HRS §342P-44
State research and education on asbestos and lead hazards
The state director can run research programs to find out what causes asbestos pollution and lead hazards, how they affect people, and how to monitor or reduce them. The director can also work with other groups and run statewide education and training programs to prevent and control these hazards.
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The statute, as written — Research, education, and training programs
The director may: (1) Conduct and supervise research programs for the purpose of determining the causes, effects, hazards, or means to monitor or abate sources of asbestos pollution or lead hazards; (2) With the approval of the governor, cooperate with, and receive money from, the federal government, or any political subdivision of the State, or private sources, for the study and control of asbestos pollution or lead hazards; and (3) Conduct and supervise statewide educational and training programs on asbestos pollution or lead hazards prevention, control, and abatement, including the preparation and distribution of information relating to asbestos pollution or lead hazards.
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