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HRS §201-61

Definitions for this part

This section defines three key terms used in this part: "department," "permit," and "project." It explains which agency is meant, what counts as a permit, and what counts as a project. It does not create any rules or duties by itself.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: "Department" means the department of business, economic development, and tourism. "Permit" means any license, permit, certificate, certification, approval, compliance schedule, or other similar document or decision pertaining to any regulatory or management program which is related to the protection, conservation, use of, or interference with the natural resources of land, air, or water in the State, and which is required prior to constructing or operating a project. "Project" means any land or water use activity or any construction or operation which requires permits from one or more state agencies or permits from a state agency and a county or federal agency. Construction or operation of an activity may include, but need not be limited to housing, industrial, and commercial operations and developments.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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