Current through November, 2024
Section 13-170-60 - Implementing priorities and structure of the Hawaii water plan(a) Integration of the Hawaii water plan is dependent on the creation of a master water resource inventory, designation of hydrologic units as identified in section 13-170-20, and formulation of water quality criteria as described in section 13-170-52.(b) The water resource protection plan and the water quality plan shall be created as soon as practicable in order that the state and county may use the information in preparing their respective plans.(c) The water resource protection plan shall incorporate, where applicable, data contained within the water quality plan for the purpose of protecting, conserving and augmenting the state's water resources.(d) Both the state water projects plan and each county water use and development plan shall be subject to the water resource protection plan.(e) The Hawaii water plan shall guide the commission in the designation of water management areas and in the issuance of permits as set forth in chapter 174C, HRS.[Eff. MAY 27, 1988] (Auth: HRS § 174C-8) (Imp: HRS §§ 174C-5, 174C-31, 174C-32, 174C-68)