§342P-3 Duties, rules, powers, appointment of hearings officers. (a) In addition to any other power or duty prescribed by law and in this chapter, the director shall provide for the review of asbestos and lead abatement plans and the inspection of abatement projects within the State.
(b) The director may make, amend, and repeal state rules controlling and prohibiting asbestos pollution and lead-based paint hazards and regulating asbestos and lead abatement. All rules shall be adopted pursuant to chapter 91. Any person heard at a public hearing to adopt these rules shall be given written notice of the action taken by the department with respect to the same.
(c) The director, without regard to chapter 76, may appoint hearings officers to conduct public participation activities, including public hearings and public informational meetings. [L 1991, c 219, pt of §1; am L 1998, c 242, §5; am L 2000, c 253, §150]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
342P-3 Duties, rules, powers, appointment of hearings officers.
342P-4 Inspection of premises.
342P-5 Enforcement; education.
342P-6 Emergency powers; procedures.
342P-7 Noise, radiation, and indoor air quality special fund; established.
342P-8 Asbestos and lead abatement special fund.
342P-21 Administrative penalties.
342P-26 Injunctive and other relief.
342P-29 Public records; confidential information; penalties.
342P-30 Other action not barred.
342P-31 Enforcement by state and county authorities.
342P-32 Other powers of department not affected.
342P-33 Effect of laws, ordinances, and rules.
342P-41 Powers and duties; specific.
342P-42 Recordkeeping and monitoring requirements.