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Public Law 30-01 - An Act to add a new Article 8 to Division 2 of Chapter 51 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, relative to authorizing the Government of Guam to issue Solid Waste Management System bonds for the purpose of financing facilities of the Solid Waste Management System of Guam, and approving the terms and conditions of the issuance of one (1) or more series of such bonds pursuant to such article to pay the costs of a new landfill and the closure of the Ordot dump and other system costs; to add a new Article 9 to Division 2 of Chapter 51 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, relative to authorizing the Government of Guam to enter into a lease and a lease-back for the purpose of financing facilities of the Solid Waste Management System of Guam, and approving the terms and conditions of such leases pursuant to such article to pay the costs of a new landfill and the closure of Ordot dump and other system costs; to authorize the issuance of private activity bonds for the construction of solid waste disposal facilities; to prohibit payments without appropriations; and to direct the Guam Economic Development Authority to solicit alternative financing.

Country/Territory
Guam (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Institution Waste management
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act so as to extend powers of the Department of Public Works in relation with waste collection and dumping operations and financing.

Full text
English
Website
www.guamlegislature.com

References - Legislation

Amends

Solid Waste Management and Litter Control – Chapter 51 of 10 GCA - Health Safety.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1995 (2006)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Soil rehabilitation, Institution, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX