Clean Water Branch
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DOCKET NO. CWB-1-21 The Department of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch (CWB) will receive written comments and hold a public hearing on proposed new HAR Chapter 11-53 (Section 401 Water Quality Certification), proposed amendments to HAR Chapter 11-54 (Water Quality Standards), proposed amendments to HAR Chapter 11-55 (Water Pollution Control), and proposed new HAR Chapter 11-56 (Nonpoint Source Pollution Control). Below are copies of the proposed new rules and rule amendments:
If you have any issues opening the above PDF files, please try using a different browser. If you continue to experience any difficulties, please contact the Clean Water Branch at [email protected] for assistance. The files can also be accessed here. Written comments will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021, through e-mail at: [email protected] or through postal mail at P.O. Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801-3378. The DOH will hold a virtual public hearing so that interested parties may orally convey their comments or summary of written comments. Although not required, the DOH strongly encourages and requests comments to be submitted in writing. The DOH will limit oral comments to three (3) minutes per commenter so each commenter has an opportunity to present their views. The virtual public hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021. Please register to participate or listen to this virtual public hearing: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XtdoRegdTkW7IBQmtnLwyQ. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the virtual public hearing. During the virtual public hearing, you will be informed when to provide your oral comments. For more information or if you have special needs due to disability, please contact Mr. Darryl Lum of the CWB at the above e-mail address or at (808) 586‑4309 (voice), at least seven (7) business days before the scheduled hearing. For those who use a TTY/TDD, please call through Verizon Hawaii Telephone Relay Service, at 1 711 or 1-877-447‑5991. |
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COVID-19 In accordance with the State’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, effective July 1, 2020 the Clean Water Branch (CWB) will continue to no longer conduct in-person meetings. If you or your organization would like to request a meeting with CWB staff, please contact us at (808) 586‑4309 during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., excluding holidays) or at [email protected] to schedule an online meeting. The CWB asks that the public minimizes any other in-person visits to our office as much as possible. If you can conduct your business over the phone or through email, please do not visit the building. Due to COVID-19, our building has the following requirements regarding visitors:
As the situation regarding COVID-19 continues to evolve, the above procedures may change. The CWB thanks you for your cooperation and understanding during these times. |
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Proposed Blanket Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC1092) The Clean Water Branch is providing public notice of a proposed Blanket Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC1092) for the renewed 2020 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permits (NWPs). A public notice was posted in the Maui News on September 23, 2020 and in the Star Advertiser, Garden Island, West Hawaii Today, and Hawaii Tribune Herald on September 24, 2020. The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch is soliciting comments on the proposed WQC1092 for a period of 30 calendar days from September 24, 2020. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed WQC1092 or to request a public hearing, should submit their comments or requests in writing no later than 30 calendar days after the date of the notice, either through e-mail at: [email protected] or mailed to our office at 2827 Waimano Home Road #225, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782. All written comments and request received on time will be considered. If DOH determines that there is significant public interest, a public hearing may be held after at least 30 calendar days of public notice. If DOH’s position is substantially unchanged after considering all timely written comments and all comments at any public hearing that may be held, then the DOH will issue the proposed WQC1092 and this action will be final. Please notify anyone you know who would be interested in this matter. Please view the proposed WQC1092 and a copy of the public notice by clicking here. |
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Final Individual Permits Due to database restrictions, as of late 2018, the Clean Water Branch (CWB) has been unable to upload final individual permit documents to the Water Pollution Control (WPC) database. Due to this, the public WPC viewer does not have the most current final individual permit documents. The CWB will now begin uploading final individual permit documents from late 2018 and later to the CWB website. See the Final Individual Permits page for access to these documents. |
TMT Response to June 25, 2019 Public Hearing CommentsThe Department of Health’s response to the June 25, 2019 public hearing comments on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit renewal for the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory is available at: Response to Public Hearing Comments – TMT International Observatory – HIS000431. |
TMT Request for Contested Case Hearing
Any interested party who submitted comments during the public notice period or submitted testimony during the public hearing may request a contested case hearing. Requests may be mailed to the Director of Health, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. The requirements for requesting a contested case are found in Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 11-1. A copy of these rules is available at https://health.hawaii.gov/opppd/files/2015/06/11-1.pdf. Requests must include the requester’s first and last name, mailing address, email, and phone number. The Director of Health will accept requests for a contested case hearing no later than August 9, 2019, by the close of business at 4:30 p.m. To view the revised public hearing notice, the draft permit and rationale, the renewal application, and/or the original application please go to Public Notices and Updates. |
The Hawaii Department of Health, Clean Water Branch (CWB) has moved. Our new office is located in Pearl City on Waimano Home Road. If you are sending mail to us, our address is: State of Hawaii Clean Water Branch 2827 Waimano Home Rd #225 Pearl City, HI 96782 Items of note:
Please pardon any inconveniences due to our move. Your patience is truly appreciated! Any questions, please give us a call at (808) 586‑4309. |
Sign Up for the new Water Quality Alert System
The Hawaii Department of Health’s Clean Water Branch is proud to announce that we have launched a new water quality alert notification system with user-friendly features to keep the community updated about our beaches throughout our islands. To receive email alert notifications, click on “Current Water Quality Advisories” in red text at the right side of this webpage and click the “Subscribe” button at the top of the viewer page and enter your email address. If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]. |
Water Pollution Control (WPC) Viewer for Public Access to Government Documents
The WPC Viewer offers quick and easy access to NPDES permits/WQC/documents, inspections, and enforcement actions. All non-confidential NPDES and Section 401 WQC documents, applications, correspondence, fact sheets, rationales, final permits/certifications, completed inspections, and enforcement actions can be viewed and downloaded through the WPC Viewer website. You can search for records by typing the permit number, facility name, or facility location in the search field; clicking on the link to the record; and pressing the Permit Information button. Alternatively, you can zoom into the map and locate the facility you are interested in. Note: Once you’ve found your desired facility/project, an easy way to locate documents in the WPC Viewer is to press “CTRL+F” and type a keyword. For example, if you are looking for an issued NPDES permit, press “CTRL+F” and type “fnl”. If you are looking for the fact sheets or rationales, press “CTRL+F” and type “fact sheet” or “rationale”. |
About CWB
Details structure of the Clean Water Branch (CWB). Includes Mission Statement, Engineering, Monitoring, and Enforcement Sections and Polluted Runoff Control Program.
Administrative Procedures
Details administrative procedures, such as requesting a public record , public hearing, rule making, etc. Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), Chapter 91.
Contact Us
Library
- Water Quality References
- Workshop Presentations
The presentations given by Clean Water Branch personnel are provided for information on activities relating to the Clean Water Branch programs. Presentations for the applicable Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapters 11-54 and 11-55, and EPA regulations are among topics that are presented.
Permitting
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- Forms
Provides the forms needed to obtain the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, Zone of Mixing (ZOM), Notice of General Permit Coverage (NGPC), Conditional “No Exposure” Exclusion, and Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC). Also provides the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form. Need copies of CWB files? Get a copy of the Request to Access a Government Record form here. The Polluted Runoff Control Program’s Request for Proposals are available from this page. - E-Permitting Portal
- Standard NPDES Permit Conditions
These Standard NPDES Permit Conditions are attached to all NPDES Individual Permits. The Standard General Permit Conditions in Hawaii Department of Health, Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 11-55, Appendix A are attached to all Notices of General Permit Coverage (NGPCs). - Industrial Storm Water
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Determine Whether Your Facility is a Regulated Entity
NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharge from Industrial Activities
Conditional “No-Exposure” Exclusion (CNEE)
Monitoring Section
Polluted Runoff Control Program
The Polluted Runoff Control Program administers grant money it receives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through Section 319(h) of the Federal Clean Water Act. Provides funding information and copies of reports and plans.
Public Notices and Updates
Public notices are provided to ensure that the public is informed about environmental health issues. Public notices may also be published in the Honolulu Star Bulletin, West Hawaii Today, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, The Maui News, and/or The Garden Isle.
Water Quality
- Current Water Quality Advisories
The Clean Water Branch posts three types of advisories. Brown Water Advisories are related to storm water discharges into coastal waters. High Indicator Bacteria Advisories are notifications of exceedances of 130 CFU/100ml in accordance with the BEACH ACT. Sewage Spill Advisories pertains to sewage discharges into coastal waters. - Water Quality Notifications
- General Health Advisory
- Integrated Report and Total Maximum Daily Loads
The Monitoring Section compiles the Integrated Reports (305b/303d) every two (2) years and develops TMDLs for impaired surface waters. - Ocean Recreation Links
Links to ocean recreation groups. - Water Quality Data
At the present time, the Clean Water Branch will post water quality data that is gathered under the Beach Monitoring Program. As development of the web progresses, stream and coastal monitoring data will be posted on the website. - Water Quality Standards Maps