Hawaii Pesticide Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity
Plant Industry Division, Pesticides Branch
Proposed Amendments to Title 4, Chapter 66 of the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR)
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive testimony regarding proposed amendments to Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 4-66. HAR §4-66 is being updated to conform to changes in the State’s Certification Plan that was approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in November 2022. Changes in the certification plan included requirements that mirror the Federal Regulations and requires replacing instances of “shall” to “must” to clarify what is required, not recommended. The State’s Certification Plan allows the Department to certify and recertify applicators to allow the purchase and use of restricted use pesticides. Additionally, HAR §4-66 is being updated to increase the maximum civil and criminal penalties in order to comply with Act 220, Session Laws of Hawai‘i 2023.
Hybrid Public Hearing Date and Time:
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time
Location:
In Person at Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity Conference Room, 1428 S. King St., Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814.
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Attendance at the hearing is not necessary to submit testimony. Members of the public may submit written testimonies via the following:
- E-mail to dab.pesticides@hawaii.gov. Please ensure the subject line includes the word “testimony.” Testimonies will be accepted until 6:00pm on Monday, April 27, 2026; or
- Postal mail to Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Pesticides Branch, 1428 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814. Testimonies with the postmark date on and before April 27, 2026 will be accepted; or
- Fax at (808) 973-9418. Testimonies will be accepted until 6:00pm on Monday, April 27, 2026.
The proposed rules are available for review in person at the following Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offices during the regular business hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from April 1, 2026 to May 1, 2026.
- Oahu: 1428 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: 808-973-9402
- Hawaii: 16 E. Lanikaula St., Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: 808-333-2844
- Maui: 635 Mua St., Kahului, HI 96732 Phone: 808-873-3078
- Kauai: 4398A Pua Loke St., Lihue, HI 96766 Phone: 808-850-6209
Copies of the proposed rules may also be obtained at the above offices by paying a fee for photocopying or sent by mail upon payment of a fee for photocopying and postage. Copies may also be reviewed or downloaded at the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity’s website at https://dab.hawaii.gov/blog/main/proposed-administrative-rules/.
Persons requiring special accommodations at the hearing may call Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity at (808) 973-9404 or a written request can be mailed to 1428 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814. Accommodation requests must be received at least ten working days prior to the hearing.
