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HRS §342D-59

Research and education on water pollution

The state's environmental director can study water pollution, its causes and effects, and how to monitor water quality. They can also work with federal, state, or private groups to get money for pollution control, and run education and training programs to prevent and reduce pollution.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Research, educational, and training programs

The director may: (1) Conduct and supervise research programs for the purpose of determining the causes, effects, and hazards of water pollution, the quality of the receiving water and the means to monitor the quality of water, or to effect the proper disposal of sewage, drainage, and waste; (2) With the approval of the governor, cooperate with, and receive money from the federal government, or any political subdivision of the State or from private sources for the study and control of water pollution; and (3) Conduct and supervise state educational and training programs on water pollution prevention, control, and abatement, including the preparation and distribution of information relating to water pollution.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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