Hawaii Air Fact Sheet

1. What air regulations does the state of Hawaii follow?

• The state of Hawaii adheres to all federal emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). National emission standards for HAPs, compliance dates and their rules and implementation are found in the following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency link: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/eparules.html. Hawaii uses the federal HAPs list for emission inventory.

2. Which state organization manages air pollution regulations?

• The Hawaiian Department of Health http://hawaii.gov/health/ houses two branches that are responsible for air pollution control in the state: 1) The Clean Air Branch and 2) The Indoor Air Quality branch. http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/air/index.html

3. What are the responsibilities of the Clean Air Branch and Indoor Air Quality Branch?

• Clean Air Branch : http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/air/cab/index.html#Engineering .
  1. Engineering : Reviews air applications and issues air permits of potential air pollution stationery sources http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/air/cab/index.html#Engineering
  2. Monitoring: Monitors activities of the stationary sources for compliance with the applicable rules and permit conditions http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/air/cab/index.html#Monitoring
  3.  Enforcement : Initiates case development of alleged violations, determines the penalty, drafts and issues the notice of violation, and assists and participates in the conference, hearing, and legal process http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/air/cab/index.html#Enforcement
• Indoor Air Branch : http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/noise/index.html
• Noise: Control and regulate noise in indoor environments. http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/noise/noisesection/noise.html
• Radiation Program: To assure 100% radiation protection for radiation source users and the general public. http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/noise/radiationsection/radiation.html
• A/C Ventilation Unit: To protect and enhance indoor health through proper design, installation and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilating systems
• Asbestos Program: To protect public health and the environment from exposure to asbestos http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/noise/asbestoslead/asbestos.html
• Lead-Based Program: To protect public health and the environment from exposure to lead and lead-based paint hazards http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/noise/asbestoslead/lead.html
• Indoor Air Quality Program: To protect and enhance indoor air quality and minimize public exposure to indoor air pollutants. http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/noise/iaqsection/iaq.html

4. Where are the rules found?

• Department of Health Administration: provides rules and regulations regarding air pollution control in the following document: Amendment and Compilation of Chapter 11-60.1 Hawaii Administrative Rules (September 16, 2003). Lis of HAPs: see pp 233-240.
• http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/air/cab/CABrules/11-60-1.pdf .
•   Hawaii Administrative Rules (Sept 2003): http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/air/cab/CABrules/11-60-1.pdf
•   Federal and state air ambient quality standards: http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/air/cab/cab_misc_pdf/naaqs_feb_2010.pdf

5. Contact information?

• Clean Air Branch
  Hawaii Department of Health
  919 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 203
  Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

  e-mail: cab@doh.hawaii.gov

  Phone: (808) 586-4200 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
  Fax: (808) 586-4359

•  Indoor and Radiological Health Branch
  Indoor and Radiological Health Branch
  591 Ala Moana Blvd.
  Honolulu, HI 96813
  Phone: (808) 586-4700
  Fax: (808) 586-5838

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