THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	526
TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, 2017
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO POLLUTION.

 

 

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

 

     SECTION 1.  Section 342D-50.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.

     ["[§342D-50.5]  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.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. 

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

Report Title:

Pollution; Sewage Discharge; Prohibition; Repeal

 

Description:

Repeals the law prohibiting the discharge of treated or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026.

 

 

 

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