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HRS §342F-3

State noise rules and hearing officers

The state's environmental health director must stop and reduce noise pollution. The director can make state rules about noise, following the public rule-making process. People who speak at public hearings get written notice of the final decision. The director can also hire hearing officers to run public meetings.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Duties, rules, powers, appointment of hearings officers

(a) In addition to any other power or duty prescribed by law and in this chapter, the director shall prevent, control, and abate noise pollution in the State. In the discharge of this duty, the director may make, amend, and repeal state rules controlling and prohibiting noise pollution. All rules shall be adopted pursuant to chapter 91. Any person heard at the public hearing shall be given written notice of the action taken by the department with respect to the rules. (b) In addition to other specific powers provided in this chapter, the director may appoint without regard to chapter 76, hearings officers to conduct public participation activities including public hearings and public informational meetings.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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