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Issues permits for hiking, hunting, taking of plants from reserve areas. Sells seedlings for Christmas trees, reforestation and wind breaks. Manages public hunting areas, public hiking areas, forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves. Accepts reports of forest pests, including new and unusual weeds and certain birds. Pest reports accepted include: wild pigs, snakes, large lizards, ferrets, the banana poka (a weed), the bulbul (a bird) on neighbor islands, and the mongoose on Kauai.

Issues permits for hiking, hunting and taking of plants from reserve areas. Sells seedlings for Christmas trees, reforestation and wind breaks. Manages public hunting areas, public hiking areas, forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural areas reserves. Accepts reports of forest pests, including new and unusual weeds and certain birds. Pest reports accepted include: wild pigs, snakes, large lizards, ferrets, the banana poka (a weed), the bulbul (a bird) on neighbor islands, and the mongoose on Kauai.

Inspects plants and animals arriving from Foreign area to prevent spread of undesirable pests and diseases. Enforces federal regulations governing the movement of agricultural items to the United States mainland.

Inspects plants and plant products arriving from foreign countries and leaving Hawaii to prevent spread of undesirable pests and diseases. Enforces federal regulations governing the movement of agricultural items to the United States mainland.

Fights fires. Dispatches emergency mountain and ocean rescues. Responds to hazardous materials contamination and spills. Provides medical assistance as trained first responders. Conducts station house tours and fire prevention education. Administers blood pressure testing. Issues fireworks permits. Reviews blueprints for building permits. Inspect buildings for fire code compliance.

Issues permits for hiking, hunting, taking of plants from reserve areas. Sells seedlings for Christmas trees, reforestation and wind breaks. Manages public hunting areas, public hiking areas, forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and natural area reserves. Accepts reports of forest pests, including new and unusual weeds and certain birds. Pest reports accepted include: wild pigs, snakes, large lizards, ferrets, the banana poka (a weed), the bulbul (a bird) on neighbor islands, and the mongoose on Kauai.

Issues permits for hiking, camping, hunting, taking of plants from reserve areas. Sells seedlings for Christmas trees, reforestation and wind breaks. Manages public hunting areas, public hiking areas, forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves. Accepts reports of forest pests, including new and unusual weeds and certain birds. Pest reports accepted include: wild pigs, snakes, large lizards, ferrets, the banana poka (a weed), the bulbul (a bird) on neighbor islands, and the mongoose on Kauai.

Issues permits for hiking, hunting, taking of plants from reserve areas. Sells seedlings for Christmas trees, reforestation and wind breaks. Manages public hunting areas, public hiking areas, forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves.

State of Hawaii Department of Health Environmental Management provides guidance on staying healthy during the post-flood cleanup. Information includes floodwater safety, safe cleanup procedures, mold cleanup and prevention, recommended personal protective equipment (PPE), power outage and food safety, disease risk and prevention, mosquito control, when to seek medical care, caring for your mental health after a disaster, additional safety reminders, and links to more online resources. Additional information may be found on the State of Hawaii Department of Health Indoor and Radiological Health Branch's website, https://health.hawaii.gov/irhb/iaqpdf/.

Protects human health, public welfare, and the environment. Provides state leadership, support and partnership in preventing, planning for, responding to, eliminating, and enforcing environmental laws related to releases or threats of release of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants including petroleum products. Provides information on sick building syndrome.

Issues permits for hiking, hunting, taking of plants from reserve areas. Sells seedlings for Christmas trees, reforestation and wind breaks. Manages public hunting areas, public hiking areas, forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves. Accepts reports of forest pests, including new and unusual weeds and certain birds. Pest reports accepted include: wild pigs, snakes, large lizards, coqui frogs, ferrets, the banana poka (a weed), the bulbul (a bird) on neighbor islands. Also accepts birds that the public drop off for West Nile testing.

Noise Section: Administers departmental rules on community and vehicle noise control. Investigates complaints of noise. Processes community noise permits and conducts inspections of permit sites. Conducts special surveys of noise, such as monitoring of potential noise impacts on school classrooms. Reviews and comments on environmental impact statements, zone change requests and project reviews to address noise concerns. Radiation Section: Controls and minimizes ionizing radiation exposure to the public. Licenses x-ray technicians and inspects facilities with x-ray producing devices. Reviews radiation shielding plans for new medical and dental facilities. Collects data concerning lead poisoning, radioactive fallout in air, drinking water, and milk. Air-Conditioning/Ventilation Section: Assures the adequate and healthful design, construction, installation and operation of comfort air conditioning and ventilating systems. Reviews plans and supporting data for new and extended air conditioning insta

Maintains a sanitary and healthful environment through prevention, inspection, education, and enforcement activities. Inspects food and food service establishments, milk plants, frozen dessert manufacturing plants, dairy farms, hotels and other multi-dwelling units, adult family care homes, intermediate care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, public swimming pools, barber and beauty shops, mortuaries, embalmers, tattoo parlors and artists, massage parlors and other general public health nuisances.

Represents beekeepers at legislature. Sponsors workshops, classes and meetings periodically. Removes swarms of bees (including honey bees, wasps, and/or hornets).

Administers federal animal and plant health regulations. Enforces federal regulations governing the movement of agricultural items to the US mainland.

Maintains a sanitary and healthful environment through prevention, inspection, education, and enforcement activities. Inspects food and food service establishments, milk plants, frozen dessert manufacturing plants, dairy farms, hotels and other multi-dwelling units, adult family care homes, intermediate care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, public swimming pools, barber and beauty shops, mortuaries, embalmers, tattoo parlors and artists, massage parlors and other general public health nuisances.

Issues permits for hiking, hunting and taking of plants from reserve areas. Sells seedlings for Christmas trees, reforestation and wind breaks. Manages public hunting areas, public hiking areas, forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural areas reserves. Accepts reports of forest pests, including new and unusual weeds and certain birds. Pest reports accepted include: wild pigs, snakes, large lizards, ferrets, the banana poka (a weed), the bulbul (a bird) on neighbor islands, and the mongoose on Kauai.

Inspects plants and animals arriving and leaving Hawaii to prevent spread of undesirable pests and diseases. Enforces federal regulations governing the movement of agricultural items to the United States mainland.

Fights fires. Dispatches emergency mountain and ocean rescues. Responds to hazardous materials contamination and spills. Provides medical assistance as trained first responders. Conducts station house tours and fire prevention education. Administers blood pressure testing. Issues fireworks permits. Reviews blueprints for building permits. Inspects buildings for fire code compliance.

(Invasive species) Receives and investigates reports of illegal animals brought into the state. Provides information on animals legally allowed and penalties for restricted animals. Examples of illegal animals are: African clawed frogs, alligators, bats, caimans (relative of the crocodile), brown tree snakes, coconut crabs, cougars, crocodiles, dwarf parrots, electric catfishes, emus (related to the ostrich), ferrets, flying foxes, foxes, freshwater clams, fruit pigeons, geckos, gila monsters, hornbills, hedgehogs, horseshoe crabs, hummingbirds, iguanas, land crabs, land hermit crabs, leopards, lion fishes, live corals, live rocks, lizards, lories, monitor lizards, needle fishes, ocelots, opossums, porcupines, rheas (bird), sea anemonies, skinks, snakes, snapping turtles, squirrels, sturgeons, scorpions, tarantulas, toucans, wild cat crosses, wild dog crosses, wild hares, wolf dog hybrids.

Prevents and suppresses outbreaks of vector-borne diseases and serious vector nuisances through inspections, surveillance, monitoring, enforcement, consultation and education in the control of harmful vermin such as insects that bite or are a public nuisance such as ants, sand flies, and other insects. Also gives public advice on small animals and insects causing a problem in or near a home or building such as mice, roaches, flies, gnats, mites, rats, and nesting birds. Offers information and advice to individuals experiencing pest problems. Accepts birds that the public drops off for West Nile testing. They no longer spray for mosquitos.

Receives information on violations of state natural and cultural resource laws. Accepts reports from the public on potential violations or illegal activity on state lands or ocean.

Prevents and suppresses outbreaks of vector-borne diseases and serious vector nuisances through inspections, surveillance, monitoring, enforcement, consultation and education in the control of harmful vermin such as insects that bite or are a public nuisance such as ants, sand flies, and other insects. Also gives public advice on small animals and insects causing a problem in or near a home or building such as mice, roaches, flies, gnats, mites, rats, and nesting birds. Offers information and advice to individuals experiencing pest problems. Accepts birds that the public drops off for West Nile testing. They no longer spray for mosquitos.

Maintains a sanitary and healthful environment through prevention, inspection, education, and enforcement activities. Inspects food and food service establishments, milk plants, frozen dessert manufacturing plants, dairy farms, hotels and other multi-dwelling units, adult family care homes, intermediate care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, public swimming pools, barber and beauty shops, mortuaries, embalmers, tattoo parlors and artists, massage parlors and other general public health nuisances.

Prevents and suppresses outbreaks of vector-borne diseases and serious vector nuisances through inspections, surveillance, monitoring, enforcement, consultation and education in the control of harmful vermin such as insects that bite or are a public nuisance such as ants, sand flies, and other insects. Also gives public advice on small animals and insects causing a problem in or near a home or building such as mice, roaches, flies, gnats, mites, rats, and nesting birds. Offers information and advice to individuals experiencing pest problems. Accepts birds that the public drops off for West Nile testing. They no longer spray for mosquitos.