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HRS §342B-25

Getting and renewing an air pollution permit

The state director issues and renews air pollution permits for up to five years if the source meets all legal requirements. Permits can have reasonable conditions, like emission limits. The director must give a hearing before denying a permit and cannot issue one if the federal administrator objects.

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The statute, as written — Approval of permit

(a) The director shall issue a permit for any term not exceeding five years if it is determined that the source will comply with all requirements of this chapter and the rules and standards adopted pursuant to this chapter. (b) The permit may be subject to such reasonable conditions as the director may prescribe, including emission limitations or other conditions to assure compliance with all hazardous air pollutant maximum achievable control technology standards or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. (c) The director, on application, shall renew a permit for a term not exceeding five years, if it is determined that the source complies with all requirements of this chapter and the rules and standards adopted pursuant to this chapter. (d) The director shall not deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a permit without affording the applicant an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with chapter 91. (e) The director shall not issue a permit for a covered source if the administrator timely objects to its issuance.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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