Guam Environmental Protection Agency Act – Chapter 45 of 10 GCA "Health Safety".

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Institution Special fund Hazardous substances Waste disposal Waste management

Geographical area

Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

Section 2 of this Chapter states the public policy and purpose as regards the environment of Guam. It shall be the purpose of this Act to provide a united integrated and comprehensive territory-wide program of environmental protection and to provide a framework to fulfil the stated policy objectives. The Guam Environmental Protection Agency is established under section 3. The Board Directors shall be the management authority of the Agency and shall appoint an Administrator to administer matters of the Agency under the supervision of the Board. The Guam Environmental Protection Agency shall be responsible for the implementation of various laws regarding environmental issues listed in section 5. The Agency may make Rules and Regulations for this purpose. Assets, records and operational appropriations of the Guam Water Pollution Control Commission, the Air Pollution Control Commission, the Department of Public Health and Social Services, the Public Utility Agency of Guam or the Department of Agriculture used in precedence for purposes covered by this Act shall be transferred to the Agency. A Guam Environmental Trust Fund is established under Article 2 of this Act. The Fund shall be financed by the collection of a two percent assessment fee on all commercial and industrial liability insurance premiums paid in Guam for the coverage of companies or individuals. Funds shall be used to clean up hazardous materials and to restore and repair damages done to the Guam environment.

Full text

English

Website

www.guamcourts.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water Resource Development and Operating Regulations - Chapter 7 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Surface water, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, EIA, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Underground Injection Control Regulations - Chapter 9 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Potable water, Waterworks, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guam Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations - Chapter 10 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion, Policy/planning, Soil rehabilitation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Regulations - Chapter 11 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Water supply, Effluent waste water/discharge, Certification, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides Regulations - Chapter 15 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Pesticides, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solid Waste Disposal Regulations - Chapter 20 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Solid waste, Hazardous waste, Soil rehabilitation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solid Waste Collection Regulations - Chapter 21 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Solid waste, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Beverage Container Regulations - Chapter 22 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Waste Management Regulations - Chapter 30 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guam Soil Erosion and Sediment Control - Chapter 45 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion, Drainage/land reclamation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Connection to Public Sewer Regulations - Chapter 25 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Waterworks, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guam Primary Safe Drinking Water Regulations - Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Water supply, Water quality standards, Potable water, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Inspection, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guam Secondary Safe Drinking Water Regulations - Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Water supply, Water quality standards, Potable water, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Quality Standards Regulations - Chapter 5 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Wetlands, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Individual Wastewater Disposal System Regulations - Chapter 12 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guam Feedlot Waste Management Regulations - Chapter 30 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Organic waste, Freshwater pollution, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Law 28-86 - An Act To Approve The Guam Primary And Secondary Safe Drinking Water Regulations For The Guam Environmental Protection Agency.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 2005

Keyword: Water supply, Water quality standards, Potable water, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Inspection, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX