§340B-11 - Powers and duties of the board. - Hawaii Statutes

     §340B-11  Powers and duties of the board.  To carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, the board shall:

     (1)  Perform any and all acts and adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it finds necessary or appropriate;

     (2)  Enter into agreements, contracts, or cooperative arrangements, under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate with other state, federal, or interstate agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, or other organizations or individuals;

     (3)  Receive financial and technical assistance from the federal government and other public or private agencies;

     (4)  Participate in related programs of the federal government, other states, interstate agencies, or other public or private agencies or organizations;

     (5)  Furnish upon request to federal, state, or interstate agencies, municipalities, educational institutions and other organizations and individuals, reports, information, and materials relating to the certification program authorized by this chapter;

     (6)  Revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any certificate of any individual following a hearing before the board of the individual or the individual’s designated representative, when it is determined that the individual has practiced fraud or deception; that reasonable care, judgment, or the application of the individual’s knowledge or ability was not used in the performance of the individual’s duties; or that the individual is incompetent or unable to properly perform the individual’s duties; provided that the board gives the person concerned notice and hearing in conformity with chapter 91;

     (7)  Delegate those duties and responsibilities the board may deem appropriate for the purpose of administering requirements of this chapter;

     (8)  Establish and collect such fees for application, conduct examinations, issue or renew certificates as are necessary for the support of this chapter, and deposit all fees collected into the wastewater treatment certification board special fund; and

     (9)  Oversee the development and implementation of a continuous training program if that is necessary to carry out this chapter. [L 1978, c 169, pt of §2; gen ch 1985; am L 1999, c 238, §2]