Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 54 - WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
Section 11-54-9.1.04 - Water quality certification; waiver
Current through February, 2024
(a) If the director fails or refuses to act on a request for certification within one year after receipt of a complete water quality certification application, then the certification requirements of section 11-54-9.1 shall be waived with respect to the federal application.
(b) If the discharge resulting from an activity receives a determination to be covered under a nationwide permit authorization, thereby fulfilling specific conditions of that permit pursuant to 33 CFR sections 330.4, 330.5, and 330.6, then the director will determine, on a case-by-case basis, which projects are considered minor and non-controversial. Certification requirements of section 11-54-9.1 shall be waived for minor and non-controversial activities within one year of receipt of a complete water quality certification application.