Report Title:
Injection Wells
Description:
Authorizes the department of health to disapprove the construction of any underground injection well or the disposal of any waste into an underground injection well if doing so will degrade the quality of coastal water.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1949 |
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TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2004 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to injection wells.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§342D- Underground injection. The department shall not approve the construction of any underground injection well, as defined in the department's rules, or the disposal of any waste into an underground injection well if doing so will degrade the quality of coastal water."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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