§342E-2 - Nonpoint source pollution management and control program; rules. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§342E-2]  Nonpoint source pollution management and control program; rules.  (a)  There is established within the department a nonpoint source pollution management and control program to administer, enforce, and carry out all laws, rules, and programs relating to nonpoint source pollution in the State.  The program may request the assistance of the clean water branch staff of the department, whenever necessary, in administering this chapter and, upon request, shall assist in the implementation and enforcement of chapter 342D.

     (b)  The nonpoint source pollution management and control program shall administer this chapter through the director.  The director may delegate to any person the power and authority vested in the director by this chapter as the director deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this chapter, except the power to make rules. [L 1993, c 345, pt of §2]