The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Maui Asphalt X-IV, LLC due to several violations related to their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit at their asphalt batch plant in Waimea, Kauaʻi.
Maui Asphalt is required to pay $33,000 and undertake corrective measures to comply with their NPDES general permit coverage. The NOVO will become final 20 calendar days after being served unless a hearing request is filed.
"NPDES permits ensure that all organizations are held accountable for the proper disposal of pollutants," stated Kathleen Ho, the deputy director for the Environmental Health Administration. "It is everyone’s responsibility to help keep our waters clean."
Compliance with environmental laws designed to protect Hawaiʻi is mandatory for all individuals and entities. Non-compliance with water pollution laws can lead to penalties up to $60,000 per day, per violation.
The DOH Clean Water Branch aims to safeguard public health and the environment by preventing discharges that harm water quality, ensuring that Hawaiʻi's waters remain fishable and swimmable. Compliance with environmental regulations protects both the public and Hawaiʻi's ecosystem. Failure may result in legal action from state or federal authorities or private citizens.
A copy of the NOVO is available online.