In addition to its other powers and duties, the commission shall:

(1) Require registration of all existing wells, as provided in § 174C-83;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 174C-82

  • Commission: means the commission on water resource management. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 174C-3
  • Installation of pumps and pumping equipment: means the procedure employed in the placement and preparation for operation of pumps and pumping equipment, including all construction involved in making entrance to the well, and establishing seals and repairs to existing installations. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 174C-81
  • Pumps and pumping equipment: means any equipment or materials utilized or intended for use in withdrawing or obtaining ground water. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 174C-81
  • Well: means an artificial excavation or opening into the ground, or an artificial enlargement of a natural opening by which ground water is drawn or is or may be used or can be made to be usable to supply reasonable and beneficial uses within the State. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 174C-3
  • Well construction: means the producing of any well, including the construction, alteration, or repair thereof, but excluding the installation of pumps and pumping equipment. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 174C-81
(2) Require permits for well construction and for installation of pumps and pumping equipment as provided in § 174C-84;
(3) Require well completion reports, as provided in § 174C-85;
(4) Develop well construction and installation standards for pumps and pumping equipment, as provided in § 174C-86; and
(5) Adopt, modify, and enforce all rules and orders necessary to carry out this part.