Idling in the U.S.
Hawaii
Hawaii Facts: Became 50th state on August 21, 1959. It consists of a long chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
State Abbreviation - HI
State Capital - Honolulu
Largest City - Honolulu
Area - 10,932 square miles [Hawaii is the 43rd biggest state in the USA]
Population - 1,211,537 (as of 2000) [Hawaii is the 42nd most populous state in the USA]
Major Industries - tourism, agriculture (bananas, pineapples, macadamia nuts, taro)
Major Rivers - Wailuku River (on the island of Hawaii), Anahulu River (on the island of Oahu)
Major Lakes - Salt Lake
Highest Point - Mauna Kea - 13796 feet (4,205 m) above sea level
Bordering Body of Water - Pacific Ocean

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Idling in Hawaii Every year Hawaii is a temporary home to many millions of tourists who enjoy the islands' weather and environmental beauty. Hawaii is the only state in the United States that is completely surrounded by water and is separated from the mainland, yet is not a territory. The isolation of the Hawaiian Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and the wide range of environments to be found on high islands located in and near the tropic, has resulted in a vast array of endemic flora and fauna.

There are limited resources on the island and idling is not as serious an issue as it is in some other states, but it is still important that strides are made in its reduction.

The state of Hawaii has a small number of vehicles in operation throughout the state due to transportation by sea and air. Below is a summary of the data regarding idling length and costs.

HAWAII IDLING ANALYSIS
Average Hours One Vehicle Spends Idling Per Year
Total Number of Vehicles Idling
Total Hours Idling
Total Annual Fuel Consumption for Idling (Gallons)
Annual Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Daily Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Percentage of the 20 Million Barrels a Day that are Being Used to Idle
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 2,142
5,846
10,368,170
10,368,170
1,036,817
2,841
0.014%
SCHOOL BUS 181
783
141,652
141,652
14,165
39
0.000%
LIGHT DUTY 30
257,587
7,727,607
4,945,668
252,330
691
0.003%
TOTAL ALL 2,353
264,216
18,237,429
15,455,490
1,303,312
3,571
0.017%
Emissions GHG CO2 TONS/YEAR
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 113,376
SCHOOL BUS 1,549
LIGHT DUTY 46,992
TOTAL ALL 161,917
 
Tax Dollars Spent on Fuel for Idling in School Bus Industry
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK N/A
SCHOOL BUS $424,957
LIGHT DUTY N/A
TOTAL ALL $424,957
HAWAII IDLING REGULATIONS
Area
Maximum Idling Time
Fines
Exemptions
Hawaii 3 min for start
up/cool down or passenger loading/
unloading
Not <$25
nor >$2,500 per day
(106 HRS -342B-47)
- Adjustment or repair
- Auxiliary equipment or power takeoff
- Passenger loading/unloading = 3 min
- At start-up and cool down for more than 3 min
Source
Hawaii Administrative Rules - 11-60.1-34. Hawaii State Department of Health, Clean Air Branch (808) 586-4200, http://www.hawaii.gov/health/environmental/air/cab/index.html
HAWAII PRO ENVIRONMENT POLITICIANS (2007)
Office Held
Party
Comment
Lingle, Linda
Governor
Republican
Initiative: "Protecting the state's unique and fragile environment"
Akaka, Daniel K.
Senate
Democrat
Rated 100% by LCV*
Case, Ed
House of Representatives
Democrat
Rated 100% by LCV*
*League of Conservation Voters, indicating pro-environment votes (2006)
State Enforcement of 400-Pound Auxiliary Power Unit Exemption to GVW Limit: 23 CFR 658.17(n)
Allows 400lb Weight Exemption Does not Allow 400lb Weight Exemption Legislation Pending to Allow Exemption
YES