Hawaii Revised Statutes 340f. Hawaii Law for Mandatory Certification of Public Water System Operators

• 340f-1 Definitions.
  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Association of boards of certification for operating personnel in water and wastewater utilities" means...
• 340f-2 Classification.
  The board shall classify all public water systems, water treatment plants, and distribution systems, and shall define the terms "water treatment plant" and "distribution...
• 340f-3 Certification.
  (a) Upon board approval the director shall issue certificates entitling qualified individuals to operate water treatment plants or distribution systems, or both. Each certificate...
• 340f-4 Board of Certification.
  (a) A state board of certification of five members shall be appointed by the governor to carry out this chapter. The board shall be...
• 340f-5 Association of Certification Authorities.
  The board may, when taking action pursuant to sections 340F-2, 340F-3, and 340F-7, consider generally applicable criteria and guidelines developed by the association of...
• 340f-6 Certification Requirement.
  All classified water treatment plants whether publicly or privately owned, used, or intended for use by the public or private persons, shall at all...
• 340f-7 Rules.
  The board shall adopt rules as may be necessary for the administration of this chapter, which shall include at least the following provisions: (1)...
• 340f-8 Prohibited Acts.
  It shall be unlawful: (1) For any public water system, or major segment of a public water system such as a water treatment plant...
• 340f-9 Injunctions and Civil Penalty.
  Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any rules, regulations, criterion, procedure, or certificate issued hereunder may, in a legal action...
• 340f-10 Criminal Penalties.
  Any individual who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to...
• 340f-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...
• 340f-12 Reciprocity.
  (a) On or after June 17, 1991, certification of operators by any state which, as determined by the board, accepts certifications made or certification...

Last modified: October 27, 2016