HRS §196D-9
How this law should be read and enforced
This section says the law should be applied broadly to achieve its goals. The department has the power to make, change, or remove rules to carry out the law, but must follow public notice and review procedures. It also says the consolidated permit process does not take away any agency's existing authority.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Construction of the chapter; rules
This chapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate its purposes, and the department shall have all powers which may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the authority to make, amend, and repeal rules to implement this chapter; provided that all procedures for public information and review under chapter 91 shall be preserved; and provided further that the consolidated permit application and review process shall not affect or invalidate the jurisdiction or authority of any agency under existing law. The adoption, amendment, and repeal of all rules shall be subject to chapter 91.
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