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Public Law 30-110 - An Act to add a new §51120 to Chapter 51 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, relative to the authorization to create a feasibility plan for the installation of a commercial methane recovery system at all Guam landfills.

Country/Territory
Guam (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Recycling/reuse Bioenergy Waste management
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act requires the Department of Public Works to conduct a feasibility study on the commercial applications of methane recovery systems for a landfill. The study shall include alternatives such as, the return on investment on government-built and operated methane recovery systems; private-public partnerships; and the use of methane for electrical power generation.

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