Department of Agriculture

September 28, 2024

Proposed Amendments to Section 4-66, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) – Pesticides

 

PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND:

Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 4-66 was last updated in 2019 due to the implementation of Act 45 of the twenty-ninth legislative session. In 2019 and 2020, the Pesticides Branch was required to update the State’s Certification Plan by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). To obtain approval, the Pesticides Branch updated the Certification Plan to mirror requirements set forth in the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). The included submittal provides for changes and amendments to specific language related to the Certification Plan and updated civil and criminal penalties from Act 220 of the thirty-second legislative session.

Background:

Administrative rules for any part of government should be updated intermittently to ensure government programs function efficiently and effectively. HAR chapter 4-66 was last updated on August 23, 2019 after the passing of Act 45 of the twenty-ninth legislative session in July 2018. Two events necessitated the update of HAR 4-66; the Pesticides Branch received approval for the State Certification Plan from the U.S. EPA on Nov. 28, 2022, and Act 220 of the thirty-second legislative session was passed on July 5, 2023.

The approved State Certification Plan requires replacing instances of “shall” to “must” to clarify what is required, not recommended, and match the language more widely used in federal law. Amendments to the certification plan of restricted use pesticides (RUP) applicators are necessary to comply with the EPA approved state plan. EPA approval of the state certification plan allows for the use of one set of rules need to be followed to comply with both the state and the federal government.

Fines for violations of Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”) Chapter 149A have not increased for 23 years for commercial pesticide applicators and nearly 50 years for private pesticide applicators. Updates to the maximum civil and criminal penalties will reduce repeat violators and provide a more substantial deterrent for violating HRS Chapter 149A.

AUTHORITY:

Pursuant to HRS section 149A-51(c), “The committee shall advise and assist the department in developing or revising laws and rules to carry out and effectuate the purposes of this chapter and in advising the department in pesticides problems.”

RECOMMENDATION:

It is respectfully requested that the Advisory Committee on Pesticides recommends to the Board of Agriculture: (1) that all incorporations of and references in HAR chapter 4-66 to provisions in the Code of Federal Regulations (a) be amended and updated to the current revised versions and (b) be updated in Appendices B and C; (2) the adoption of updated Appendices A and B, and the new Appendix C; and (3) the following changes, amendments, deletions, and additions of HAR Chapter 4-66:

(Material to be deleted is bracketed and struck through. New material is underscored.)

1. 4-66 table of contents, page 66-4: “§4-66-66.1 Enforcement action and penalty assessment schedule; collection of penalties”
2. 4-66-4(a), page 66-11: “Appendix B, 40 CFR part 156 [(2017)] (2023), adopted __________, is appended at the end of this chapter.”
3. 4-66-39(a)(2), page 66-28: “A new product registered [shall] must be accompanied, at the time of use, by labeling meeting all applicable criteria of sections 4-66-4 to 4-66-31. New product labeling [shall] must also contain a statement identifying “For distribution and use only within the State of Hawaii” and the assigned special local need number.”
4. 4-66-39(a)(3), page 66-28: “For a registration of an additional use of a federally registered product, labeling from the federally registered product [shall] must be accompanied at the time of use by supplemental labeling that contains: …”
5. 4-66-39(b), page 66-29: “All products registered by the head [shall] must meet all appropriate federal packaging standards as well as all appropriate standards for coloration established and contained in section 4-66-42.1. …”
6. 4-66-53(a), page 66-41: “Dealers permitted to sell or distribute restricted use pesticides [shall] must keep a record of each sale, distribution, delivery, theft, spill, or any other activity affecting the amount of restricted use pesticides, pesticides requiring an annual permit pursuant to section 4-66-63.1, and special permit to apply restricted use pesticides by aerial application pursuant to section 4-66-64. These records [shall] must be kept at each sales outlet on forms or through other media approved by the head.”
7. 4-66-53(b), page 66-41: “Records [shall] must show the name and address of purchaser, a description of the activity affecting the amount of restricted use pesticide or pesticide requiring an annual permit or special permit, date of sale or other activity affecting the inventory amount, identity of the formulation or brand sold and quantity (including product name and EPA registration number and any applicable emergency exemption or special local need registration number), and for sales of restricted use pesticides, the applicator’s certification number, certification category and certification expiration date, intended use and the name or initials of the employee making the sale or record entry.”
8. 4-66-53(c), page 66-41: “A copy of the permitted sales outlet’s records as specified in this section shall be submitted to the head within fifteen calendar days after the end of each calendar month for which the record is being kept. A copy [shall] must be kept at the permitted sales outlet where the sales were made for a period of [one year] two years.
9. 4-66-56(b)(1), page 66-44, add new subparagraph (D): “(D) Seed treatment. For persons using or supervising the use of restricted use pesticides other than by fumigation on seeds in seed treatment facilities;”
10. 4-66-56(b)(11), page 66-47: “Category 11, chemigation pest control. For persons using or supervising the use of restricted use pesticides other than by fumigation applied through an irrigation system. Certification in this category requires concurrent certification in category 1(A), 2, 3, or 10.”
11. 4-66-56(c)(3), page 66-48: “Category 3, chemigation. For persons conducting agricultural pest control other than by fumigation, with pesticides applied through irrigation systems.  Certification in this category requires concurrent certification in category 1, general agricultural pest control.”
12. 4-66-57(a), page 66-48; “Applicants for certification [shall] must be at least eighteen years of age and shall possess a history of honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity and fair dealing. Such personal history shall be based on information obtained intra-departmentally, interdepartmentally, and/or through publicly available records;”
13. 4-66-57(c), pages 66-48 to -49: “(c) The department shall ensure that examinations meet the following standards:

(1)        Examinations [shall] must be presented and answered in writing;

(2)        Examinations [shall] must be proctored by an individual designated by the department;

(3)        At the time of examination, each person seeking certification [shall] must present a valid, government-issued photo identification or other similarly reliable form of identification as proof of identity and age;

(4)        Each person seeking certification [shall] must be given instruction on examination procedure before beginning the examination;

(5)        Examinations [shall] must be kept secure before, during, and after the examination period.  No portion of the examination or associated reference materials may be copied or retained by any person other than persons authorized by the department;

(6)        There [shall] must be no verbal or non-verbal communication with anyone other than the proctor during the examination period;

(7)        Only reference materials approved by the department may be used during the examination; and

(8)        In addition to the written examination the department may employ additional methods for determining applicator competency.”

14. 4-66-57(d), pages 66-49 to -52: “Applicants [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of the principles and practices of pest control. The knowledge [shall] must include the following areas:

(1)        Label and labeling comprehension.  Familiarity with pesticide labels and labeling; an understanding of label function, format and terminology; an understanding of instructions, warnings, symbols, and other common labeling requirements; an understanding that it is a violation of federal and State law to use any pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling; an understanding that certification is required in the certification category appropriate to the type and site of the application; an understanding of labeling requirements for supervising non-certified applicators working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator; an understanding of labeling requirements that a certified applicator must be physically present at the site of the application; an understanding of the meaning of product classification as either general or restricted use and that a product may be unclassified; understanding and complying with product-specific notification requirements; and recognizing the difference between mandatory and advisory labeling language;” …

…(7)          Application methods.  Practical knowledge and understanding of selecting the appropriate application method; an understanding of methods used to apply various forms and formulations of pesticides; knowledge of which application method to use in a given situation and that use of a fumigant or aerial application, or other special category pesticide requires additional certification; …

…(9)          Responsibilities of supervisors of non-certified applicators.  Practical knowledge of applicable Federal and State supervisory requirements, including any requirements on the product label and labeling, regarding the use of restricted use pesticides by non-certified applicators.  …”

15. 4-66-58, page 66-52 to -59: “4-66-58 Specific standards for certification of applicators.  In addition to satisfying the requirements of section 4-66-57, applicants for certification [shall] must demonstrate through written examinations practical knowledge of the principles and practices of pest control and proper and effective use of restricted use pesticides for each particular category or subcategory of certification applied for, as follows:

(a)        Commercial applicators

(1)        Category 1, agricultural pest control, which includes the following subcategories:

(A)       Crop pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of the crops, grasslands, and non-crop agricultural lands and the specific pests on those areas on which the applicator may be using restricted use pesticides.  Applicators in this category [shall] must demonstrate operational knowledge concerning soil and water problems, pre-harvest intervals, restricted entry intervals, phytotoxicity, potential for environmental contamination, non-target injury and other problems resulting from the use of restricted use pesticides in agricultural areas. The required knowledge includes the potential for phytotoxicity due to a wide variety of plants to be protected, for drift, for persistence beyond the intended period of pest control, and for non-target exposures;

(B)       Animal pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of such animals and the animals’ associated pests.  The required knowledge includes specific pesticide toxicity and residue potential, and the hazards associated with factors such as formulation, application techniques, age of animals, stress and extent of treatment; and

(C)       Soil and non-soil fumigant pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of the pest problems and pest control practices associated with performing fumigation applications, including label and labeling comprehension, worker protection measures, restricted entry periods, recordkeeping requirements, and safety measures to minimize adverse health effects.  Applicators [shall] must also demonstrate an understanding of how applicators and bystanders can be exposed to fumigants, signs and symptoms of exposure to fumigants, first aid procedures, emergency preparedness, the ability to calculate buffer zones, air concentrations of fumigant, and preparation of site-specific fumigant management plans and post-application summaries; soil and non-soil fumigant pest control applicators must demonstrate practical knowledge of the pest problems and pest control practices associated with performing soil fumigant applications and fumigation applications to sites other than soil as specified in 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(13) and (14) (2023).

(D)       Seed treatment applicators must demonstrate practical knowledge including recognizing types of seeds to be treated, the effects of carriers and surface active agents on pesticide binding and germination, the hazards associated with handling, sorting and mixing, and misuse of treated seed, the importance of proper application techniques to avoid harm to non-target organisms, and the proper disposal of unused treated seeds.

(2)       Category 2, forest pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of the types of forests, forest nurseries, seed production and pest involved.  The required knowledge [shall] must include the cyclic occurrence of certain pests, population dynamics as a basis for programming pesticide applications, the relevant organisms causing harm and the organisms’ vulnerability to the pesticides to be applied, how to determine when pesticide use is proper, selection of application method, proper use of application equipment to minimize non-target exposures, and appropriate responses to meteorological factors and adjacent land use.  The applicator [shall] must demonstrate an understanding of the potential for phytotoxicity due to a wide variety of plants to be protected, for drift, for persistence beyond the intended period of pest control, and for non-target exposures.  Because forest stands frequently include watersheds, aquatic situations, and harbor wildlife, the applicator [shall] must demonstrate knowledge of pest control methods that will minimize the possibility of secondary problems such as surface or ground water contamination and unintended effects on wildlife;

(3)       Category 3, ornamental and turf pest control applicators demonstrate practical knowledge of pesticide problems associated with the production and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, groundcover, and turf, including knowledge of potential phytotoxicity due to the wide variety of plants to be protected, for drift, for persistence beyond the intended period of pest control, and for non-target exposures.  Because of the frequent proximity of human habitations to application activities, applicators in this category [shall] must also demonstrate practical knowledge of application methods that will minimize or prevent hazards to humans, pets, and other domestic animals;

(4)       Category 4, aerial pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of pest problems and pest control practices associated with performing aerial application of restricted use pesticides as specified in 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(15) (2023).  Applicators [shall] must also demonstrate the ability to read and understand labeling requirements specific to aerial applications, how to choose, operate and maintain aerial application equipment, knowledge of factors to consider before and during aerial application such as weather conditions, wind velocity, and how to minimize drift, demonstrate competency in performing an aerial pesticide application, and knowledge of restricted use pesticide recordkeeping requirements;

(5)       Category 5, aquatic pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of the characteristics of various aquatic use situations, and the potential for adverse effects on non-target plants, fish, birds, beneficial insects and other organisms in the immediate aquatic environment and downstream.  Applicators [shall] must also demonstrate the principles of limited area applications;

(6)        Category 6, right-of-way pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of the types of environments (terrestrial and aquatic) traversed by rights-of-way, recognition of target pests, and techniques to minimize non-target exposure, runoff, drift, and excessive foliage destruction.  Right-of-way pest control applicators [shall] must also demonstrate knowledge of the potential for phytotoxicity due to a wide variety of plants and pests to be controlled, and for persistence beyond the intended period of pest control.  Applicators doing right-of-way work [shall] must demonstrate knowledge of application equipment, containment of the pesticide within the right-of-way area, and drift control methods and procedures;

(7)       Category 7, industrial, institutional, and structural pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate a practical knowledge of industrial, institutional, and structural pests, including recognizing those pests and signs of the pest’s presence, habitats, life cycles, biology, and behavior as it may be relevant to problem identification and control.  Applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of types of formulations appropriate for control of industrial, institutional and structural pests, and methods of application that avoid contamination of food, minimize damage to and contamination of areas treated, minimize acute and chronic exposure of people and pets, and minimize environmental impacts of outdoor application.  Applicators in this category [shall] must also demonstrate knowledge of the pesticide labeling of the products typically used in the applicator’s operations, including hazards to the environment, emergency procedures, application methods, disposal, and pertinent laws, rules, and regulations; Applicators in subcategories using or supervising the use of fumigant restricted use pesticides must demonstrate practical knowledge of the pest problems and pest control practices associated with fumigation applications to sites other than soil as specified in 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(14) (2023);

(8)       Category 8, public health pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of pests that are important vectors of disease, including recognizing the pests and signs of the pests’ presence, habitats, life cycles, biology and behavior as it may be relevant to problem identification and control.  The required knowledge also includes how to minimize damage to and contamination of areas treated, acute and chronic exposure of people and pets, and non-target exposures.  Applicators [shall] must demonstrate competency in nonchemical control methods such as sanitation, waste disposal, and drainage.  Applicators [shall] must also demonstrate knowledge of hazards to the environment, emergency procedures, application methods, disposal, and pertinent laws, rules, and regulations;

(9)       Category 9, regulatory pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of regulated pests, applicable laws relating to quarantine and other regulation of regulated pests, and the potential impact on the environment of restricted use pesticides used in suppression and eradication programs.  Applicators [shall] must demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing introduction, spread, and population dynamics of regulated pests;

(10) Category 10, demonstration, research, and instructional pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of the potential problems, pests, and population levels reasonable expected to occur in a demonstration situation and the effects of restricted use pesticides on target and non-target organisms.  Applicators [shall] must also demonstrate competency in each pest control category applicable to the applicator’s demonstration. For purposes of demonstrating proper use of a particular pesticide product, out-of-state technical representatives visiting or working in the State for thirty days or less per year need not be certified in this category if certified in an equivalent category by a jurisdiction authorized by the EPA to issue certifications. The out-of-state technical representative shall present his or her certification credentials to the head for an equivalency determination prior to applying any restricted use pesticides in the State; and

(11)      Category 11, chemigation pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of labeling requirements specific to chemigation, how to choose, operate and maintain application equipment, the use of metering devices, strategies and equipment for backflow prevention, and procedures for irrigation system assessment for the distribution consistency of water, or chemicals, or both.

(b)       Private applicators

(1)       Category 1, general agricultural pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of agricultural commodities grown in the State and the specific pests relevant to these commodities.  Applicators in this category [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of how to avoid contamination of ground and surface waters, demonstrate an understanding of preharvest intervals, restricted entry intervals, and entry restricted periods and areas.  The applicator [shall] must also demonstrate a practical understanding of phytotoxicity, specific pesticide toxicity, and residue potential when pesticides are applied to animal or animal product agricultural commodities, and the relative hazards associated with using pesticides on animals or places in which animals are confined based on formulation, application technique, age of animal, stress, and extent of treatment.  General agricultural pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate a complete understanding of the Worker Protection Standard, part 170 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations [(2018)] 2023;

(2)       Category 2, agricultural pest control fumigant applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of pest problems and pest control practices associated with soil and non-soil fumigant applications.  Applicators in this category [shall] must demonstrate knowledge of label and labeling comprehension, safety measures to minimize adverse health effects, characteristics of soil and non-soil fumigants, selecting appropriate application methods and timing, factors that influence fumigant activity, worker protection measures, personal protective equipment and how to use it properly, restricted entry periods, posting requirements, recordkeeping requirements, an understanding of how applicators and bystanders can be exposed to fumigants.  Applicators [shall] must also demonstrate knowledge of signs and symptoms of exposure to fumigants, first aid procedures, emergency preparedness, the ability to calculate buffer zones, air concentrations of fumigant, and preparation of site-specific fumigant management plans and post-application summaries[;]. Agricultural pest control fumigant applicators must demonstrate practical knowledge of the pest problems and pest control practices associated with performing soil fumigant applications and fumigation applications to sites other than soil as specified in 40 CFR section 171.105(d) and (e) (2023); and

(3)       Category 3, agricultural chemigation pest control applicators [shall] must demonstrate practical knowledge of labeling requirements specific to chemigation, how to choose, operate and maintain application equipment, the use of metering devices, strategies and equipment for backflow prevention, and procedures for irrigation system assessment for distribution consistency of water, or chemicals, or both.  Applicators in this category [shall] must also demonstrate a complete understanding of the Worker Protection Standard, title 40, part 170, Code of Federal Regulations (2018).

(c)        Any certified commercial pesticide applicator or certified private pesticide applicator who fails to cooperate with an inspection conducted by the department pursuant to section 149A-36, Hawaii Revised Statutes, may be denied issuance or renewal of certification, or may have certification suspended or revoked.

(d)       Any certified commercial pesticide applicator or certified private pesticide applicator who misuses a pesticide, is criminally convicted under section 14(b) of FIFRA, or receives a final order imposing a civil penalty under section 14(a) of FIFRA may be denied issuance or renewal of certification, or may have certification suspended or revoked.”

16. 4-66-60(a)(1), page 66-60: “For initial certification of commercial applicators and renewal of commercial applicator certificates, the applicant [shall] must be at least eighteen years of age. Application shall be made on forms prescribed by the head.  Forms are available at the department or on-line at https://hdoa.hawaii.gov.  The completed form shall be submitted to the department, with the appropriate fee.  Once the form is received by the department, and the appropriate fee has been paid, the applicant will be scheduled for examination.  To gain entrance to the testing facility, an applicant [shall] must present a valid, government-issued photo identification or other similarly reliable form of identification as proof of identity and age. …”
17. 4-66-60(a)(4)(A), page 66-62: “…(C)   Soil and Non-soil Fumigant Pest Control. 30*

(D)       Seed Treatment…………………………  20 …”

18. 4-66-60(b)(1), pages 66-62 to -63: “For initial certification of private applicators and renewal of private applicator certificates, the applicant [shall] must be at least eighteen years of age. Application shall be on forms prescribed by the head.  Forms are available at the department or on-line at https://hdoa.hawaii.gov.  The completed form shall be submitted to the department, with the appropriate fee.  Once the form is received by the department, and the appropriate fee has been paid, the applicant will be scheduled for examination.  To gain entrance to the testing facility, an applicant [shall] must present a valid, government-issued photo identification or other similarly reliable form of identification as proof of identity and age. …”
19. 44-66-60(b)(4), page 66-64: “Certification of private applicator under special circumstances. An applicant for private applicator certification who is unable to pass a written examination may request that the department provide certain testing accommodations.  The head shall review requests for testing accommodation on a case-by-case basis.  The applicant may be offered the opportunity for testing under special circumstances if the head finds the accommodation request is reasonable and will not result in public safety being compromised.  All testing accommodations shall cover the general standards specified in section 4-66-57 and the specific standards specified in section 4-66-58(b). …”
20. 4-66-61(b)(2), pages 66-67 to -68: “The certified applicator [shall] must give the non-certified applicator use-specific written instructions in a manner the non-certified applicator can understand. The use-specific instructions [shall] must include labeling directions, precautions, and requirements applicable to the site, method of application, and pesticide used. The use-specific instructions must also include how the characteristics of the use site (e.g., surface and ground water, endangered species, local population and the conditions of application (e.g., equipment, method of application, formulation) might increase or decrease the risk of adverse effects. The certified applicator must ensure that the non-certified applicator has been instructed within the last twelve months in the safe operation of any equipment the non-certified applicator will use for mixing, loading, transferring, or applying pesticides. The certified applicator [shall] must ensure that before each day of use equipment used for mixing, loading, transferring, or applying pesticides is in proper operating condition as intended by the manufacturer and can reasonably be used without risk of reasonably foreseeable adverse effects to by the non-certified applicator, other persons, or the environment. The certified applicator [shall] must ensure that the non-certified applicator has access to the applicable product labeling at all times during use, and if the labeling requires that personal protective equipment be worn, the certified applicator [shall] must ensure that the non-certified applicator has the appropriate clean personal protective equipment available and the equipment is used correctly for its intended purpose.  The certified applicator [shall] must ensure that the means to immediately communicate with the certified applicator is available to each non-certified applicator.  The certified applicator must be physically present at the site of the use being supervised when required by the product labeling.”
21. 4-66-61(4), page 66-68: “The non-certified applicator [shall] must [meet the minimum age requirement to use or apply restricted use pesticides under the supervision of a certified applicator] be at least eighteen years of age. The non-certified applicator [shall] must also meet any other non-certified applicator [qualification] requirements specified in title 40, [part 171,.201] Code of Federal Regulations [ (2018)] section 171.201 (2023).”
22. 4-66-62(a), page 66-69: “Certified pesticide applicators [shall] must keep records of all restricted use pesticide applications at the applicator’s principal place of business.”
23. 4-66-62(b), page 66-69: “These records must be kept for a period of two years and [shall] must be made available for inspection and copying by the head during reasonable working hours.”
24. 4-66-62(c), page 66-69: “Recordkeeping information [shall] must include:

(1)       Brand or common name of pesticide product applied;

(2)       EPA registration number;

(3)       Type of formulation;

(4)       Per cent active ingredient;

(5)       Scientific or common name of target pest;

(6)        Dilution rate;

(7)       Total amount of pesticide used;

(8)       Total area covered;

(9)       Time and date of application;

(10)      Address or location of treated site;

(11)     Name of certified applicator and his or her certification number;

(12)     Crop, commodity, stored product or other site;

(13)      Restricted entry interval and whether posting and oral notification are required; [and]

(14)      Records required under 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 171.201(e) (2023); and

(15)      Any other information the head deems necessary.”

25. 4-66-62(e), page 66-70: “Commercial applicators [shall] must retain a copy of the written record furnished to the agricultural employer in compliance with subsection (d). These records must be kept for a period of two years and [shall] must be made available for inspection and copying by the head during reasonable working hours.”
26. 4-66-62(h), page 66-71: “(h) Certified pesticide applicators [shall] must create or verify the existence of records documenting that each non-certified applicator who mixes, loads, transfers, or applies restricted use pesticides has the qualifications required under section 4-66-61(4). The records must include the information required under 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 171.201(e) (2023).”
27. 4-66-62(i), page 66-71: “[Failure] Falsification of any records required to be maintained by certified pesticide applicators or any other failure to comply with the recordkeeping requirements may result in certification revocation and subject the certified pesticide applicator to additional penalties as provided by law.”
28. 4-66-66.1, heading, page 66-77: “Enforcement action and penalty assessment schedule; collection of penalties.”
29. 4-66-66.1(a), page 66-77: “In proposing enforcement actions, the department may use the “Appendix A, enforcement action and penalty assessment schedule” dated ______________, which is appended at the end of this chapter and made a part of this section by reference.”
30. 4-66-66.1, page 66-77, add a new subsection (d): “(d) In case of inability to collect the administrative penalty or failure to pay all or any portion of the administrative penalty, the head may refer the matter to the department of the attorney general, who shall recover the amount by action in the appropriate court.”
31. 4-66 Appendix A: See attached revised enforcement action and penalty assessment schedule.
32. 4-66 Appendix B: See attached revised appendix for CFR provisions incorporated into HAR chapter 4-66.
33. 4-66 Appendix C: See attached new appendix for CFR provisions referenced in HAR chapter 4-66.

 

To download this summary, go to: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/HAR-4-66-SUBMISSION.pdf 

To view the proposed amendments in Ramseyer format, go to: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/HAR-Title-4-Chp-66-RAMSEYER-no-appx-DRAFT-1.pdf

Notice of Advisory Committee on Pesticides Meeting – Oct. 2, 2024: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/acpmtgs/

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January 16, 2024
Posted in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Dec. 27, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Branch

Proposed Amendments to Title 4, Subtitle 6, Chapter 72, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), entitled “Plant and Non-Domestic Animal Quarantine Plant Intrastate Rules” to, Among Other Things: Implement Quarantine Restrictions on the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) and CRB host materials; Implement Fees for Inspections and the Processing and Issuance of Permits; Establish Authority to Prohibit the Movement of Infested Materials Within the State; Include Penalties for Non-compliance; and Make Other Changes for Clarity or Simplification and Other Non-substantive Changes Correcting Grammar, Punctuation, or Typeface.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and Section 141-2, HRS, that the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (Department or HDOA) will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony from all interested persons on proposed amendments to Title 4, Subtitle 6, Chapter 72, HAR, entitled “Plant and Non-Domestic Animal Quarantine Plant Intrastate Rules”.

The proposed amendments to Chapter 4-72, HAR are noted below:

1. Title amended by adding “and Pest Host Material” and headings for “Subchapter 1 General Provisions” and “Subchapter 2 Intrastate Restrictions”.
2. Amending Section4-72-1 Objective to clarify the chapter is implementing Chapter 141, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and making technical changes.
3. Amending Section 4-72-2 Definitions by: (a) correcting the definition of “Board” and “Restricted Area”; (b) moving the definition “Department” to appear in alphabetical order; (c) deleting the definition “Chief” and changing all references from “chief” to “SPRO” throughout; and (d) the addition of the definitions “Compliance agreement”, “Infested”, “Person”, “Pest”, “Pest host material”, “Soil”, “SPRO” and “State” are added.
4. Adding “soil” to items required to be inspected and clarifies non-propagative plant parts may be inspected at HDOA’s discretion.
5. Amending Section 4-72-4 Prohibited transportations for clarity and adding that infested pest host material or pests may not be transported between or within islands of the State unless treated and that the inspectional requirements and prohibitions not apply in certain circumstances.
6. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-4.5 as section 4-72-10 (see below for proposed changes).
7. Adding a new section related to pest host material authorizing the SPRO to: (a) quarantine or prohibit the movement of infested items that are infested or infected with an insect, disease, or pest; require treatment of a storage areas of infested items; and determine the disposition of infested items.
8. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-8 as Section 4-72-6 to allow the harboring, rearing, or breeding of a pest in certain instances.
9. Establishing fees for inspections, permits, site inspections and mileage reimbursements.
10. Adding a new section clarifying the State is not responsible for economic loss or damage.
11. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-4.5 as section 4-72-10 to make technical changes and remove the requirement that the Board’s action to expand an infested area occur on the island where a new infestation has occurred, following written notice to likely-affected industry groups.
12. Adding a new section for penalties and clarifies violations are pursuant to Chapters 150A-14 and 141-7, HRS.
13. Adding a new section clarifying if a scientific or common name is changed it shall refer to the new name.
14. Adding a new section clarifying that if a provision of the chapter is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions are not affected.
15. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-5 as Section 4-72-15 to make technical changes and add new pest examples.
16. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-6 as 4-72-16 to make technical changes and add eligibility for research permits.
17. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-7 as Section 4-72-17 to make technical changes and add eligibility for diagnostic permits.
18. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-9 as 4-72-18, deleting “corms” throughout the section.
19. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-10 as 4-72-19 to make technical changes.
20. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-11 as 4-72-20 to make technical changes for clarity and adding restrictions for Fusarium tropical race 4.
21. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-12 as 4-72-21 to make technical changes and allow coffee propagation at a facility approved by the SPRO.
22. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-13 as 4-72-22 to make technical changes.
23. Adding a new section establishing quarantine restrictions on Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) and CRB host material and designates the entire island of Oahu as infested.
24. Other amendments made for clarity, simplification, or to correct format, grammar, punctuation, and typeface.

The public hearing will be held as follows:

January 30, 2023, at 6:00 PM.  Department of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine Conference Room,1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii

Access to the zoom link for the hearing: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81354285601

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Copies of the proposed rules may be reviewed by accessing the Department’s website at https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4-72-HAR-Ramseyer-Final-clean.pdf or in person, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 7:45 a.m. until 4:15 p.m., at the following Department offices until the conclusion of the public hearing:

Oahu-     1428 South King Street, Honolulu      Phone: (808) 973-9600
or 1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu                            Phone: (808) 832-0566

Hawaii-   16E Lanikaula Street, Hilo                   Phone: (808) 974-4141
or 73-302 Kupipi Street, Kailua-Kona                Phone: (808) 326-1077

          Kauai-      4398A Pua Loke Street, Lihue            Phone: (808) 274-7135

Maui-       635 Mua Street, Kahului                      Phone: (808) 873-3962

Molokai-  Molokai Irrigation Office                     Phone: (808) 567-9656
801 Puupeehua Ave., Hoolehua

Copies of the proposed rules may also be obtained at the above offices by paying a fee for photocopying or may be sent by mail to any person who requests a copy upon receipt of a fee for photocopying and postage. Requests for mailed copies of proposed rules should be sent in writing to the Plant Quarantine Branch at 1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 or by calling (808) 832-0566.

All interested parties are urged to attend the hearing and to submit comments orally or in writing. Those persons desiring to submit written testimony may do so prior to the public hearing via postal mail to the Plant Quarantine Branch at 1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu, HI 96819,via FAX at (808) 832-0584 or via e-mail at [email protected].  Please include the word “testimony” and the subject matter when submitting testimony by e-mail.  If possible, submit 5 written copies of the testimony to staff prior to the meeting. Those persons desiring to present oral testimony at the public hearing are asked to register with staff prior to the convening of the hearing. Testimony will be accepted up to the conclusion of the public hearing.  Attendance at the public hearing is not necessary to submit testimony.

Special accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, large printing, taped materials, and accessible parking, can be provided if requested at least ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled hearing. This request may be made in writing to the Plant Quarantine Branch at 1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 or calling (808) 832-0566.

 Sharon Hurd
Chairperson, Board of Agriculture

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December 15, 2023

Proposed Rule Change to Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 4-72

On February 28,2023, the Hawaii Board of Agriculture preliminarily approved the proposed changes to Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), entitled “Plant and Non-Domestic Animal Quarantine Plant Intrastate Rules.”

Chapter 4-72, HAR, is being amended to:

1. Title amended by adding “and Pest Host Material” and headings for “Subchapter 1 General Provisions” and “Subchapter 2 Intrastate Restrictions”.
2. Amending Objective to clarify the chapter is implementing Chapter 141, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and making technical changes.
3. Amending definitions by: (a) correcting the definition of “Board” and “Restricted Area”; (b) moving the definition “Department” to appear in alphabetical order; (c) deleting the definition “Chief” and changing all references from “chief” to “SPRO” throughout; and (d) the addition of the definitions “Compliance agreement”, “Infested”, “Person”, “Pest”, “Pest host material”, “Soil”, “SPRO” and “State” are added.
4. Adds “soil” to items required to be inspected and clarifies non-propagative plant parts may be inspected at HDOA’s discretion.
5. Amends Prohibited transportations for clarity and add that infested pest host material or pests may not be transported between or within islands of the State unless treated and that the inspectional requirements and prohibitions not apply in certain circumstances.
6. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-4.5 as section 4-72-10 (see below for proposed changes).
7. Adds a new section related to pest host material authorizing the SPRO to: (a) quarantine or prohibit the movement of infested items that are infested or infected with an insect, disease, or pest; require treatment of a storage areas of infested items; and determine the disposition of infested items.
8. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-8 as Section 4-72-6 to allow the harboring, rearing, or breeding of a pest in certain instances.
9. Establishes fees for inspections, permits, site inspections and mileage reimbursements.
10. Add a new section clarifying the State is not responsible for economic loss or damage.
11. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-4.5 as section 4-72-10 to make technical changes and remove the requirement that the Board’s action to expand an infested area occur on the island where a new infestation has occurred, following written notice to likely-affected industry groups.
12. Add a new section for penalties and clarifies violations are pursuant to Chapters 150A-14 and 141-7, HRS.
13. Adds a new section clarifying if a scientific or common name is changed it shall refer to the new name.
14. Add a new section clarifying that if a provision of the chapter is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions are not affected.
15. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-5 as Section 4-72-15 to make technical changes and add new pest examples.
16. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-6 as 4-72-16 to make technical changes and add eligibility for research permits.
17. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-7 as Section 4-72-17 to make technical changes and add eligibility for diagnostic permits.
18. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-9 as 4-72-18, deleting “corms” throughout the section.
19. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-10 as 4-72-19 to make technical changes.
20. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-11 as 4-72-20 to make technical changes for clarity and adding restrictions for Fusarium tropical race 4.
21. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-12 as 4-72-21 to make technical changes and allow coffee propagation at a facility approved by the SPRO.
22. Amending and renumbering Section 4-72-13 as 4-72-22 to make technical changes.
23. Adds a new section establishing quarantine restrictions on Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) and CRB host material and designates the entire island of Oahu as infested.
24. Other changes for clarity, simplification, or to correct format, grammar, punctuation, and typeface.

Please refer to Exhibit A for a detailed summary of the proposed changes to 4-72, HAR: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Exhibit-A-4-72-Summary-of-rule-amendments.docx

These rules are going through the public hearing approval process, pursuant to Chapter 91, HRS, and this notice shall be updated once the public hearing details are finalized.

A copy of the proposed rules can be found here: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4-72-HAR-Ramseyer-Final-clean.pdf

Copies of the proposed rules may also be obtained at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB) located at 1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96819, by paying a fee for photocopying or may be sent by mail to any person who requests a copy, upon receipt of a fee for photocopying and postage. Requests for mailed copies of proposed rules should be sent in writing to the HDOA PQB or by calling (808) 832-0566.

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The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability, or any other class as protected under applicable federal or state law, in administration of its programs, or activities, and, the Department of Agriculture does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights. The HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator is responsible for coordination or compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning non-discrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7 (Non-discrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency), including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the federal non-discrimination laws). If you have any questions about this notice or any of HDOA’s non-discrimination programs, policies, or procedures, you may contact: Rae Gee, Non-Discrimination Coordinator Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture 1428 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 973-9560 [email protected] If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a Department of Agriculture program or activity receiving federal assistance, please contact the HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator identified above or visit our website at https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/discriminationcomplaints/ to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination. The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture does not intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual or group for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege guaranteed under federal anti-discrimination laws, or because an individual has filed a complaint or has testified, assisted, or participated in any way in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing related to federal anti-discrimination laws, or has opposed any practice made unlawful by federal anti-discrimination laws. To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact the HDOA Office of the Chairperson at (808) 973-9560 or email [email protected]. Please allow sufficient time for HDOA to meet accommodation requests. Hawaiian ʻAʻole nō hoʻokae ka ʻOihana Mahi ʻAi o ka Mokuʻāina o Hawaiʻi i kō ke kanaka lāhui, ʻili, keka, ʻāina, kūlana makahiki, kīnānā a mea ʻokoʻa aʻe i kaʻa ma lalo o nā kānāwai pekelala a mokuʻāina, ma ka hoʻokele ʻana i kona mau papahana, pāhana, a ʻaʻole hoʻi hoʻomakaʻu, ʻimi mākaia, a ʻākeʻakeʻa ka ʻOihana Mahi ʻAi i kekahi kanaka a hui paha ma muli o kō lākou pono, hihia ʻana i kekahi mau hana hoʻopale ʻia a i ʻole kūʻē kekahi mau hana hoʻokapu ʻia ma lalo o nā Mahele 5 a me ka 7 o ka 40 Papa Kānāwai Pekelala (C.F.R.). HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator he kuleana kona ʻo ka hoʻolaukaʻi ʻana i nā hihia e pili ana i nā hana hoʻokae, a ʻo kekahi o kāna mau hana ka nānā ʻana i nā palapala hoʻopiʻi i loaʻa mai ma lalo o ka 40 C.F.R. Māhele 5 a me ka 7 (Kānāwai no ka Hoʻokae i loko o nā Papahana a Hanana i Kākoʻo ʻia i ke Kālā Pekelala mai ka ʻOihana Mālama Kaiaola), a me ke Poʻoʻōlelo VI o ke Kānāwai Pono Kiwila o ka makahiki 1964 i hoʻololi ʻia; ka ʻĀpana 504 o ke Kānawai Hoʻopulapula o ka makahiki 1973; ke Kānāwai Hoʻokae Kūlana Makahiki o ka makahiki 1975; ka Poʻoʻōlelo IX o nā Hoʻololi i ke Kānāwai Hoʻonaʻauao o ka makahiki 1972; a me ka ʻĀpana 13 o ke Kānāwai Pekelala Kāohi Hoʻohaumia Wai a me kona Pākuʻi Hoʻololi o ka makahiki 1972 (ʻo ia hoʻi nā kānāwai hoʻokae pekelala mai kēia mua aku). Inā he mau nīnau kāu no kēia hoʻolaha, a i ʻole no kekahi o kō HDOA polokalamu, kulekele, a kaʻina hana, e hoʻohui ʻoe me: Rae Gee, Non-Discrimination Coordinator Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture 1428 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 973-9560 [email protected] Inā he manaʻo no kou hoʻokae ʻia i loko kekahi pōʻaiapili no kekahi pāhana a hanana o ka ʻOihana Mahi ʻAi i kākoʻo ʻia i kekahi kālā kākoʻo pekelala, e hoʻohui ʻoe me HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator i ʻōlelo ʻia i luna aʻe nei, a i ʻole e kipa aku i kō mākou kaha pūnaewele ma https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/discriminationcomplaints/ no kekahi ʻike hou aʻe no ka waiho ʻana i hoʻopiʻi. ʻAʻole e hoʻomakaʻu, ʻōlelo hoʻoweliweli, a hoʻokae aku ka ʻOihana Mahi ʻAi i kekahi kanaka a hui paha me ka manaʻo e hoʻolalau i kekahi pono ma lalo o nā kānawai hoʻokae pekelala, a i ʻole i kekahi kanaka no kona waiho ʻana i palapala hoʻopiʻi a hōʻike manaʻo ʻana paha, a me kona komo ʻana i kekahi hoʻokolo, hōʻike manaʻo, a pēlā aku i pili i nā kānāwai hoʻokae pekelala, a i ʻole inā ua kūʻē ia kanaka i kekahi ʻano hana i pāpā ʻia ma lalo o ia mau kānāwai pekelala e pili ana i hoʻokae. No ke noi ʻana i kōkua māhele a unuhi ʻōlelo, a me nā lawelawe a kōkua keu o kēlā ʻano kēia ʻano, e kelepona aku i ke keʻena o ka Luna Hoʻokele o ka HDOA ma (808) 973-9560 a i ʻole e leka uila aku iā [email protected]. E ʻae mai i wā e hoʻolako aku ai ka HDOA i ia mau lawelawe ʻana. Ilocano Ti Departamento ti Agrikultura ti Hawai‘i ket saan a mangidumduma maibasar iti puli, kolor, seks, nasion a nagtaudan, edad, wenno disabilidad, wenno aniaman a dadduma a klase a protektado iti masakupan ti maipakat a linteg ti pederal wenno estado, iti panangimaton kadagiti programa, wenno aktibidadna, ken, ti Departamento ti Agrikultura ket saan a mamutbuteng wenno bumales maibusor iti siasinoman nga indibidual wenno grupo gapu ta inusarda dagiti karbenganda a makipaset kadagiti tignay a maprotektaran, wenno sinumra ti aramid a maiparit, babaen ti 40 C.F.R. Paset 5 ken 7, wenno para iti panggep a panangsinga kadagita a karbengan. Ti HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator ket responsable para iti panangikoordina wenno kadagiti gannuat a panangsurot ken panangawat kadagiti saludsod a mainaig kadagiti makalikagum iti saan a panangidumduma nga impaulog ti 40 C.F.R. Paset 5 ken 7 (Saan a Panangidumduma kadagiti Programa wenno Aktibidad a Panangawat iti Tulong manipud iti Ahensia ti Proteksion ti Aglawlaw), kaibilangan ti Paulo VI ti Linteg kadagiti Karbengan a Sibil ti 1964, kas naamiemdaran; Paset 504 ti Linteg iti Rehabilitasion ti 1973; ti Linteg iti Panangidumduma iti Edad ti 1975; Paulo IX dagiti Amiendar iti Edukasion ti 1972; ken Paset 13 dagiti Amiendar iti Linteg ti Pederal iti Panangkontrol iti Polusion ti Danum ti 1972 (kalpasan ditoy ket sapasap a maawagan kas dagiti linteg ti pederal iti saan a panangidumduma). Nu addaanka iti aniaman a saludsod maipapan iti daytoy a pakaammo wenno aniaman kadagiti programa, pagalagadan, wenno wagas ti saan a panangidumduma ti HDOA, mabalinmo a kontaken ti: Rae Gee, Non-Discrimination Coordinator Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture 1428 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 973-9560 [email protected] Nu patiem a naidumdumaka mainaig iti programa wenno aktibidad ti Departamento ti Agrikultura a panangawat iti tulong ti pederal, maidawat a kontakem ti HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator a nadakamat iti ngato wenno bisitaem ti websitemi iti https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/discriminationcomplaints/ tapno maammoam nu kasano ken sadino ti pagidatagan iti reklamo iti panangidumduma. Ti Departamento ti Agrikultura ti Hawai‘i ket saan a mamutbuteng, agpangta, mamilit, wenno mangidumduma iti siasinoman nga indibidual wenno grupo para iti panggep a panangsinga iti aniaman a karbengan wenno prebelehio a magarantiaan iti masakupan dagiti linteg ti pederal a maibusor iti panangidumduma, wenno gapu ta nagidatag ti maysa nga indibidual iti reklamo wenno nagpaneknek, timmulong, wenno nakipaset iti aniaman a wagas iti maysa nga imbestigasion, panagukom, wenno panagdengngeg a mainaig kadagiti linteg ti pederal a maibusor iti panangidumduma, wenno simmuppiat iti aniaman nga aramid nga inaramid a dagiti linteg ti pederal a maibusor iti panangidumduma kas panaglabsing. Tapno agkiddaw iti panagipatarus, interpretasion, modipikasion, akomodasion, wenno dadduma pay a pangtulong a tulong wenno serbisio, kontaken ti Opisina ti Mangidadaulo iti HDOA iti (808) 973-9560 wenno ag-email iti [email protected]. Maidawat a palubusam ti umdas a tiempo para iti HDOA tapno matun-oyna dagiti kiddaw nga akomodasion. Nu masapulmo ti espesial a tulong wenno makatulong a tulong wenno serbisio tapno makapaset iti proseso ti publiko a panagdengngeg maidawat a kontakem ti empleado iti (808) 973-9550 iti saan a nababbaba ngem tallo (3) nga aldaw nga adda serrek sakbay ti pannakiuman tapno maaramid dagiti panagiyurnos. Laotian ພະແນກກະສິກຳຂອງລັດຮາວາຍບໍ່ເລືອກຈຳແນກບົນພື້ນຖານດ້ານເຊື້ອຊາດ, ສີຜິວ, ເພດ, ຊາດກຳເນີດ, ອາຍຸ ຫຼື ຄວາມພິການ ຫຼື ກຸ່ມຄົນອື່ນໆ ທີ່ຖືກປົກປ້ອງພາຍໃຕ້ກົດໝາຍລັດຖະບານ ຫຼື ລັດທີ່ກ່ຽວຂ້ອງ, ໃນການບໍລິຫານໂຄງການ ຫຼື ກິດຈະກຳຕ່າງໆ ແລະ, ພະແນກກະສິກຳບໍ່ໄດ້ຂົ່ມຂູ່ ຫຼື ຕອບໂຕ້ຕໍ່ບຸກຄົນ ຫຼື ກຸ່ມຄົນໃດໜຶ່ງ ເພາະວ່າພວກເຂົາໄດ້ໃຊ້ສິດທິຂອງເຂົາເຈົ້າໃນການມີສ່ວນຮ່ວມໃນການກະທຳທີ່ໄດ້ຮັບການຄຸ້ມຄອງ ຫຼື ຄັດຄ້ານການກະທຳທີ່ຖືກຫ້າມ, ໂດຍ 40 CFR ພາກ 5 ແລະ 7 ຫຼື ເພື່ອຈຸດປະສົງໃນການແຊກແຊງສິດທິດັ່ງກ່າວ. HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator ມີຄວາມຮັບຜິດຊອບຕໍ່ຄວາມພະຍາຍາມໃນການປະສານງານ ຫຼື ການປະຕິບັດ ແລະ ໄດ້ຮັບການສອບຖາມກ່ຽວກັບຂໍ້ກຳນົດທີ່ບໍ່ຈຳແນກການດໍາເນີນການໂດຍ 40 CFR ພາກທີ 5 ແລະ 7 (ການບໍ່ຈຳແນກໃນໂຄງການ ຫຼື ກິດຈະກຳທີ່ໄດ້ຮັບການຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອຈາກລັດຖະບານ, ຈາກອົງການປົກປ້ອງສິ່ງແວດລ້ອມ), ລວມທັງຫົວຂໍ້ VI ຂອງສິດທິພົນລະເມືອງກົດໝາຍວ່າດ້ວຍປີ 1964, ເຊິ່ງແກ້ໄຂເພີ່ມເຕີມ; ພາກທີ 504 ຂອງກົດໝາຍວ່າດ້ວຍການຟື້ນຟູປີ 1973; ກົດໝາຍວ່າດ້ວຍການຈຳແນກອາຍຸປີ 1975; ຫົວຂໍ້ IX ຂອງການປັບປຸງການສຶກສາປີ 1972; ແລະ ພາກ 13 ຂອງການແກ້ໄຂກົດໝາຍຄວບຄຸມມົນລະພິດທາງນໍ້າຂອງລັດຖະບານ ປີ 1972 (ຕໍ່ມາເອີ້ນວ່າກົດໝາຍວ່າດ້ວຍການບໍ່ຈຳແນກຂອງລັດຖະບານ). ຖ້າຫາກທ່ານມີຄຳຖາມໃດໆ ກ່ຽວກັບແຈ້ງການນີ້ ຫຼື ຂໍ້ໃດຂໍ້ໜຶ່ງຂອງ HDOA ຂອງບັນດາໂຄງການ, ນະໂຍບາຍ ຫຼື ຂັ້ນຕອນທີ່ບໍ່ຈຳແນກ, ທ່ານສາມາດຕິດຕໍ່ຫາ: Rae Gee, Non-Discrimination Coordinator Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture 1428 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 973-9560 [email protected] ຖ້າຫາກທ່ານເຊື່ອວ່າທ່ານໄດ້ຖືກຈຳແນກກ່ຽວກັບໂຄງການຂອງກະຊວງກະສິກໍາ ຫຼື ກິດຈະກຳທີ່ໄດ້ຮັບການຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອຈາກລັດຖະບານ, ກະລຸນາຕິດຕໍ່ຫາ HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator ລະບຸຢູ່ຂ້າງເທິງ ຫຼື ເຂົ້າເບິ່ງທີ່ເວັບໄຊທ໌ຂອງພວກເຮົາທີ https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/discriminationcomplaints/ ເພື່ອຮຽນຮູ້ວິທີ ແລະ ບ່ອນທີ່ຈະຍື່ນຄຳຮ້ອງທຸກຂອງການຈຳແນກ. ພະແນກກະສິກຳຂອງລັດຮາວາຍບໍ່ຂົ່ມຂູ່, ຂົ່ມເຫັງ, ບັງຄັບ ຫຼື ຈຳແນກບຸກຄົນ ຫຼື ກຸ່ມໃດໜຶ່ງ ເພື່ອຈຸດປະສົງແຊກແຊງສິດທິ ຫຼື ສິດທິພິເສດໃດໆ ທີ່ຖືກຮັບປະກັນພາຍໃຕ້ກົດໝາຍຕໍ່ຕ້ານການຈຳແນກຂອງລັດຖະບານ ຫຼື ຍ້ອນວ່າບຸກຄົນໃດໜຶ່ງໄດ້ຍື່ນຄຳຮ້ອງທຸກ ຫຼື ໄດ້ເປັນພະຍານ, ຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອ ຫຼື ເຂົ້າຮ່ວມທຸກວິທີທາງໃນການສືບສວນ, ການດຳເນີນຄະດີ ຫຼື ການພິຈາລະນາຄະດີທີ່ກ່ຽວຂ້ອງກັບກົດໝາຍຕໍ່ຕ້ານການຈຳແນກຂອງລັດຖະບານ ຫຼື ໄດ້ຕໍ່ຕ້ານການຈໍາແນກໃດໆທີ່ຜິດກົດໝາຍຕໍ່ຕ້ານກັບການຈຳແນກຂອງລັດຖະບານ. ເພື່ອຂໍການແປພາສາ, ການຕີຄວາມໝາຍ, ການດັດແປງ, ທີ່ພັກ ຫຼື ການຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອ ຫຼື ການບໍລິການເສີມອື່ນໆ, ກະລຸນາຕິດຕໍ່ຫ້ອງການ HDOA ຂອງປະທານ ທີ່ (808) 973-9560 ຫຼື ສົ່ງອີເມວຫາ [email protected]. ກະລຸນາອະນຸຍາດໃຫ້ມີເວລາພຽງພໍ ສຳລັບ HDOA ເພື່ອຕອບສະ ໜອງຄຳຮ້ອງຂໍທີ່ພັກ. Chinese Hawai‘i農業部在其管理的計劃或活動中，不會基於種族、膚色、性別、國籍、年齡或殘障，或任何其他受適用聯邦或州法律保護的類別而进行歧視行為，並且農業部不因任何個人或團體依據40 C.F.R.第5部份和第7部份行使其權利進行受保護活動或反對禁止的行為，或以干擾其權利為目的而恐嚇或報復他們。 HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator負責協調或合規工作並接收有關40 C.F.R.第5部份和第7部份（接受環境保護局聯邦援助的計劃或活動中的無歧視）所實施的無歧視要求的諮詢，包括經修訂的1964年《民權法案》第六章；1973年的《康復法案》第504節；1975年的《年齡歧視法案》；1972年《教育修正案》第九章；和1972年《聯邦水污染控制法案修正案》第13節（以下統稱為聯邦無歧視法）。 如果您對本通告或 HDOA 的任何無歧視計劃、政策或程序有任何疑問，您可以聯絡： Rae Gee, Non-Discrimination Coordinator Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture 1428 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 973-9560 [email protected] 如果您認為您在參與接受聯邦援助的農業部計劃或活動中受到歧視，請聯絡上述 HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator 或瀏覽我們的網站https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/discriminationcomplaints/了解如何以及在何處提交歧視投訴。 Hawai‘i不會以干擾聯邦反歧視法所保障的任何權利或特權為目的，或因個人已提出投訴或已作證、協助、或以任何方式參與和聯邦反歧視法相關的調查、訴訟或聽證會，或反對任何被聯邦反歧視法定為非法的行為而恐嚇、威脅、脅迫或歧視任何個人或團體。 如需翻譯、口譯、修改、住宿或其他輔助設施與服務，請致電(808) 973-9560或發送電子郵件至[email protected]聯絡HDOA主席辦公室。請允許HDOA足夠的時間來滿足住宿要求。 Tagalog Ang Kagawaran ng Agrikultura ng Hawai’i ay hindi nagtatangi batay sa lahi, kulay, kasarian, bansang pinagmulan, edad, o kapansanan, o anumang iba pang klase na protektado sa ilalim ng naaangkop na batas ng pederal o estado, sa pangangasiwa ng mga programa, o aktibidad nito, at, ang Kagawaran ng Agrikultura ay hindi nananakot o gumaganti laban sa sinumang indibidwal o grupo dahil ginamit nila ang kanilang mga karapatan na lumahok sa mga pagkilos na protektado, o tutulan ang ipinagbabawal na pagkilos, ng 40 C.F.R. Bahagi 5 at 7, o para sa hangarin na makagambala sa naturang mga karapatan. Ang HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator ay responsable para sa koordinasyon o mga pagsisikap sa pagsunod at pagtanggap ng mga katanungan tungkol sa mga kinakailangan sa hindi pandidiskrimina na ipinapatupad ng 40 C.F.R. Bahagi 5 at 7 (Hindi Pandidiskrimina sa mga Programa o Aktibidad na Tumatanggap ng Pederal na Tulong mula sa Ahensya ng Proteksyon ng Kapaligiran), kasama ang Pamagat VI ng Batas sa Karapatang Sibil ng 1964, na binago; Seksyon 504 ng Batas sa Rehabilitasyon ng 1973; ang Batas sa Diskriminasyon sa Edad ng 1975; Pamagat IX ng mga Pagbabago sa Edukasyon ng 1972; at Seksyon 13 ng Mga Pagbabago sa Batas ng Pederal sa Pagkontrol ng Polusyon sa Tubig ng 1972 (pagkatapos nito ay sama-samang tutukuyin bilang mga batas ng pederal sa hindi pandidiskrimina). Kung mayroon kang anumang mga katanungan tungkol sa abiso na ito o alinman sa mga programa, patakaran, o pamamaraan sa hindi pandidiskrimina ng HDOA, maaari kang makipag-ugnayan sa: Rae Gee, Non-Discrimination Coordinator Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture 1428 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 973-9560 [email protected] Kung naniniwala kang nakaranas ka ng diskriminasyon patungkol sa isang programa o aktibidad ng Kagawaran ng Agrikultura na pagtanggap ng pederal na tulong, mangyaring makipag-ugnayan sa HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator na tinukoy sa itaas o bisitahin ang aming website sa https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/discriminationcomplaints/ para malaman kung paano at saan magsasampa ng reklamo ng diskriminasyon. Ang Kagawaran ng Agrikultura ng Hawai’i ay hindi nananakot, nagbabanta, pumipilit, o nandidiskrimina laban sa sinumang indibidwal o grupo sa hangaring makagambala sa anumang karapatan o pribilehiyong ginagarantiyahan sa ilalim ng mga batas ng pederal sa paglaban sa diskriminasyon, o dahil nagsumite ang isang indibidwal ng reklamo o nagpatotoo, tumulong, o lumahok sa anumang paraan sa isang pagsisiyasat, paglilitis, o pagdinig na nauugnay sa mga batas ng pederal sa paglaban sa diskriminasyon, o sumalungat sa anumang kasanayan na ginawang labag sa batas ng mga batas ng pederal laban sa diskriminasyon. Upang humiling ng pagsasalin, interpretasyon, pagbabago, akomodasyon, o iba pang mga pantulong na tulong o serbisyo, makipag-ugnayan sa Opisina ng Tagapangulo ng HDOA sa (808) 973-9560 o mag-email sa [email protected]. Mangyaring maglaan ng sapat na oras para matugunan ng HDOA ang mga kahilingan sa akomodasyon. Thai กรมวิชาการเกษตรแห่งฮาวายไม่เลือกปฏิบัติบนพื้นฐานของเชื้อชาติ สีผิว เพศ ชาติกำเนิด อายุ หรือความทุพพลภาพ หรือกลุ่มอื่นใดที่ได้รับการคุ้มครองภายใต้กฎหมายของรัฐบาลกลางหรือรัฐที่เกี่ยวข้อง ในการบริหารโครงการหรือกิจกรรมต่าง ๆ และกรมวิชาการเกษตรไม่ได้ข่มขู่หรือตอบโต้บุคคลหรือกลุ่มใด ๆ เนื่องจากได้ใช้สิทธิในการมีส่วนร่วมในการกระทำที่ได้รับการคุ้มครองหรือคัดค้านการกระทำที่ต้องห้ามโดย 40 C.F.R. ตอนที่ 5 และ 7, หรือเพื่อวัตถุประสงค์ในการแทรกแซงสิทธิดังกล่าว HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator มีหน้าที่รับผิดชอบในการประสานงานหรือความพยายามในการปฏิบัติตาม และรับข้อซักถามเกี่ยวกับข้อกำหนดการไม่เลือกปฏิบัติที่ดำเนินการโดย 40 C.F.R. ตอนที่ 5 และ 7 (การไม่เลือกปฏิบัติในโครงการหรือกิจกรรมที่ได้รับความช่วยเหลือจากรัฐบาลกลาง จากหน่วยงานคุ้มครองสิ่งแวดล้อม) รวมถึง สิทธิข้อ VI ของ Civil Rights Act of 1964 (กฎหมายว่าด้วยสิทธิพลเมืองปี 1964) ซึ่งแก้ไขเพิ่มเติม, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (มาตรา 504 แห่งกฎหมายการฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพ ปี ค.ศ.1973), Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (กฎหมายการเลือกปฏิบัติด้านอายุปี 1975), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (ข้อที่ IX ของการแก้ไขเพิ่มเติมกฎหมายการศึกษาปี 1972), Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (มาตรา 13 แห่งพระราชบัญญัติควบคุมมลพิษทางน้ำของรัฐบาลกลางปี ​​1972) (ซึ่งต่อไปนี้จะเรียกรวมกันว่า กฎหมายว่าด้วยการไม่เลือกปฏิบัติของรัฐบาลกลาง) หากคุณมีคำถามใดๆ เกี่ยวกับประกาศนี้หรือของ HDOA ของโครงการการไม่เลือกปฎิบัติ นโยบาย หรือขั้นตอนต่าง ๆ สามารถติดต่อได้ที่: Rae Gee, Non-Discrimination Coordinator Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture 1428 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 973-9560 [email protected] หากคุณเชื่อว่าคุณถูกเลือกปฏิบัติในส่วนที่เกี่ยวกับโครงการของกระทรวงเกษตรหรือกิจกรรมที่ได้รับความช่วยเหลือจากรัฐบาลกลาง โปรดติดต่อ HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator ที่ระบุด้านบนหรือเยี่ยมชมเว็บไซต์ของเราที่ https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/discriminationcomplaints/ เพื่อเรียนรู้วิธีและสถานที่ที่จะยื่นเรื่องร้องเรียนเรื่องการเลือกปฏิบัติ กรมวิชาการเกษตรแห่งฮาวาย ไม่ได้ข่มขู่ คุกคาม ขู่เข็ญ บังคับ หรือเลือกปฏิบัติต่อบุคคลหรือกลุ่มใด ๆ เพื่อวัตถุประสงค์ในการแทรกแซงสิทธิหรือสิทธิพิเศษใด ๆ ที่รับประกันภายใต้กฎหมายต่อต้านการเลือกปฏิบัติของรัฐบาลกลาง หรือเนื่องจากบุคคลได้ยื่นคำร้องหรือให้การเป็นพยาน ช่วยเหลือ หรือ เข้าร่วมในทางใดทางหนึ่งในการสอบสวน การดำเนินคดี หรือการพิจารณาคดีที่เกี่ยวข้องกับกฎหมายต่อต้านการเลือกปฏิบัติของรัฐบาลกลาง หรือได้คัดค้านการปฏิบัติใดๆ ที่ผิดกฎหมายโดยกฎหมายต่อต้านการเลือกปฏิบัติของรัฐบาลกลาง หากต้องการขอการแปล ล่ามภาษา การปรับเปลี่ยน ที่พัก หรือความช่วยเหลือหรือบริการเสริมอื่น ๆ โปรดติดต่อสำนักงาน HDOA ของประธานที่ (808) 973-9560 หรืออีเมล [email protected] โปรดให้เวลาสำหรับ HDOA ในการดำเนินการตามคำขอที่พัก