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Guam EPA reviews testimony on environmental trust fund, zoning and composting bills; board signals support with comments
Summary
Guam EPA staff reviewed testimony and board comments on four bills under consideration by the Legislature, including amendments to the Environmental Trust Fund and changes that could affect solar leases, zoning for affordable housing and small‑scale composting.
Guam EPA staff briefed the board on several legislative items for which the agency provided testimony or may provide comments: a bill to amend the Environmental Trust Fund (Bill 132‑38); a lease amendment affecting the Guam International Country Club and potential solar farm (Bill 135‑38); zoning changes for affordable housing (Bill 164‑38); and a bill to expand small‑scale composting exemptions (Bill 141‑38).
Environmental Trust Fund (Bill 132‑38)
Michelle summarized the agency’s testimony in support with comments. Key points conveyed by staff include removal of an outdated $5,000 per‑incident cap, expansion of allowable uses (solid waste management, compliance/enforcement, drinking water, air quality, recycling, monitoring, planning, and technical assistance), removal of an emergency‑declaration requirement to access funds, and…
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