Hawaii law
Environmental Laws in Hawaii.
Hawaii environmental law combines federal regulation with a substantial state body of statutes administered by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Department of Health, and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Core issues include coastal-zone management, water rights, native Hawaiian cultural and natural-resource protection, air and water quality, and permitting.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Key Hawaii Statutes
Hawaii’s HEPA requires environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for many government and development actions, driving a major share of Hawaii public-project litigation.
Hawaii’s Coastal Zone Management statute governs shoreline and coastal development, a key framework given the state’s geography.
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