2022.03.01 Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Department of Environmental Management

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4-7. Status of Orders. An order disposing of a petition shall have the same status as other Department orders. An order shall be applicable only to the factual situation alleged in the petition or set forth in the order. An order shall not be applicable to different factual situations or where additional facts not considered in the order exist. ARTICLE II SOLID WASTE DIVISION RULE 5 General Provisions 5-1. Purpose. These solid waste division rules shall set forth the department's standards and procedures as authorized by Chapter 20 of the Hawai'i County Code. 5-2. Applicability. These rules are applicable to all persons, as defined in this article, who utilize the County of Hawai'i's solid waste division facilities. 5-3. Definitions. Unless otherwise provided in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings provided below for the solid waste division: "Abandoned vehicle" means a vehicle that is unlawfully parked and left unattended for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours on any public highway, public property, or private roads that are located within any ungated subdivision, where roads are open to and used by members of the public. "Abandoned Vehicle Program" means a program established by the Department for the purpose of disposing of abandoned or derelict vehicles and implementing a public outreach program to educate the public about the disposition of such vehicles. "Applicant" means either a County facility user or a food vendor that applies for an exemption under these rules. "ASTM standard" means the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials International Standards D6400 or D6868 for biodegradable and compostable paper and plastics. "Billing statement" means a report issued at the end of each month to permit holders showing all weight tickets charged on account, other fees charged, and payments received during the month. It shows the balance due on the account and the date by which the balance must be paid to avoid finance charges and denial of access. "Bulky material" means large items of solid waste, such as household appliances, furniture and other oversize wastes which may be prohibited for disposal at transfer stations