The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) today issued a Notice of Violation and Administrative Penalty Order (NOV/OC) to Viba Recycling Inc. The NOV/APO is the result of diligent review by members of the agency following reports of the company having operated prior to the issuance of its solid waste permit. Guam EPA worked with…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has released a copy of the 2012 Freedom of Information Act request report as required by the Attorney General of Guam. The report includes the following information. Number of requests for records received by Guam EPA in 2012: 27 Number of requests for records processed by Guam EPA in 2012:…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a meeting with local supermarket operators, distributors and restaurant owners about pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables. Representatives from supermarkets, distribution companies and restaurants are encouraged to attend the meeting from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in the main conference room of the Governor’s…
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Guam EPA continues to investigate Viba Recycling and any potential violations committed in regards to their Solid Waste Processing and Storage permit. “Our Solid Waste Management Program has been actively looking into this matter and is working with our legal counsel to determine the the Agency’s next step regarding Viba’s permit,” said Guam EPA Administrator…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency Board of Directors will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at 4 p.m. in the Guam EPA Administration Office Building – Main Office Conference Room, 17-3304 Mariner Ave. Tiyan, Guam. The public is invited to attend this regular meeting. The meeting will be followed with a special…
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Guam EPA will hold its monthly team-building activity from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18. The Administration and Operations offices will be closed to the general public during this time. Guam EPA recognizes the importance of eliminating, as best as possible, any impact that this monthly closure will have on its customers. Any…
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Guam EPA has compiled highlights of the Agency’s work in 2012 and prepared a set of goals to complete in 2013. 2012 Highlights Guam EPA compiled highlights of work and accomplishments the agency is proud of completing in 2012 as the Guam EPA family strive for excellence in service: 1.Brought three staff into the Solid…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with biologists from the Guam Department of Agriculture, are encouraging residents to be on the lookout for Pacific Man o’ War this weekend on all beaches. Man of War can be identified by a floating blue bubble with blue tentacles. Tentacles can reach six feet or longer. Man…
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The Guam EPA Pesticide Enforcement Program recently assisted regional partners by offering training about pesticide law, enforcement options and strategic goals. Betwin Alokoa and Karl Olson of Guam EPA’s Pesticide Program traveled to Saipan and Rota in the CNMI to offer the training to environmental regulators and Customs officers. The pair covered various aspects of…
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During the holiday season, Guam EPA is encouraging all residents to reduce, reuse, recycle and be sustainable. To help, the Agency has complied the following list of tips for reducing and managing potential waste created during the holidays. Reduce Buy products with less plastic and packaging. Remember your canvas bag when going shopping. This reduces…
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The U.S. Navy area-wide Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)meeting will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Napu Room in the Fiesta Resort Guam. The Navy will be discussing: Remedial investigation at Building 27 Boiler Facility, Ship Repair Facility – Naval Base Guam Environmental Restoration Program Update Additional information about…
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Guam EPA staff responded to a oil spill reported this morning at the Port Authority of Guam. The Agency’s response team is working in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard, representatives of the company involved and other government agencies. There is no immediate danger to anyone in the area or users of the Port at…
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Island recycles more than 17% of discarded materials The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) today released the first-ever calculated island-wide recycling rate. Guam’s recycling rate is 17.85%, meaning that more than 17% of all disposed materials including paper, metals, batteries, electronics, plastics and compostable materials are recycled. In total more than 29,000 tons of…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency, along with partners in the Environmental Education Committee, is offering a free family field trip program starting this month. The first second family field trip will be a farm tour from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7. The tour is free and will leave at 8:30 a.m.…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency Board of Directors will have their regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, in the Guam EPA Administration Office Building – Main Office Conference Room, 17-3304 Mariner Ave. Tiyan, Guam. The public is invited to attend this special meeting. The agenda is as follows: Call to Order,…
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More than 50 people attended a free workshop last week hosted by U.S. EPA. The workshop focused on explaining the reporting requirements for facilities that manufacture, process or use toxic chemicals. The training focused on the federal Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The TRI is a database with information from around the United States. It includes…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) will be offering the Water and Wastewater Operators Exam next month. As of today, more than 65 individuals are registered to take the exam. The tests will be offered on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Those who submitted complete applications by Oct. 26, and meet the exam criteria, will…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) along with the Guam Department of Agriculture’s Forestry and Soil Resources Division, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and volunteer groups are seeking volunteers for a tree planting event Saturday, Oct. 27. The tree planting events are open to the public and volunteers…
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Oct. 14, 2012 – The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) will be meeting with federal counterparts about the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) this week. The EPCRA program is a nationwide initiative to help communities plan for emergencies that may involve hazardous substances like petroleum-based products. The program includes multiple public information…
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The Guam Environmental Education Committee is hosting a free snorkeling event this weekend.. The EEC Ready, Ready, Set, Snorkel event is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Merizo Pier in Merizo. The event is free and registration is not necessary. The event is open to all ages and abilities and…
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