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HRS §179D-29

Annual report on dam and reservoir safety

The state department must send a yearly report to the governor and legislature by January 5. The report covers dam and reservoir work, inspections, spending, rules, enforcement, failures, and other safety program data.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Annual report

The department shall submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature by January 5 of each year concerning the activities of the department relating to this chapter for the preceding fiscal year. The report shall include but not be limited to information on the following: (1) Approvals of plans and specifications for the construction of dams and reservoirs and for alterations, modifications, repairs, removal, and enlargements of any dams and reservoirs; (2) A listing of dam and reservoir safety inspections made; (3) Use of appropriated funds; (4) Rules adopted or amended; (5) Enforcement orders and proceedings; (6) Dam and reservoir failures and department evaluations of the reasons for the failure, if known; and (7) Any other available data regarding the effectiveness of the State's dam and reservoir safety program.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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