Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-11 – Injunctive and other relief
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The director may institute a civil action in any environmental court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive and other relief to:
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-11
- 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
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Permit: means written authorization from the director for the owner or operator of a proposed or existing hazardous waste management facility to engage in the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-2
The environmental court shall have power to grant relief in accordance with the Hawaii rules of civil procedure.