The director may:

(1) Receive or initiate complaints, hold hearings, and institute legal proceedings in the name of the State for prevention, control, or abatement of hazardous waste pollution; and

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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-37

  • 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

  • Pollution: means hazardous waste pollution. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-2
(2) Appoint a master or masters to conduct investigations and hearings.