Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-40 – Receipt of funds for study and control of hazardous waste
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 342J-40
- 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 cooperate with and receive money, with the approval of the governor, from the federal government, any political subdivision of the State, or from private sources for the study and control of hazardous waste.