Establishes procedural and substantive requirements for state agencies to set and modify environmental action levels for toxins.

The bill mandates that state agencies in Hawaii establish environmental action levels (EALs) for toxins that are consistent with best practices and recent scientific evidence. It requires any modification to these EALs to be preceded by public notice and scientific justification. The bill also allows residents to petition for changes to EALs, with agencies required to respond promptly. The bill aims to ensure that EALs align with federal standards to protect public health and the environment.

Establishes procedural and substantive requirements for state agencies to set and modify environmental action levels for toxins.

The bill mandates that state agencies in Hawaii establish environmental action levels (EALs) for toxins that are consistent with best practices and recent scientific evidence. It requires any modification to these EALs to be preceded by public notice and scientific justification. The bill also allows residents to petition for changes to EALs, with agencies required to respond promptly. The bill aims to ensure that EALs align with federal standards to protect public health and the environment.