Section 15-150-19 - Emergency approvals(a) In case of emergency repairs to existing public utilities including, but not limited to, flood control structures, water, sewer, gas, and electric transmission lines, and highways, the respective governmental agency or public utility company is exempted from obtaining a special management area use approval pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Two reports of any repair projects, valued in excess of $500,000, shall be recorded with the lead agency, one within three days after the start of the project and the other upon its completion.(b) In the event a disaster is impending or has been declared under county law, or under chapter 127 or 128, HRS, the requirements of this subchapter shall be waived.[Eff 2/25/2000; am and comp 4/17/2009; am and comp ] (Auth: HRS §§ 205A-30, 206E-8.5) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 206E-8.5)