Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-39 – Research programs
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-39
- 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
The director may initiate, conduct, and support research, demonstration projects, and investigation, as the department‘s resources may allow, and coordinate state agency research programs pertaining to hazardous waste management.