(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.

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-4

  • Department: means the department of health. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-2
  • Director: means the director of health or the director's authorized agent. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-2
  • Hazardous waste: means a solid waste, or combination of solid wastes, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may:

    (1) Cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in a serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; or

    (2) Pose a substantial existing or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-2

  • Person: means any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company, association, public or private corporation, federal agency, the State or any of its political subdivisions, any state and any of its political subdivisions, trust, estate, interstate body, or any other legal entity. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-2
  • Pollution: means hazardous waste pollution. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-2
(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.

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