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Environmental Pollution Control Act –Chapter 54 of 10 GCA “Health and Safety”.

Country/Territory
Guam (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Chapter mainly aims at prevention of litter caused by no-deposit, no-return beer and soft drink containers. The policy set out in section 1, however, defines the scope and purpose of a wider environment pollution protection program. Section 3 places restrictions on the sale of certain containers. Section 4 concerns licensing of a business to collect, store, process and dispose of containers by the Board of Directors of the Guam Environmental Protection Agency. The Board may promulgate Rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter. (8 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.guamcourts.org