Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 56 - NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL
Section 11-56-2 - General policy for nonpoint source pollution control
Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 11-56-2
Current through February, 2024
It is the department's policy:
(1) To conserve State waters;
(2) To protect, maintain, and restore the quality of State waters:
(A) For recreational
uses;
(B) For the growth, support,
and propagation of shellfish, fish, and other desirable species of aquatic
life;
(C) For marine, estuarine and
fresh water research;
(D) For the
conservation of natural aquatic ecosystems such as coral reefs and streams;
and
(E) For domestic, agricultural,
industrial, and other legitimate uses.
(3) To provide for the prevention, abatement, and control of new and existing nonpoint sources of pollution;
(4) To cooperate with county, state, and federal agencies in carrying out these objectives;
(5) To encourage and facilitate implementation of holistic water quality improving management measures and best management practices for the benefit of Hawaii; and
(6) To consider compliance with plans or requirements developed or implemented pursuant to this chapter, as compliance with Hawaii water pollution control programs.
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