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HRS §342J-4

State rules for hazardous waste and hearing officers

The state director can create, change, or cancel rules about managing hazardous waste and stopping pollution. These rules follow the state's rulemaking process. Anyone who speaks at a public hearing gets written notice of the final decision. The director can also hire hearing officers to run public meetings and hearings.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Powers; rulemaking; appointment of hearings officers

(a) The director may make, amend, and repeal state rules which govern the management of hazardous waste and which control and prohibit hazardous waste 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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