Notice of Proposed Amendment to the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Department of Environmental Management

The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management, pursuant to Section 91-3 of Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, and DEM Rule No. 3-2, hereby provides notice of its intent to amend the following:

• Rule No. 5-3, adding a definition of an “unsecured load.”
• Rule No. 9-17, relating to vehicles and trailers that may be allowed at certain solid waste transfer stations.
• Rule No. 12-3, adding a residential credit for commercial haulers of residential waste.

A copy of the proposed rule amendments will be sent to any interested person. Requests shall be made by phone to (808) 961-8099, by email to , or by facsimile to (808) 961-8086. Written comments will also be accepted at until January 26, 2022.

The proposed rule is available on this website at the bottom of this page, also on our Solid Waste Laws & Rules page (https://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/info/regulations-publications/solid-waste/) or by visiting the DEM office in Hilo. The Director will consider written and oral submissions regarding the proposed rule amendment.

Notice of Proposed Amendment to the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Department of Environmental Management
2022-01-26 Proposed Department of Environmental Management Administrative Rule Amendments