Announcements

On January 29, 2024, the Department of Health, Clean Water Branch (CWB) re-adopted the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits contained in the following three (3) Appendices of Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 11, Chapter 55 (HAR 11-55): Appendix C – Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity Appendix J – Unintentional Discharges ...
Read More DEADLINE TO SUBMIT RENEWAL NOI OR NOC FOR PERMIT COVERAGE UNDER HAR 11-55 APPENDIX C, J, OR L

Under §303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act, the Hawaii Department of Health (HIDOH) Clean Water Branch (CWB) is scheduling a public comment period from the date of this notice until 4:30 P.M. on April 5, 2024, to solicit input from the public and other stakeholders about the 2024 State of Hawaii Water Quality Monitoring ...
Read More NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE DRAFT REPORT TITLED “2024 STATE OF HAWAII WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT REPORT”

The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch (CWB) has completed the rulemaking process for revisions to Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 11, Chapter 55 (HAR 11-55) and has re-adopted the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits contained in HAR 11-55 Appendices C, J, and L. The three (3) re-adopted general permits have five-year terms ...
Read More CWB Completes Re-Adoption of HAR 11-55 Appendices C, J, and L Effective January 29, 2024

The Department of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch (CWB) has created new FAQs with recommendations for steps Permittees with construction sites and industrial facilities can take to prepare for severe weather events. With tropical storm Calvin projected to impact the State in the upcoming days, Permittees should prepare their sites and facilities for any potential ...
Read More CWB Creates NPDES Severe Weather Preparedness FAQs

The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch (CWB) has released a fact sheet outlining an ongoing Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) project—a tool in water quality restoration—for Kalihi Stream, Keehi Lagoon, and Moanalua Stream. Information provided includes affected waterbodies, impaired parameters addressed by the TMDL, and an overview of the TMDL process. The fact sheet can ...
Read More CWB Releases a Fact Sheet for an Ongoing Water Quality Restoration Project for Kalihi Stream, Keehi Lagoon, and Moanalua Stream

The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch (CWB) has completed the rulemaking process for revisions to Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 11-55 (HAR 11-55) and has re-adopted the standard conditions for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits contained in HAR 11-55 Appendix A and the NPDES general permits contained in HAR 11-55 Appendices A, ...
Read More CWB Completes Re-Adoption of HAR 11-55 Appendices ADHIM Effective June 26, 2023

STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (HAR) HAR CHAPTER 11-55 AND APPENDICES C, J, L  DOCKET NO. CWB-1-23 MAY 19, 2023 The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch (CWB) is scheduling a public comment period from the date of ...
Read More NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (HAR) HAR CHAPTER 11-55 AND APPENDICES C, J, L

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Early Stakeholder Outreach on Proposed Draft Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 11-55 (HAR 11-55) and HAR 11-55 Appendices CJL February 8, 2023 Through March 1, 2023 The Department of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch (CWB) is seeking early stakeholder written input on the proposed draft amendments to HAR 11-55 and NPDES General Permits C, J, and ...
Read More CWB Begins Early Stakeholder Outreach for Draft Amendments to HAR 11-55 and HAR 11-55 Appendices CJL

The Department of Health (DOH), Environmental Health Administration (EHA) e-Permitting Portal received Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) certification by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for electronic signature. Currently, Applicants and Permittees may now certify and submit EHA Electronic Signature Forms electronically through the EHA e-Permitting Portal without the need to physically send in an ink signature ...
Read More (PINNED) CWB Announces New Requirement for Electronic Signature Approval for All Submissions Beginning January 31, 2023