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HRS §342J-34

Rules for hazardous waste facility owners and operators

The state can make rules for people who own or run hazardous waste facilities. These rules cover permits, safety, reporting, and financial responsibility. The goal is to manage hazardous waste safely and reduce damage.

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The statute, as written — Standards for treatment, storage, or disposal facilities

The director may establish by rules standards applicable to owners and operators of facilities for treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste, identified or listed under this chapter, including but not limited to, requirements regarding: (1) Obtaining an identification number; (2) Inspection, monitoring, submitting reports, and recordkeeping practices; (3) Using the manifest properly; (4) Designing, constructing, and locating of hazardous waste management facilities; (5) Developing contingency plans to minimize unanticipated damage from treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste; (6) Maintaining and operating hazardous waste management facilities; (7) Determining qualifications as to ownership, continuity of operation, training for personnel, closure and post-closure requirements, and financial responsibility (including financial responsibility for corrective action); and (8) Issuing permits for hazardous waste management facilities.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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