powers; procedures.
342B-44 Injunctive and other relief.
342B-48 Administrative penalties.
342B-50 Disposition of collected fines and penalties.
342B-51 Enforcement by state and county authorities.
342B-52 Nonliability of department personnel.
342B-53 Other action not barred.
342B-55 Consent orders; settlement agreements.
342B-61 Small business assistance program.
342B-63 Small business ombudsman for air pollution control; qualifications; duties.
342B-71 Statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit, adoption.