§342H-3 Duties; rules; appointment of hearings officers. (a) In addition to any other power or duty prescribed by law and in this chapter, the director shall prevent, control, and abate solid waste pollution in the State. In the discharge of this duty, the director may make, amend, and repeal state rules controlling and prohibiting solid waste. All rules shall be adopted pursuant to chapter 91. Any person heard at the public hearing shall be given written notice of the action taken by the department with respect to the rules.
(b) In addition to other specific powers provided in this chapter, the director may appoint without regard to chapter 76, hearings officers to conduct public participation activities including public hearings and public informational meetings. [L 1989, c 212, pt of §4; am L 2000, c 253, §150]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
342H-2.5 Department of health; delegation of enforcement powers.
342H-3 Duties; rules; appointment of hearings officers.
342H-4 Permits; procedures for.
342H-6 Inspection of premises.
342H-8 Emergency powers; procedures.
342H-10 Administrative penalties.
342H-11 Injunctive and other relief.
342H-14 Public records; confidential information; penalties.
342H-15 Nonliability of department personnel.
342H-16 Other action not barred.
342H-17 Enforcement by state and county authorities.
342H-18 Other powers of department not affected.
342H-19 Effect of laws, ordinances, and rules.
342H-21 Unauthorized removal of recyclable materials.
342H-33 Appointment of masters.
342H-34 Consultation and advice.
342H-35 Research, educational, and training programs.
342H-36 Recycling for agricultural purposes; encouraged.
342H-37 Felony disposal of solid waste.
342H-38 Felony disposal of solid waste; deferred prosecution agreement.
342H-39 Petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste.
342H-52 Prohibitions; buffer zones.