Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Here’s an overview of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 11 – Department of Health:
📘 What It Covers
HAR Title 11 governs policies, procedures, and programs overseen by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH)—ranging from water quality, sanitation, and waste management to licensing of healthcare facilities and emergency response
It includes general administrative rules and numerous programmatic chapters such as pools, solid waste, clinical labs, communicable diseases, and more .
🗂️ Structure Breakdown
Subtitle 1 – General Departmental Provisions
Chapter 1: Rules of practice & procedure (hearings, rulemaking, contested cases)
Following chapters address specific areas—e.g., Chapter 20 covers public water systems, Chapters 58.1 solid waste, 60.1 air pollution, 106 background checks, etc.
🆕 Recent & Emergency Rule Updates
Emergency amendment to HAR 11‑157‑5(b) (Immunization/Examination) effective April 8, 2025 .
New rule HAR 11‑280.1 (Underground Storage Tanks) effective March 21, 2025
Interim compilation rules for hemp and medical cannabis (Chapters 11‑37 & 11‑850) adopted December 6, 2024
How to Access the Official Rules
Hawaii DOH OPPPD Rules Page – the official source listing current Title 11 chapters and emergency rules
Justia or Cornell Code – searchable repositories (Not always fully up-to-date disclaimers)
🧭 Tips for Working with HAR Title 11
Verify currency: Official DOH site is most reliable for active, emergency, or proposed changes.
Refer to chapter listings: Subtitle 1 covers procedural groundwork; subsequent chapters (e.g. 20, 58.1, 106, 157) detail specific programs.
Track amendments: Pay attention to emergency rules like HAR 11‑157‑5(b) and new additions like HAR 11‑280.1.
✅ Summary Table of Key Chapters & Updates
| Chapter(s) | Topic Area | Status / Update |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rules of Practice & Procedure | Core administrative framework |
| 20 | Rules for Public Water Systems | In effect, DOH-regulated |
| 58.1 | Solid Waste Management | Active regulation (solid/hazardous) |
| 60.1 | Air Pollution Control | Active regulation post-2024 repeal |
| 106 | Background Checks | Governs DOH personnel screening |
| 157 | Immunization / Disease Control | Emergency amendment – Apr 8, 2025 |
| 280.1 | Underground Storage Tanks | New – Mar 21, 2025 |
| 37 & 850 | Hemp & Medical Cannabis | Interim rules – Dec 6, 2024 |
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