HRS §342D-51

Report an unlawful discharge within 24 hours

If you caused an unlawful discharge, you must tell the director about it within 24 hours. But if your permit says a different reporting time, follow that instead.

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The statute, as written — Affirmative duty to report discharges

Any person who has caused an unlawful discharge under section 342D-50(a) has an affirmative duty to report the incident to the director within twenty-four hours of the discharge, unless a valid permit issued under section 342D-6 specifies another reporting period for the specific discharge.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§342D-50 Rules for keeping water clean and getting permits

§342D-6 Permits: how to get and keep them

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