AN ACT TO AMEND § 45105 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 45, AND ADD A NEW § 50104(p) TO CHAPTER 50, BOTH OF TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED; AND TO ADD A NEW § 22107(g) TO CHAPTER 22 OF TITLE 22, GUAM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS, RELATIVE TO THE TIMELY PUBLICATION OF ALL NOTICES OF VIOLATION, ORDERS OF COMPLIANCE, NOTICES OF DEFENSE, VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENTS, SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND REFERRALS TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR PROSECUTION ISSUED BY THE GUAM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (GEPA), AND TO REQUIRE THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE BE REPORTED TO THE GEPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
As of December 23, 2019:
Starting October 1, 2018, all notices of violation (NOVs) issued by the agency in fiscal year 2019 and beyond will be published here, as part of our commitment to further efforts in transparency and open governance. Inquiries for notices of violation issued prior to fiscal year 2019 can be made by formal request to the administrator. NOVs are listed below:
| RESPONDENT | RESPONDING PROGRAM | ISSUE DATE | VIOLATION SUMMARY | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiang Wang Construction | Water Pollution Control Program | 2018-10-29 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 10 | Complaince orders met, No further action |
| Kuam Rush Hour Auto | Solid Waste Management Program | 2018-10-11 | Title 10 GCA, Division 2, Chapter 51 | Complaince orders met, No further action |
| Hansel Phelps Construction | Water Pollution Control Program | 2018-11-28 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 10 | Complaince orders met, No further action |
| UMS Equipment | Water Pollution Control Program | 2018-11-27 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 10 | Complaince orders met, No further action |
| Coco Palm Resort | Safe Drinking Water Program | 2019-03-15 | Title 22 GAR Division 2, Chapter 6, Article 1 | Complaince orders met, Administrative penalty orders pending collection |
| Guam WaterWorks Authority | Safe Drinking Water Program | 2019-01-30 | Title 22 GAR Division 2, Chapter 6, Article 1 | Complaince orders met, No further action |
| Core Tech International | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-01-23 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 10 | Complaince orders met, No further action |
| SD Recycling Services | Solid Waste Management Program | 2019-01-22 | Title 10 GCA, Division 2, Chapter 51 | |
| Andersen Air Force Base | Pesticides Enforcement Program | 2019-01-22 | Title 22 GAR, Division 3, Chapter 5 | Complaince orders met, Administrative penalty orders pending collection |
| RC Builders, LLC | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-01-15 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 10 | Project placed on hold, Compliance orders are ongoing |
| BME & Sons | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-01-07 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 10 | Complaince orders met, No further action |
| Andersen Air Force Base | Safe Drinking Water Program | 2019-01-03 | Title 22 GAR Division 2, Chapter 6, Article 1 | Compliance orders met, Request for Continuance made on July 15, 2019 Final Administrative Penalty Order Issued -October 18, 2019 |
| Nippo Guam USA, Inc | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-02-26 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 10 | Complaince orders met, Proposed Administrative Penalty Order transmitted to Respondent Proposed Administrative Penalty Order Administrative Penalty Order SETTLED - October 21, 2019 |
| Ben 'N Yan Mini Mart & Washland | Pesticides Enforcement Program | 2019-02-19 | Title 22 GAR, Division 3, Chapter 5 | Voluntary Compliance Agreement pending |
| Johnothan Leon Guerrero | Solid Waste Management Program | 2019-02-07 | Title 10 GCA, Division 2, Chapter 51 | |
| Smithbridge Guam Inc. | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-05-17 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 10 | Compliance orders met. Respondent submitted renewal application for permit. |
| Feiyang Construction | Safe Drinking Water Program | 2019-05-17 | Guam Lead Ban Act | Open |
| Lin's Hardware | Safe Drinking Water Program | 2019-05-17 | Guam Lead Ban Act | Open |
| Su & Zheng Corporation | Safe Drinking Water Program | 2019-05-17 | Guam Lead Ban Act | Open |
| Benson Guam Enterprises | Safe Drinking Water Program | 2019-05-23 | Guam Lead Ban Act | RESOLVED - Closed: evidence submitted which proved compliance |
| JK Tile | Safe Drinking Water Program | 2019-05-17 | Guam Lead Ban Act | RESOLVED - Closed: evidence submitted which proved compliance |
| The Home Depot | Safe Drinking Water Program | 2019-05-23 | Guam Lead Ban Act | RESOLVED - Closed: evidence submitted which proved compliance |
| Basi Mart | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-09-13 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 12 | Compliance orders met |
| Buga Restaurant | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-09-13 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 12 | Compliance orders met |
| Myung Ga Restaurant | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-09-13 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 12 | Compliance orders met |
| Valentino's Restaurant and Sports Lounge | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-09-13 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 12 | Compliance orders met |
| Liza Perez | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-10-25 | Title 22 GAR, Division 2, Chapter 12 | Ongoing |
| Contrack Watts Inc. | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-11-08 | Guam Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Regulations | Ongoing |
| Dusit Thani | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-12-06 | Water Pollution Control Act Guam Water Quality Standards | Ongoing Dusit Thani Respsonse - December 9, 2019 |
| Baldyga Group | Water Pollution Control Program | 2019-12-06 | Water Pollution Control Act Guam Water Quality Standards | Ongoing Baldyga Group Response Letter - December 13, 2019 |