Hawaii Revised Statutes 342F-3 – Duties, rules, powers, appointment of hearings officers

(a) In addition to any other power or duty prescribed by law and in this chapter, the director shall prevent, control, and abate noise pollution in the State. In the discharge of this duty, the director may make, amend, and repeal state rules controlling and prohibiting noise 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.

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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 342F-3

Department: means the department of health. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342F-1
Director: means the director of health. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342F-1
Person: means any individual, partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, federal agency, the State or any of its political subdivisions, trust, estate, or any other legal entity. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342F-1
Pollution: means excessive noise. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342F-1

(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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