About Permitting and Compliance
Federal and Local permits working in concert
Permitting is very important for business owners, farmers, contractors, developers, investors and the military. Guam EPA enforces multiple, locally-mandated permits. These include permits to protect Guam’s air, water and other valuable natural resources. As with Guam’s environmental law, many of these permits were generated based on federal programs.
Guam EPA also works hard to ensure those going through the permitting process are aware of all the permits they are required to get to be in compliance with the law. This includes making sure project planners are aware of federal processes through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Consistency Requirements locally carried out by the Bureau of Statistics and Plans Guam Coastal Management Program, and other federally-mandated planning processes.
Do I need a permit?
The type of permit you need to acquire depends on the type of activity and operations you are conducting. The following is a list of permits you may possibly need, depending the type of your activities. Remember, this is not an exhaustive list and it is subject to change. For more specific information about your situation and how it relates to permitting, please contact Guam EPA.
Businesses
- Air Permits: Standby Generator Permit, Emission Unit Permit, Compliance Certification
- Solid Waste Permits: Collection facility, Hardfill facility, Landfill facility, Processing facility, Storage facility, Transfer facility
- Hazardous Waste Permits: Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity, RCRA Part A, Underground Storage Tank (UST)
- Pesticide Permits: Notice of Arrival, Basic Training A, Experimental use Permits, Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer License, Restricted Use Pesticide Usage License Special Permits, ,
- Water and Wastewater Permits: Well Operating Permit, Underground Injection Control Permit, Well Drilling, Water Quality Certification (401 A, B and C), Waste Disposal System permits
- Land Use Permits: Clearing, Grubbing, Grading and Stockpiling Permit, Soil Importation
Developers, Contractors and Construction Operations
Please note: Permits to construct anything in Guam must be submitted through the Department of Public Works One Stop Center in Upper Tumon. For more information about DPW’s Permitting Process call (671) 646-3131.
- Air Permits: Air Pollution Source Construction Permit, Emission Unit Permit, Compliance Certification, Air Pollution Permit to Construct in Non-Attainment Areas
- Solid Waste Permits: Collection facility, Hardfill facility, Landfill facility, Processing facility, Storage facility, Transfer facility
- Hazardous Waste Permits: Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity, RCRA Part A, Underground Storage Tank (UST)
- Pesticide Permits: Special Use Permits
- Water and Wastewater Permits: Well Operating Permit, Underground Injection Control Permit, Well Drilling, Water Quality Certification (401 A, B and C)
- Land Use Permits: Clearing, Grubbing, Grading and Stockpiling Permit, Soil Importation
Farms and Ranches
- Air Permits: Standby Generator Permit
- Animal Care Permits: Under Land Use Permits Feedlot Waste Permit
- Land Use Permits: Clearing, Grubbing, Grading and Stockpiling Permit
General Public and Homeowners
- Air Permits: Standby Generator Permit (for 80 horse power or more)
- Pesticide Permits: Special Use Permits
- Other Permits: Burial at Sea
Forms listed by program
Guam EPA Inspection Form – 2022
Environmental Monitoring & Analytical Services
| Complete Document Name | Short Name | |
| Burial at Sea Request | Get form |
Air Pollution Control
| Complete Document Name | Short Name | |
| Fugitive Dust Control Forms | FDCP A/B | Get Form AGet Form BFugitive Dust Examples |
| Compliance Certification – Method of Compliance | Form CCM | Get form |
| Compliance Certification/Compliance Plan Form | Form CC/CP | Get form |
| Emissions Summary Form | Get form | |
| Emissions Unit Description for Fuel Combustion Sources | Form EUDFC | Get form |
| Emissions Unit Description for Process Units | Form EUDP | Get form |
| Emissions Unit Description for VOC Emitting Sources | Form EUDVOC | Get form |
| Standard Application Form | Form S | Get form |
| Burning Permit Application | Issued by GFD | Get form |
Solid Waste Management
| Complete Document Name | Short Name | |
| Solid Waste Collection Permit | Collection | Get form |
| Solid Waste Disposal Plan | Disposal | Get form |
| Solid Waste Hardfill Permit | Hardfill | Get form |
| Solid Waste Processing Permit | Processing | Get form |
| Solid Waste Storage Permit | Storage | Get form |
| Solid Waste Transfer Permit | Transfer | Get form |
Hazardous Waste Management
| Complete Document Name | Short Name | |
| Notification for Underground Storage Tanks Permit | Appendix I | Get form |
| Application for Underground Storage Tanks Permit | Appendix III | Get form |
| 2021 RCRA Subtitle C Reporting Instructions (Site ID, Part A Permit and Annual Hazardous Waste Report) | OMB #2050‐0024 | Get form |
| 2021 RCRA Subtitle C Site Identification Form | EPA Form 8700-12, 8700-13 A/B, 8700-23 | Get form |
| NEW! Part A Permit Form | Get form | |
| NEW! Aboveground Storage Tank Registration | Get Form | |
| NEW! 2022 Annual Hazardous Waste Report | Get Form |
Pesticide Enforcement
| Complete Document Name | Short Name | |
| Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices | NOA Form | Get form |
| Notice of Intent for Pesticides Application – NEW FORM FOR 2023 | Soil Treatment NOI Form | Get form |
| BT-A Trainer | New Trainer | Get form |
| BT-A Trainer | Refresher | Get form |
| BT-A certification | Basic course | Get form |
Construction and Land Management
| Complete Document Name | Short Name | |
| NEW FORM FOR 2023! General Permit Application: Earthmoving Work & Full Construction | Short Form | Get form |
| Certification as to Housing Density | Housing Density | Get form |
| Environmental Impact Assessment Short Form | EIA Short Form | Get form |
| Sand, Soil and Aggregate Importation Form | Short Form | Get form |
| Section 401 Water Quality Cert. Application 401A | Form 401A | Get form |
| Section 401 Water Quality Cert. Application 401B | Form 401B | Get form |
| Section 401 Water Quality Cert. Application 401C | Form 401C | Get form |
Water and Wastewater Exam
| Complete Document Name | Short Name | |
| Water and Wastewater Operators Exam | Form | Get Form |
| Water and Wastewater Operator’s Certification Renewal | Form | Get Form |
| Water and Wastewater Operator’s Certification | Form | Get Form |
Wells and Water Management
| Complete Document Name | Short Name | |
| Underground Injection Control Permit Application | UIC Permit App | Get form |
| Test Boring Application | Get form | |
| Application for Well Drilling Permit | Get form | |
| Application for Well Operating Permit | Get form | |
| Application for Unlimited Well Driller’s License | Get form | |
| Application for Limited Well Driller’s License | Get form |
Water Building Permit and Occupancy Approval Requirements
Guam P.L. 35-115 made significant changes to the way Building Permits and Occupancy Permit clearances are processed by GEPA, in order to improve compliance with both Guam and federal lead-free plumbing requirements.
Building Permits
The construction drawings (plans) submitted for any project that includes plumbing for potable water service must include specific language as notice to the builder, to ensure compliance with the lead-free provisions of the Guam Safe Drinking Water Act and associated regulations. The required language may be downloaded by viewing our Required language for Building Permit Plumbing Plans.
Occupancy Approvals
Applicants for occupancy approval may choose to submit proof of lead-free certification (via packaging or on-product marks) as an alternative to water sampling for lead. This will reduce occupancy approval time significantly for applicants who choose to follow this new process. In order to take advantage of this new and faster process, make sure you save all plumbing product packaging and fully document your plumbing components on the Lead-Free Plumbing Affidavit form.
For additional information on Guam EPA’s New “Lead-Free” Building Permit and Occupancy Clearance requirements under the Guam Safe Drinking Water Act pursuant to 10 GCA Chapter 53, P.L. 35-115 (2020), please view our Frequently Asked Questions.
Lead-free Certification Guidance
There are a variety of lead-free certification marks that demonstrate compliance with the lead free provisions of both Guam and Federal Safe Drinking Water Acts. The product packaging must provide the certification mark of an approved, independent laboratory and state the specific lead-free standard the product has been tested to comply with.
It is not enough that a plumbing product just bear the label of a certification laboratory (such as UPC, as an example), it must also state the specific lead-free standard that it was tested against. The packaging must indicate certification by an ANSI accredited third-party certification body, and in most cases the specific standard to which the product has been certified. The following is the list of allowable lead-free standards in accordance with the Guam Safe Drinking Water Regulations, 22 GAR §6141.43(c). All products must indicate certification to at least one of the following standards:
- NSF/ANSI Standard 372
- NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G
- California HB AB1953, Section 116875
- ASME A112.18.1-2012/CSA B125.1-12
There are no uniform requirements for the type of markings required to indicate lead-free certification. Detailed information on the sometimes complex variety of lead-free markings can be downloaded from the US Environmental Protection Agency at the following web address: https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=P100LVYK.txt.
If you suspect that a product package has been altered, or a lead free certification mark may not be genuine, you may contact GEPA at 300-4751/2. You can also check the websites of the primary certification laboratories for the specific product you are interested in. The EPA document listed above contains links to the product search pages for all certification organizations.
Special Note: Delta and Peerless endpoint devices. Please note that in addition to the lead free certification standards covered in the USEPA document, Guam also recognizes the ASME A112.18.1-2012/CSA B125.1-12 Standard, which is found on packaging for Delta and Peerless brand faucets and fixtures. GEPA has verified proof of third party certification directly with Delta for both its Delta and Peerless brands, which do not display the marks of the certifying laboratory but do display the standard with which they have been found to comply. GEPA approves of Delta and Peerless products, provided the packaging includes a statement that the product meets the requirements of ASME A112.18.1-2012/CSA B125.1-12.