HI SB3220

Increases maximum civil penalty under Hawaii's water pollution law (§342D-30) from $25,000 to $56,460 per violation, with each day constituting a separate offense.

Raises penalty for obstructing environmental inspections under §342D-30 from $10,000 to $25,000 per day.

Increases civil penalties for violating air quality rules (§342E-4) from $10,000 to $56,400 per offense and raises obstruction penalties from $5,000 to $25,000 per day.

Increases penalties for underground storage tank violations (§342L-10) from $25,000 to $56,400 per tank per day, and raises obstruction penalties from $500 to $10,000 per day.

Appropriates funds for one full-time environmental health specialist position in the Department of Health's clean water branch for fiscal year 2022-2023; effective January 1, 2050.