Notice is hereby given that two public hearings will be held to hear testimony from the public regarding the Department of Environmental Management’s proposal to amend its Rules of Practice and Procedure, pursuant to Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Section 91-3(1).  The proposed changes will amend or add the following rules:

ARTICLE II.       SOLID WASTE DIVISION

Rule 5 – General Provisions

Rule 6 – Disposal Permit for Sanitary Landfill and Reload Facility

Rule 9 – Transfer Station Operating Rules

Rule 10 – Organics Facilities Operating Rules

Rule 12 – Solid Waste Fees

Rule 13 – Derelict or Abandoned Vehicles Program

New Rule – Prohibition of Non-Mineral Sunscreen

Written Testimony:  Anyone wishing to provide testimony may do so by email to , facsimile to (808) 961-8086, or by mail to the Department of Environmental Management, 345 Kekūanāoʻa Street, Suite 41, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720.  Written testimony must be received no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 6, 2023, to be acknowledged at the public hearing.

Oral Testimony:  Those who want to provide oral testimony during the meeting must email  or call (808) 961-8099 no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 6, 2023, with your name, phone number, and email address.

The proposed rules to be adopted will be emailed or mailed at no cost to any interested person who requests a copy by contacting Peter Sur at (808) 961-8099.  Copies of the proposed rules may be reviewed or obtained at the Department of Environmental Management, 345 Kekūanāoʻa Street, Suite 41, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or through emailing the department at .

If you require an accommodation or auxiliary aid and/or services to participate in this meeting (i.e., sign language interpreter, large print), please call (808) 961-8099 ten days prior to the meeting.

Notice of Public Hearing On Amendment to Rules of Practice & Procedure Of Department Of Environmental Management
2023 Proposed Amendments to Rules of Practice & Procedure of Department of Environmental Management