Bill Text: HI HB2030 | 2016 | Regular Session | Amended


Bill Title: Sewage; Discharge; Prohibited; Exception

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-07-13 - Act 248, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357). [HB2030 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2016-HB2030-Amended.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2030

TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2016

H.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

S.D. 2

 

C.D. 1

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO POLLUTION.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§342D-    Treated or raw sewage; prohibition.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no person, including any public body, shall discharge any treated or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026; provided that this section shall not apply to a sewage treatment plant that:

     (1)  Utilizes sewage to produce clean energy pursuant to section 196-10.5; and

     (2)  Is in compliance with this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or a permit or variance issued by the director.

     (b)  Nothing in this section shall be construed to:

     (1)  Prohibit the use of reclaimed or recycled water for a beneficial purpose as provided by law; or

     (2)  Allow the discharge of treated or raw sewage into state waters in violation of any federal statute, rule, or regulation."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2016.



Report Title:

Sewage; Discharge; Prohibited; Exception

 

Description:

Prohibits the discharge of treated or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 except when used to create clean energy.  (HB2030 CD1)

 

 

 

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