Announcements

Downloading documents from the WPC Viewer is not available at this time.  If you would like a copy of a specific record, please complete the Request to Access a Government Record Form.  Follow the directions and email the completed form to [email protected] with the subject line “Request to Access a Government Record.”  Be advised that ...
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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 ...
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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 CWB Announces New Requirement for Electronic Signature Approval for All Submissions Beginning January 31, 2023

The Hawai’i State Department of Health, Clean Water Branch (CWB) has published the Response to Comments (RTC) document of the 2022 triennial review of state water quality standards. State water quality standards (WQS) provide the regulatory basis for protecting, assessing, and restoring water bodies in Hawaii. CWB is required to review state WQS at least ...
Read More CWB RELEASES RESPONSE TO COMMENTS FROM 2022 WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TRIENNIAL REVIEW

The Hawai’i State Department of Health, Clean Water Branch (CWB) has uploaded the video recording of the virtual public hearing from the 2022 triennial review of state water quality standards. State water quality standards (WQS) provide the regulatory basis for protecting, assessing, and restoring water bodies in Hawaii. CWB is required to review state WQS ...
Read More CWB Uploads Recording of March 30, 2022 Water Quality Standards Triennial Review Public Hearing

COVID-19 Visitor Policy

Posted on Jun 14, 2022 in Announcements

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 – ...
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