Section 11-56-2 - General policy for nonpoint source pollution controlIt is the department's policy:
(1) To conserve State waters;(2) To protect, maintain, and restore the quality of State waters: (A) For recreational uses;(B) For the growth, support, and propagation of shellfish, fish, and other desirable species of aquatic life;(C) For marine, estuarine and fresh water research;(D) For the conservation of natural aquatic ecosystems such as coral reefs and streams; and(E) For domestic, agricultural, industrial, and other legitimate uses.(3) To provide for the prevention, abatement, and control of new and existing nonpoint sources of pollution;(4) To cooperate with county, state, and federal agencies in carrying out these objectives;(5) To encourage and facilitate implementation of holistic water quality improving management measures and best management practices for the benefit of Hawaii; and(6) To consider compliance with plans or requirements developed or implemented pursuant to this chapter, as compliance with Hawaii water pollution control programs.[Eff 6/25/2021] (Auth: HRS §§ 205A-2, 342D-1, 342D-4, 342D-50, 342E-2, 342E-3; 16 U.S.C. §§ 1455b et seq.; 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251, 1329, 1370) (Imp: HRS §§ 342E-2, 342E-3)