HAZARD EVALUATION & EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) OFFICE

The HEER Office has prepared a Fact Sheet for environmental consultants, property owners, and other interested parties to clarify some of the state’s environmental health regulations and guidance. This Fact Sheet addresses requirements for the Hawaii Revised Statute (HRS) 128D, Hawaii Administrative Rule (HAR) 11-451, and the HEER Office Technical Guidance Manual (TGM). The clarifications and responses to FAQs are based on recurring issues that have been identified at environmental restoration sites and redevelopment projects, some in response to the recent increased use of HDOH Environmental Hazard Management Plan (EHMP) and Construction EHMP (C-EHMP) templates.  The Fact Sheet is presented with a Table of Contents to allow for quick access to specific topics and links to additional resources.

 

As of 29SEP2025, HEER Office has revised the FAQ Fact Sheet to clarify reporting requirements for historic releases. The most up to date version can be found here: 

Click Here to access the HEER Office Clarifications and Responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Consultants and Property Owners (rev. 1)