Haw. Code R. § 4-71A-18 - Maximum time period for permit approvals, disapprovals, extensions, or automatic approvals
(a) Pursuant to the
requirements of chapter
91, HRS, the department shall
establish the following maximum time periods for the processing of permit
requests after acceptance of a completed permit application and payment of
applicable fees pursuant to sections 4-71-4 and 4-71-19:
(1) For microorganism species for which the
chief is authorized to approve a permit, i.e., restricted list (Part B)
microorganisms for purposes provided in Section 4-71A-22(c)(1),(2), and (3),
the chief may approve or disapprove the issuance of a permit within 90 days;
and
(2) For microorganisms
requiring board action as provided in section 4-71A-6, the board may approve or
disapprove the issuance of a permit within 180 days.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of
subsection (a), the maximum period of time shall be extended indefinitely in
the event of a national disaster, state emergency, or union strike, which
prevents the department from fulfilling application or review requirements in a
timely manner.
(c) Except as
provided for in subsection (b), an application request for the issuance of a
permit shall be given automatic approval if action is not taken by the
department within the established maximum period of time as specified in
subsection (a). After the expiration of the maximum time period is brought to
the attention of the department, the department shall have a reasonable amount
of time to issue the permit.
(d)
This section shall apply only to application requests for business or
development-related permits required by law to be obtained prior to the
formation, operation, or expansion of a commercial or industrial
enterprise.
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