HAR §11-200-1. Purpose

Chapter 343, HRS, establishes a system of environmental review at the state and county levels which shall ensure that environmental concerns are given appropriate consideration in decision making along with economic and technical considerations. The purpose of this chapter is to provide agencies and persons with procedures, specifications of contents of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements, and criteria and definitions of statewide application. [Eff 12/6/85; am and comp AUG 31 1996] (Auth: HRS §343-5, 343-6) (Imp: HRS §343-1, 343-6) - 2 - Hawai`i Administrative Rules Title 11, Chapter 200 - Unofficial SUBCHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY