Section 11-46-11 - Powers and duties In order to implement and enforce this chapter and for the general purpose of prevention, control, and abatement of noise pollution in the State, the director shall have, in addition to any other vested authority, the power to:
(1) Conduct research programs for the purpose of determining the causes, effects, and hazards of excessive noise and the means whereby noise may be monitored, controlled, or abated;(2) Conduct programs of public education regarding the causes, effects, and general methods of abatement and control of noise; the actions prohibited by this chapter and the procedures for reporting violations;(3) Cooperate, to the extent practicable, with all appropriate state, federal, and county agencies;(4) Coordinate noise programs with appropriate county agencies in providing technical assistance in areas such as development of regulatory control of activities creating noise disturbances, and in sound measurement;(5) Conduct state educational and training programs on noise prevention, control, and abatement, including the preparation and distribution of information relating to excessive noise and its effect on people;(6) Request any other department or agency responsible for any proposed or final standard, regulation, or similar action to consult on the advisability of revising the action, if there is reason to believe that the action is not consistent with any provision of this chapter;(7) Develop and recommend for promulgation, provisions regulating the use and operation of any product; and(8) Develop and promulgate standards, testing methods, and procedures.[Eff SEP 23 1996] (Auth: HRS §§ 342F-3, 342F-31, 342F-33) (Imp: HRS §§ 342F-3, 342F-31, 342F-33)