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Recent News Releases

• April 16: Governor proclaims Earth Week 2008!

• April 16: Guam EPA to host Earth Week 2008! Mini-Workshops

• April 15: Guam EPA Congratulates Winners of the Earth Week 2008! Environmental Education and Awareness Contests

• April 2: Guam EPA seeks volunteers for Earth Week 2008! cleanup events

• April 1: Guam EPA extends deadline to submit artwork for Earth Week 2008! contests

• March 25: Guam EPA responds to sewage spill; Portion of East Hagatña Bay closed due to contamination

• March 25: Guam EPA offers recycling training for the public, businesses and other government agencies

• March 14: Guam EPA announces Earth Week 2008 contests; Theme will focus on coral reef conservation

• February 5: Guam EPA Board of Directors extends Air Emission Fee Amnesty Program; entities given until June to come into compliance for standby generators and other air emission sources

• January 27: Guam EPA's drinking water laboratory receives certification; Laboratory successfully passes on-site audit

• January 23: Guam EPA offers free Radon Awareness workshops

• January 4: Guam EPA recognizes January as National Radon Action Month; offers free Radon testing for the public

Recent Public Notices

The following public notices, notices of public hearings, and requests for proposals are indexed by their date of first printing in the Pacific Daily News (unless noted otherwise).

• May 27 (Guam PDN/Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed to amend 10 Guam Code Annotated Health and Safety, Chapter 76, Underground Storage of Regulated Substances Act (Act).

• April 2 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for P.H.R. Micronesia, Inc.

• March 24 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for E. C. Development, Ltd.

• March 24: Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Comete Guam, Inc.

• March 17 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Issue a Hazardous Waste Management Facility Permit for Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo

• February 27 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit for Guahan Waste Control Recycling, Inc.

• February 27 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit for Guam Transport and Warehouse, Inc.

• February 18 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Bank of Guam

• February 14: Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for First Hawaiian Bank

• January 25 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Exams

• January 23 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Mahua-Hua Ltd. Partnership

• January 22 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Holiday Resort & Spa

• January 21 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for E.C. Development Corporation

• January 11 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit and a Solid Waste Storage Facility Permit for Global Recycling Center Inc.

• January 7 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit and a Solid Waste Storage Facility Permit for Brand Inc. DBA: Brand Recycling Co.

• January 7 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit and a Solid Waste Storage Facility Permit for FSM Recycling Inc.

2007 News Releases

• November 12: Guam EPA Board of Directors extends Air Emission Fee Amnesty Program for standby generators and other air emission sources

• September 24: Guam EPA releases updated Recycling Guide

• July 25: Governor announces five winners of 2007 Liberation Day Aluminum Recycling Contest

• July 15: Guam EPA and other agencies partner for 2007 Liberation Day Aluminum Recycling Contest; winners get free permits for 2008 parade

• June 26: Guam EPA Board of Directors extends Air Emission Fee Amnesty Program for standby generators and other air emission sources

• June 21: Guam EPA to discuss illegal pesticide importation with shipping companies, freight forwarders and airline cargo handlers

• May 10: Guam EPA finds two unregistered pesticides for sale, Community asked to report products

• May 3: Media availability session on Friday, May 4 at 11 a.m.

• May 2: Guam EPA and the National Weather Service on Guam observe National Air Quality Awareness Week

• April 3: Guam EPA solicits nominees for Environmental Stewardship Awards

• March 19: Guam EPA extends haze advisory; residents urged to take precautions for another 24 hours

• March 18: Guam EPA issues haze advisory; residents urged to take precautions for 24 hours

• March 13: Guam EPA to host groundwater workshop

• March 13: Guam EPA to host Air Emissions Amnesty Program and permit workshop on Thursday

• March 9: Guam EPA issues volcanic smog advisory; residents urged to take precautions for 24 hours

• March 1: Guam EPA extends haze advisory; residents urged to take precautions for remainder of week

• Feb. 27: Guam EPA issues haze advisory; residents urged to take precautions for 48 hours

• Feb. 23: Guam EPA announces Earth Week 2007 theme and school contests

• Feb. 14: Guam EPA to host workshops

• Jan. 2: Guam EPA to monitor and investigate illegal dumping activities on Route 17, Windward Hills and Baza Gardens

2007 Public Notices

• December 31: Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit for Waste Management Services

• December 31: Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing and a Solid Waste Storage Facility Permit for the Brand Inc. DBA: Brand Recycling Co.

• December 31 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Issue a Major Source Operating Permit for the Agaña Shopping Center

• October 26: Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for U.S. Naval Base Guam

• October 23 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Guam Premier Outlet, Guam Shopping Center

• September 11 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Tomson LLC/Pacific Waste Systems, Mangilao - Solid Waste Management Processing and Storage Facility Permits

• September 3 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc (Y-Sengsong Station)

• September 3 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc (Yigo Station)

• August 10: Public Notice: Review of Guam Water Quality Standards

• July 30: Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for TeleGuam Holdings, LLC (GTA)

• July 26: Public Notice: Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Exams

• July 25 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Carl Rose, Inc.

• July 19 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA)

• June 27 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Pacific Restaurants LLC (Chili's Grill & Bar)

• June 26 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

• May 14 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Foremost Foods, Inc.

• May 2 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Nissan Motor Corporation, Guam

• April 12 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Serrano Construction Development

• April 11 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Agana Shopping Center

• April 10 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for A&D Commercial Building

• March 29 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Exams

• March 18 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Andersen Air Force Base

• March 12 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc. Liguana Station

• March 12 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc. Sinajana Station

• March 9 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Opportunity for Public Comment on the Guam 2006 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report

• Feb. 28 (Marianas Variety): Request for Proposal: Site Assessment, Site Remediation and Rubber Tire Disposal Services

• February 15 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Notice of intent to issue Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permits

• February 12 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Shell Guam, Inc.

• February 2 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Examinations on March 29, 2007

• January 28 Notice and Opportunity for Public Comment: Guam Pesticides Act

• January 19 (Marianas Variety): Public Notice: Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed to amend 10 Guam Code Annotated Health and Safety, Chapter 76.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is proposing to amend 10 Guam Code Annotated Health and Safety, Chapter 76, Underground Storage of Regulated Substances Act (Act).

The propose Act will enable Guam EPA to establish regulations, standards, policies and enforcement for underground storage of regulated substances that ensures consistent maintenance, installation, inspection, and testing by licensed and certified professionals and cleanup and mitigation of the damage they cause.

Copies of the amended Act is available for pickup between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), at the Guam EPA's Main Office in Tiyan. The office is located at Building 17-3304, Mariner Avenue across from the former Department of Revenue and Taxation. The document can also be downloaded here or viewed at node.guamepa.net.

The public comment period begins on May 27, 2008, and closes July 10, 2008. Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the Act must do so by July 10, 2008, either by hand delivery to the Guam EPA's Main Office or by mailing to:

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Attention: Vincent J. Pereira

If mailed, comments must be post marked by July 10, 2008. In addition, two (2) public meetings regarding the Act will be held on June, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. and June 17, 2008 @ 8:30 a.m. at the Guam EPA's Conference Room, 17-3304, Mariner Avenue, Tiyan. No comments will be accepted via facsimile or e-mail.

For further information, please contact Vincent J. Pereira or Michael S. O'Mallan at 475-1601 or 475-1605 respectively.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for P.H.R. Micronesia, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from P.H.R. Micronesia, Inc. for UIC operating permits of fifty (50) existing drainage systems located at Hyatt Regency Guam, Pale San Vitores Road, Tamuning, Guam. Hyatt Regency is a hotel/resort with retail stores and subsurface drainage systems located along driveways, landscaping, parking, and swimming pool areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling point of the system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

A copy of the Draft Permits and Permit Applications for the above applicant and all other supporting documents sent by the applicant are available for public inspection any time from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Water Resources Management Program Section of the Water Division, Guam Environmental Protection Agency, located at 15-6101 Mariner Ave., Tiyan, Barrigada 96913. For further information, please contact Mr. Benny Cruz at (671) 475-1641 or at Benny.Cruz@guamepa.net or Ms. Susan Marquez, at (671) 475-1734 or Susan.Marquez@guamepa.net.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2008. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

If there are no appeals and this Draft Permits becomes final, operation of the injection wells/systems identified by the applicant may proceed subject to the conditions of the permits and other applicable legal requirements.

Final decision to set the conditions and to issue the final permits or deny application for the permits shall be decided after all comments have been considered. If there are no comments received within the 30-day waiting period, the final permits shall be issued immediately thereafter.

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for E. C. Development, Ltd.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received applications from E. C. Development Ltd. for UIC operating permits of two (2) existing drainage systems located at Palm Village, Harmon Loop Road, Dededo, Guam. Palm Village is a commercial building for restaurants, health and dental clinics, laundromat, amusement machines, and offices. The building has subsurface drainage systems at the parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection systems.

The discharges for the existing injection systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection systems;
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the system in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the systems; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2008. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Comete Guam, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Comete Guam, Inc. for UIC operating permit of one (1) subsurface system located at the parking area of Comete Building, Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam. Comete building is a four-storey commercial building comprise of Underwater World Aquarium, Sam Choy Restaurant and various retail stores.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permit to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection system.

The discharges for the proposed injection system consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the system.

The permit for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection system;
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) Monthly monitoring and reporting of water quality in the aquarium for parameters required by the permit;
(4) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the system in the event of failure;
(5) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling point of the system; and
(6) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2008. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Issue a Hazardous Waste Management Facility Permit for Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) wishes to notify the general public and other interested parties of the availability of the draft Resource, Conservation, and Recovery Act (RCRA) Permit for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Hazardous Waste Management Facility.

Once the RCRA Permit is effective, it would grant Andersen Air Force Base (permitee) approval to operate a hazardous waste management facility in accordance with 10 Guam Code Annotated (GCA), Chapter 51, Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act, Guam's Hazardous Waste Management Regulations Part XI, and RCRA, Title 40 of the Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 124, as authorized by the 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA). The draft RCRA Permit and its conditions are proposed and open to the public comment pursuant to Part XI [Adopts by reference 40 CFR 124] in Guam s Hazardous Waste Management Regulations. The Permit will also allow Guam EPA to more effectively oversee the cleanup of solid waste management units (SWMUs) not addressed under the Superfund cleanup for Andersen Air Force Base.

The Permit is being issued to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to operate a hazardous waste treatment facility located in Yigo, Guam. The facility, also known as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Range is located within the boundaries of the Air Force Base at the extreme reach of Tarague Beach ending just before Tagua Point. Andersen Air Force Base is a federal installation in Guam that is currently the home of the Pacific Air Force's 36th Wing.

The Administrative Record for the draft RCRA Permit, which includes the draft RCRA Permit and Fact Sheet are available for public review between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Guam EPA's Main Office, 15-6101 Mariner Avenue, Tiyan. The Public comment period begins on March 17, 2008, and closes April 30, 2008. The fact sheet can be downloaded here. Copies of the Fact Sheet may be obtained at the Guam EPA's Main Office.

Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the draft RCRA Permit must do so by April 30, 2008, either by hand delivery to the Guam EPA s Main Office or by mailing to:

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Ms. Conchita Taitano

No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Guam EPA will have a Public Hearing regarding this permit if the Guam EPA Administrator finds, on the basis of requests, there is a significant amount of public interest. Requests for a Public Hearing must contain the requestor's name, contact number and reason for requesting a hearing. If a Public Hearing is granted, a public notice stating the date, time and place of the hearing will be made at least 30 days prior to the hearing and the comment period will be extended through the hearing date.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit for Guahan Waste Control Recycling, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is requesting public review and comment on the draft Permit to allow the processing of old corrugated cardboards and aluminum cans for the Guahan Waste Control, Inc. DBA: Guahan Waste Control Recycling Inc. (Permitee) whose address is P.O. Box 24747, Barrigada, Guam 96921. The Facility is located at Lot No. 5166-2-6-R2, Harmon, Guam.

The Permitee is required to obtain a Solid Waste Management Facility permit in accordance with the Guam Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act and Guam EPA Solid Waste Disposal Rules and Regulations. The draft permit proposes the processing of old corrugated cardboards and aluminum cans.

The draft permits, applications and all supporting materials are available for public review between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), at Guam EPA's main office in Tiyan. The office is located at Building 17-3304, Mariner Avenue across from the former Department of Revenue and Taxation. The fact sheet can be downloaded here. (PDF, 56K) The draft permit can also be downloaded here. (PDF, 312K)

Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the permit or request a public hearing must do so by April 11, 2008 no later than 5 p.m. either by hand delivery to Guam EPA's main office or by mail to:

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Ms. Barbara Torres

No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit for Guam Transport and Warehouse, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is requesting public review and comment on the draft Permit to allow the processing of paper waste for the Guam Transport and Warehouse Inc. (Permitee) whose address is P.O. Box 7869, Tamuning, Guam 96931. The Facility is located at Lot No. 5164-4, Harmon, Guam.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Ms. Barbara Torres

No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Bank of Guam

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Bank of Guam for UIC operating permit of one (1) subsurface system located at the parking area of Main Headquarters Building, Chalan Santo Papa Street, Route 4, Hagatna, Guam.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2008. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for First Hawaiian Bank

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from First Hawaiian Bank, for a UIC operating permit for one (1) proposed drainage system located at the Tamuning branch, Guam. First Hawaiian Bank is a financial institution that provides banking services. The Tamuning branch has a subsurface drainage system located in the front parking lot.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2008. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Exams
Thursday, April 24 (Note date change from initial public notice)

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency will administer water and wastewater operator certification exams on Thursday, April 24.

Examination Schedule:

A. Water Distribution Operator Examination
Level I 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Level II 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Level III 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Level IV 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

B. Wastewater Treatment Operator Examination
Level I 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Level II 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Level III 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Level IV 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

C. Water Treatment Operator Examination
Level I 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Level II 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Level III 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Level IV 1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

D. Wastewater Collection Operator Examination
Level I 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Level II 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Level III 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Level IV 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The location of the examination will be announced later.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2008

Application requirements:
(1) Fill-up the application form completely and submit by 5 p.m. Monday, March 24;
(2) Provide pertinent documents (i.e. GED, High school/ College diploma, employment verification, etc.) to support application;
(3) Pay $30 fee via check or money order payable to Treasurer of Guam (non-refundable $15 examination fee, $7 individual diagnostic profile fee, and $8 venue fee). Application forms are available at Guam EPA or download here (PDF, 56K).

Applicants who meet the above requirements will receive a confirmation letter and should report to the test site thirty (30) minutes prior to the exam time. Individuals who filed applications by the deadline but have not received a confirmation letter by April 18, 2008, should call Mr. Angel B. Marquez or Ms. Carmencita C. Cortez at (671) 475-1638/475-1604 or write Angel.Marquez@guamepa.net or Carmencita.Cortez@guamepa.net. Inquiries welcome.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Mahua-Hua Ltd. Partnership

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Mahua-Hua Ltd. Partnership for UIC operating permits of two (2) existing drainage systems located at Ixora Industrial Park, Rojas St. harmon, Guam. Ixora Industrial Park is a commercial building with subsurface drainage systems at the parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2008. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Holiday Resort & Spa

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Holiday Resort & Spa for a UIC operating permit for one (1) existing drainage system located at the hotel's complex in Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam. Holiday Resort & Spa provides basic accommodation, guest services/amenities, resturants and spa. The hotel has a subsurface drainage system by the landscaping area.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2008. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for E. C. Development Corporation

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from E.C. Development Corporation for UIC operating permits of three (3) injection systems which are located at the Calvo Commercial Center, Harmon Loop Road, Dededo, Guam. The Calvo Commercial Center is a business center for broadcasting, cable services, finncial institution, beauty salon, and a dialysis center. The center has subsurface drainage systems at the parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2008. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit and a Solid Waste Storage Facility Permit for Global Recycling Center Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is requesting public review and comment on four draft Permits. Three permits would allow the processing of metallic waste, construction and demolition debris, and green debris and the fourth permit will allow for the storage of metallic waste for the Global Recycling Center Inc. (permitee). The permitee's address is P.O. Box 11792, Tamuning, Guam 96931. The facility is located at Lot No. 10122-15-1 and Route 1, Dededo.

The permitee is required to obtain these Solid Waste Management Facility permits in accordance with the Guam Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act and Guam EPA s Solid Waste Disposal Rules and Regulations.

Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the permit or request a public hearing must do so by February 25, 2008 no later than 5 p.m. either by hand delivery to Guam EPA's main office or by mail to:

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Ms. Barbara Torres

No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing and a Solid Waste Storage Facility Permits for the Brand Inc. DBA: Brand Recycling Co.

The Permitee is required to obtain Solid Waste Management Facility permits in accordance with the Guam Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act and Guam EPA Solid Waste Disposal Rules and Regulations. The draft permits propose the processing of metallic waste and the storage of metallic waste and used batteries.

The draft permits, applications and all supporting materials are available for public review between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), at the Guam EPA main office in Tiyan. The office is located at Building 17-3304, Mariner Avenue across from the former Department of Revenue and Taxation. The fact sheet can also be downloaded here. (PDF, 52KB)

Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the permit or request a public hearing must do so by February 14, 2008 no later than 5 p.m. either by hand delivery to Guam EPA's main office or by mail to:

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Ms. Barbara Torres

No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit and a Solid Waste Storage Facility Permit for FSM Recycling Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is requesting public review and comment on two draft Permits. One permit would allow the processing of metallic waste and the other permit would allow the storage of metallic waste, used batteries and waste tires for the FSM Recycling Inc. (permitee). The permitee's address is P.O. Box 23844, GMF, Barrigada, Guam 96921. The Facility is located at Lot No. 5161-2-1. Harmon, Municipality of Dededo.

The permitee is required to obtain these Solid Waste Management Facility permits in accordance with the Guam Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act and Guam EPA's Solid Waste Disposal Rules and Regulations.

The draft permits, applications and all supporting materials are available for public review between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), at Guam EPA's main office in Tiyan. The office is located at Building 17-3304, Mariner Avenue across from the former Department of Revenue and Taxation The fact sheet can be downloaded here. (PDF, 52KB)

Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the permit or request a public hearing must do so by February 21, 2008 no later than 5 p.m. either by hand delivery to Guam EPA's main office or by mail to:

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Ms. Barbara Torres

No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing Permit to Waste Management Services

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is requesting public review and comment regarding a draft permit for Waste Management Services (permitee). The permit would allow the permitee to process approximately 450 pounds of medical waste daily by steam sterilizing and maceration. The maximum monthly thru-put of medical waste to be handled at the processing facility is expected to be no more than 9,000 pounds a month. The facility is located at Lot Number 2140-9 in Tamuning, Guam.

The permits and permit conditions are available for review during this public comment period pursuant to Article 1, §51104(d), 10 GCA Chapter 51, Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act, and Article 1, §23104(d)(4) of the Guam EPA Solid Waste Disposal Rules and Regulations. Under this law, the permitee is required to obtain a processing permit and abide by its conditions. Conditions for the processing of medical waste are described in detail within the draft Processing Permit.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Ms. Barbara Torres

No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Processing and a Solid Waste Storage Facility Permits for the Brand Inc. DBA: Brand Recycling Co.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is requesting public review and comment on the draft Permits to allow the processing of metallic waste and the storage of metallic waste and used batteries for the Brand Inc. DBA: Brand Recycling Co. (permitee) whose address is P.O. Box 7801, Tamuning, Guam 96931. The Facility is located at Lot Apra Harbor Reservation F-12 aka Parcel N14-1, Polaris Point, Piti, Guam. The Permitee is required to obtain Solid Waste Management Facility permits in accordance with the Guam Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act and Guam EPA Solid Waste Disposal Rules and Regulations. The draft permits propose the processing of metallic waste and the storage of metallic waste and used batteries. The draft permits, applications and all supporting materials are available for public review between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), at the Guam EPA main office in Tiyan. The office is located at Building 17-3304, Mariner Avenue across from the former Department of Revenue and Taxation. The fact sheet can also be downloaded here. (PDF, 52KB)

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Ms. Barbara Torres

No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Issue a Major Source Operating Permit for the Agaña Shopping Center

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is requesting public review and comment on a draft Permit to allow construction and operation of a proposed power generation system at the Agaña Shopping Center (permitee) located in Hagatña, Guam. The facility is located at 302 S. Route #4 in Hagatna, Guam.

The permitee is required to obtain a Permit to Operate in accordance with the Guam Air Pollution Control Standards and Regulations and the Clean Air Act. The proposed permit contains stipulations that require the permitee to conduct monitoring. This monitoring shall be sufficient to enable Guam EPA and the public to determine whether the permitee is complying with the applicable air quality requirements. These requirements are outlined in the Guam Air Pollution Control Standards and Regulations and can be found here.

The draft permit, application and all supporting materials are available for public review between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), at the Guam EPA main office in Tiyan. The office is located at Building 17-3304, Mariner Avenue across from the former Department of Revenue and Taxation. The fact sheet can also be downloaded here. (PDF, 52KB)

Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the permit or request a public hearing must do so by January 31, 2007 no later than 5 p.m. either by hand delivery to Guam EPA s main office or by mail to:

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Mr. Peter Cruz

No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for U.S. Naval Base Guam

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from U.S. Naval Base Guam, for UIC operating permits of two (2) injection systems which are located at Guam High School, Johnson Road, U.S. Naval Hospital Compound, Agana Heights, Guam. The injection systems are located along the parking area and in front of the football soccer field.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Guam Premier Outlet, Guam Shopping Center

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Guam Premier Outlet, Guam Shopping Center for UIC operating permits of two (2) existing drainage systems located at Chalan San Antonio, Tamuning, Guam. The drainage systems are located in the southwest parking area.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, November 26, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Tomson LLC/Pacific Waste Systems, Mangilao - Solid Waste Management Processing and Storage Facility Permits

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) wishes to notify the general public and other interested parties of the availability of the Solid Waste Management Processing and Storage Facility Permits (hereinafter referred to as "Draft Processing Permit" and "Draft Storage Permit") for Tomson LLC/ Pacific Waste Systems (hereinafter referred to as "Permittee"). The Solid Waste Management Processing and Storage facility is located on Lot Number 7030 New-2-1 Mangilao.

The draft Processing Permit proposes the shredding of waste tires and the processing of computer processing units. The maximum monthly thru-put of waste tires to be handled at the processing facility is expected to be 96 tons a month. The maximum monthly thru-put of computer processing units to be handled at the facility is expected to be no more than 5 tons a month. Conditions for the processing of waste tires and computer processing units are described in the draft Processing Permit.

A Storage Permit is also being issued for the storage of waste tires and computer processing units. The maximum quantity of waste tires to be stored at the storage facility is expected to be no more than 96 tons at any given time. The maximum quantity of computer processing units to be stored at the facility is 5 tons at any given time. Conditions for the storage of waste tires and computer processing units are described in the draft Storage Permit.

Once the draft Processing and Storage Permits are effective, the Permittee will operate the facility in accordance with the 10 Guam Code Annotated (GCA) Chapter 51, Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act. The Processing and Storage Permits contain conditions for the operations within the facility, including the types and amount of solid wastes to be processed and stored. The Permits and their conditions are available for public review and comment pursuant to Article 1, §51104(d), 10 GCA Chapter 51, Solid Waste Management and Litter Control Act, and Article 1, §23104(d)(4) of the Guam EPA Solid Waste Disposal Rules and Regulations

The draft Processing and Storage Permits and fact sheets are available for public review between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), at the Guam EPA Main Office, Building 17-3304, Mariner Avenue, Tiyan. The public comment period commences September 10, 2007 and ends October 24, 2007. Copies of the fact sheets may be obtained at the Guam EPA Main Office or downloaded here. (PDF, 28KB)

Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the draft Processing and Storage Permits must do so by October 24, 2007, no later than 5:00 p.m., either by hand delivery to the Guam EPA Main Office or by mail to:

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921
Attention: Mr. Chet Holloway

No facsimile submittals will be accepted. For further information, please contact Mr. Chet Holloway at 475-1617.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Mobil Oil Guam, Inc., for UIC operating permit of one injection well/system located in the Mobil Y-Sengsong Service Station, Dededo, Guam. Mobil Y-Sengsong is a filling/gas service station with a convenient store for snacks, beverages, tobacco and vehicle-maintenance products.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permit to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection well/system.

The discharges for the proposed injection well/system consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection well/system. The permit for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems;
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the well/system in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling point of the well/system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Mobil Oil Guam, Inc., for UIC operating permits of three (3) injection wells/systems located in the Yigo 7-11 Mobil Service Station, Yigo, Guam. Yigo 7-11 Mobil is a filling/gas service station with a convenient store for snacks, beverages, tobacco and vehicle-maintenance products.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems;
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the well/system in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling point of the well/system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Review of Guam Water Quality Standards

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency invites all interested parties to participate in the Triennial Review of Guam Water Quality Standards.

To review a copy of "Guam Water Quality Standards" come to the Guam EPA Operations Building, 15-6101 Mariner Avenue, Tiyan Barrigada, Guam. Guam EPA is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday except on holidays. A copy can also be downloaded here. (PDF, 1.9 MB)

Section 303(c)(1) of the Clean Water Act requires that a State shall hold public hearings to review applicable water quality standards at least once every 3 years and, as appropriate, to modify and adopt standards.

Review period: August 1 through December 31, 2007
Deadline for submitting written comments: 5 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2007

To submit written comments by mail:
To: Guam EPA Administrator
Re: Guam WQS Triennial Review
P.O. Box 22439 GMF
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Or submit comments by direct delivery:
To: Guam EPA Administrator
Re: Guam WQS Triennial Review
17-3304 Mariner Avenue,
Tiyan Barrigada, Guam

There will be a public hearing on the proposed revisions to the Guam Water Quality Standards in early 2008.

For further information, please contact Margaret P. Aguilar, Program Coordinator, at 475-1603 or 475-1658/59 or email Margaret.Aguilar@guamepa.net.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for TeleGuam Holdings, LLC (GTA)

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received renewal applications from GTA for UIC operating permits of six (6) injection wells/systems which are located at 624 North Marine Corps Drive, Upper Tumon, Guam. GTA provides telecommunication services. GTA complex in Upper Tumon consists of offices, warehouse, vehicle maintenance buildings/facilities, and subsurface drainage systems at parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling point of the well/system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, September 3, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Exams
Thursday, September 27

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency will administer water and wastewater operator certification exams on Thursday, September 27.

Examination Schedule:

A. Water Distribution Operator Examination
Level I 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Level II 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Level III 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Level IV 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

B. Wastewater Treatment Operator Examination
Level I 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Level II 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Level III 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Level IV 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

C. Water Treatment Operator Examination
Level I 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Level II 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Level III 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Level IV 1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

D. Wastewater Collection Operator Examination
Level I 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Level II 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Level III 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Level IV 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The location of the examination will be announced later.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2007

Application requirements:
(1) Fill-up the application form completely and submit by 5 p.m. Monday, August 27;
(2) Provide pertinent documents (i.e. GED, High school/ College diploma, employment verification, etc.) to support application;
(3) Pay $30 fee via check or money order payable to Treasurer of Guam (non-refundable $15 examination fee, $7 individual diagnostic profile fee, and $8 venue fee). Application forms are available at Guam EPA or download here (PDF, 56K).

Applicants who meet the above requirements will receive a confirmation letter and should report to the test site thirty (30) minutes prior to the exam time. Individuals who filed applications by the deadline but have not received a confirmation letter by September 21, 2007, must call Mr. Angel B. Marquez or Ms. Carmencita C. Cortez at (671) 475-1638/475-1604 or write Angel.Marquez@guamepa.net or Carmencita.Cortez@guamepa.net. Inquiries welcome.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Carl Rose, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received renewal applications from Carl Rose, Inc. for UIC operating permits of three (3) injection wells/systems for the Carl Rose Tumon Plaza which is located at Lot No. 5142-1-1-R1, Tumon, Guam. Carl Rose Tumon Plaza is a two-storey commercial building with various retail stores and restaurants with subsurface drainage systems within the paved parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator \

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA)

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from GIAA for renewal of UIC operating permits for thirty-one (31) drainage wells/systems located at Tiyan, Guam. The drainage wells/systems are located in and along the perimeter of the airport's runway.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, August 22, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Pacific Restaurants LLC (Chili's Grill & Bar)

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Pacific Restaurants LLC, for UIC operating permits of two (2) proposed drainage wells/systems located at Chili's Grill & Bar, Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam. Chili's restaurant has subsurface drainage wells/systems at parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from DaVince-RP Hotel Investors, LLC dba Hilton Guam Resort & Spa, for a UIC operating permits of four existing injection wells/systems which are located in Hilton Road, Tumon, Guam. The hotel consists of three buildings, two chapels, a tennis court, three-storey parking garage, and recreational facilities. Subsurface drainage wells/systems are located along access driveways.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Foremost Foods, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Foremost Foods, Inc., for UIC operating permit of one (1) drainage well/system located at North Marine Corps Drive, Tamuning, Guam. Foremost Foods, Inc. is a food establishment with bottling, creamery, ice plants and warehouses. Stormwater runoff from paved parking areas discharges into a subsurface drainage well/system.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permit to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection well/system.

The discharges for the proposed injection well/system consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection well/system.

The permit for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection well/system
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling point of the well/system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Nissan Motor Corporation, Guam

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Nissan Motor Corporation, Guam, for a UIC operating permits of three (3) drainage wells/systems that are located at Upper Tumon, Guam. Nissan Motor Corporation is a car dealer with service areas and maintenance buildings, body shops and subsurface drainage wells/ systems along parking lots. On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Lindane, 2, 4-D, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling point of the well/system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Serrano Construction Development

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Serrano Construction and Development for UIC operating permits of two (2) injection wells/systems for Vincenjhey Apartment which is located at Lot No. 1006-13-1, Tract 143, Dededo, Guam. Vincenjhey apartment is a fourteen-unit, two-storey building with subsurface drainage wells/systems at parking areas. On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Agana Shopping Center

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Gregorio F. Perez Plaza, Inc. dba: Agana Shopping Center, for a UIC operating permits for twenty-eight (28) drainage wells/systems that are located at Agana Shopping Center, Route 4, Hagatna, Guam. Agana Shopping Center is a retail shopping center with various establishment that includes offices, restaurants, stores, supermarket, and theaters with subsurface drainage wells/systems at the parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for A&D Commercial Building

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Mr. Ken Liu for UIC operating permits of two (2) injection wells/systems which are located in the A&D Commercial Building, Dededo, Guam. A&D building has medical/dental and professional offices with subsurface drainage wells/systems at parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Andersen Air Force Base

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Andersen Air Force Base, for a UIC operating permits one-hundred three (103) injection wells/systems which are located in Yigo, Guam. The injection wells/systems are located along the housing facilities, runway, and taxiways.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received Federal EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received renewal application from Mobil Oil Guam, Inc., for UIC operating permit of one (1) injection well/system located in the Liguan Mobil Service Station, Dededo, Guam. Liguan Mobil is a filling/gas service station with a convenient store for snacks, beverages, tobacco and vehicle-maintenance products.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permit to allow discharges of stormwater runoff to the injection well/system.

The discharges for the proposed injection well/system consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection well/system.

The permit for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection well/system;
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the well/system in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling point of the well/system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received Federal EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received renewal applications from Mobil Oil Guam, Inc., for UIC operating permits of three (3) injection wells/systems located in the Mobil Sinajana Service Station, Sinajana, Guam. Mobil Sinajana is a filling/gas service station with a convenient store for snacks, beverages, tobacco and vehicle-maintenance products.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff to the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

The permits for the above applications will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems;
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the wells/systems; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Site Assessment, Opportunity for Public Comment on the Guam 2006 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report

The Clean Water Act (CWA) requires that every two years states and territories provide an assessment of the quality of all their waters [section 305(b)] and a list of those that are impaired or threatened [section 303(d)].

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is providing a thirty (30) day period for the public and other stakeholders to comment on the Guam 2006 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report (2006 IR).

The comment period begins March 9 and concludes April 6, 2007.

The Report can be reviewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Guam EPA Operations Building at 15-6101 Mariner Avenue in Tiyan.

To review the report on this site click here.

Written comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007 and can be submitted to the Guam EPA Administrator by bringing them to Guam EPA's main office or mailing them to the following address:

Guam Environmental Protection Agency
Post Office Box 22439
Guam Main Facility
Barrigada, Guam 96921

The 2006 IR water quality monitoring and assessment information is for calendar years 2004 and 2005. The final list of water quality-limited water bodies which do not meet applicable Guam water quality standards is available in Section III of this report.

For more information contact Program Coordinator Margaret P. Aguilar at 475-1658/59.

/s/ LORILEE T. CRISOSTOMO
Acting Administrator

REQUST FOR PROPOSAL
Site Assessment, Site Remediation and Rubber Tire Disposal Services
RFP No. GEPA-013-07
Brownfields State Response Program

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is soliciting the services of an environmental consultant with demonstrated knowledge and experience in site assessment and remediation of soil and ground water impacted by either or both hazardous substances or petroleum contaminants. This consultant will be responsible for site assessment, site remediation and used rubber tire disposal at several sites across Guam. All applicable local and federal laws, regulations, policies and guidance should be followed. At the completion of the projects, the citizens of Guam will have environmentally safe reusable properties ready for economic development.

A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., at the Guam EPA's Main office, located at 17-3304 Mariner Avenue, Tiyan, to answer any questions regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Guam EPA will accept additional questions, in writing, regarding this RFP no later than Friday, March 16, 2007, at 4:30 p.m. Guam EPA s response to all questions shall be made available in writing within six (6) working days following the pre-proposal conference.

Request for Proposal packages may be obtained at the Guam EPA's Main Office on Mariner Avenue, Tiyan, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m..

Proposals, including one original plus five (5) copies, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the Guam EPA main office or postmarked on or before March 30, 2007 and mailed to:

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
Attention: Wally Moon
Post Office Box 22439
Guam Main Facility
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Proposals shall not be submitted via electronic mail or facsimile. Guam EPA reserves the right to waive any information and reject any and all proposals. For further information please contact Mr. Wally Moon at (671) 475-1650.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of intent to issue Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permits

Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) requests public comment on draft Operating Permits for the following facilities:
1. Taiwan Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Services, Inc. (TEMES Guam)
2. Marianas Energy Company (MEC) Piti Power Plant

These sources are required to obtain Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permits in accordance with the Guam Air Pollution Control Standards and Regulations. The permits contain all the Clean Air Act requirements that apply to these sources and requires that the sources conduct monitoring sufficient to enable Guam EPA and the public to determine whether the sources are complying with the applicable air quality requirements.

Members of the public may review a copy of the draft permits prepared by Guam EPA, the statements of basis for the draft permits, the applications, and all supporting materials submitted by the sources by contacting Pete Cruz at (671) 475-1658 or at Peter.Cruz@guamepa.net, or by contacting the following office:

Guam Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Land Division
Air Pollution Control Program
P.O. Box 22439 GMF
Barrigada, Guam 96921

All documents will be available for review at the Guam EPA office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.(excluding holidays).

Guam EPA shall hold a Public Hearing if the Guam EPA Administrator finds, on the basis of requests, a significant amount of public interest in any of these draft permits. Requests for a Public Hearing must contain the reasons for requesting a hearing. If a Public Hearing is granted, a public notice stating the date, time and place of the hearing will be made at least 30 days prior to the hearing and the comment period will be extended through the hearing date.

All comments upon or objections to the draft permits and requests for a Public Hearing must be sent or delivered in writing to Guam EPA address shown above within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for Shell Guam, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Shell Guam, Inc., for UIC operating permit of one (1) existing drainage well/system located at Shell Naval Communication Station (NCS) Service Station, Mepa St., Finegayan, Dededo, Guam. Shell NCS is a filling/gas service station with convenient store for snacks, beverages, tobacco and vehicle-maintenance products.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permit to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection well/system.

The discharges for the proposed injection well/system consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the well/system.

The permit for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection well/system
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the well/system in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling point of the well/system; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Water/Wastewater Operator
Certification Exams
March 29, 2007

Examination Schedule:

A. Water Distribution Operator Examination
Level I 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Level II 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Level III 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Level IV 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

B. Wastewater Treatment Operator Examination
Level I 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Level II 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Level III 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Level IV 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

C. Water Treatment Operator Examination
Level I 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Level II 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Level III 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Level IV 1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

D. Wastewater Collection Operator Examination
Level I 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Level II 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Level III 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Level IV 1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The location of the examination will be announced later.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2007

Application requirements: (1) Fill-up the application form completely and submit by 3/02/2007; (2) Provide pertinent documents (i.e. GED, High school/ College diploma, employment verification, etc.) to support application; (3) Pay $30 fee via check or money order payable to Treasurer of Guam (non-refundable $15 examination fee, $7 individual diagnostic profile fee, and $8 venue fee). Application forms are available at Guam EPA or download here (PDF, 56K).

Applicants who meet the above requirements will receive a confirmation letter and should report to the test site thirty (30) minutes prior to the exam time. Individuals who filed applications by the deadline but have not received a confirmation letter by March 23, 2007, must call Mr. Angel B. Marquez or Ms. Carmencita C. Cortez at (671) 475-1638/475-1604 or write Angel.Marquez@guamepa.net or Carmencita.Cortez@guamepa.net. Inquiries welcome.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

Notice and Opportunity for Public Comment: Guam Pesticides Act

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) announces the final stakeholders meetings for review and comments of the draft Pesticide Act. The stakeholders meetings commenced on December 5, 2006 and will conclude on February 1, 2007.

If you or your company imports, uses or sells pesticides (i.e: mosquito coils, Raid, pool cleaning solvents, bug killers, disinfectants and similar products) or devices, (such as glue boards, rat traps), it is critical that you attend one of the following Public Information Meetings:

Chinese-speaking Importers
January 30 at 8:30 a.m. at Guam EPA's conference room

Korean-speaking Importers
January 31 at 8:30 a.m. at Guam EPA's conference room

English-speaking Importers and General Public
February 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Guam EPA's Conference Room

Guam EPA will provide Chinese and Korean translators.

The Guam Pesticides Act was first enacted by P.L 14-22 in 1977. It outlines Guam's Pesticide Standards and regulates the importation of pesticides to the island and establishes penalties for the misuse of pesticides. The draft Act is necessary to set new standards to protect human health and the environment.

Copies of the draft Pesticide Act may be obtained at Guam EPA's offices at the times listed below or downloaded here.

Guam EPA Main Office, Tiyan - Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
University of Guam Cooperative Services - Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Feb. 5, 2007, either by hand delivery to the Guam EPA Main Office or by mail to:
Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439 GMF
Barrigada, Guam 96921

No facsimile submittals will be accepted. For further information, please contact Betwin Alokoa or Karl Olson at 475-1658/59.

/s/ JOHN M.U JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Mobil Oil Guam, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received renewal applications from Mobil Oil Guam Inc., for UIC operating permits of two (2) injection wells/systems which are located in the Airport Service Station, Tamuning, Guam. Airport Mobil is a filling/gas service station with a convenient store for snacks, beverages, tobacco and vehicle-maintenance products.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Pacific LP Gas

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Pacific LP Gas, for UIC operating permit of one (1) existing drainage well/system located at Lot No. 2144-1A-3NEW, Tamuning, Guam. Pacific LP Gas is a two-storey office building with subsurface drainage well/system at parking area.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permit to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection well/system.

The discharges for the injection well/system consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection well/system.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Pacific Islands Club

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/ systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received a renewal application from Pacific Islands Club for UIC operating permit of one (1) injection well/system for the swim-thru aquarium and new operating permit applications for two (2) percolation basins for the aquarium and the new wedding chapel which are located at San Vitores Road, Tumon. The swim-thru aquarium is one of the hotel s recreational facilities consisting of salt water and scuba pools that houses local reef fishes and artificial corals used to instruct hotel guests the techniques of snorkeling and scuba diving. The new wedding chapel is located along the northern part of the hotel s property and has subsurface drainage system.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of recycled aquarium saltwater into the injection well/system and stormwater runoff along the wedding chapel. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed for the injection well/system.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) Only stormwater runoff along the wedding chapel and aquarium saltwater to be discharged into the injection wells/systems;
(2) Monthly/quarterly/annual monitoring and reporting of water quality in the aquarium for parameters required by the permits;
(3) Assurance regarding repairs, replacement or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) Additional special monitoring and reporting of the discharges whenever any chemical are used to treat the aquarium water or the fish in order to ascertain their removal before any injection can be allowed; and
(5) Compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2007. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Nanyo Company Ltd.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Nanyo Company Ltd., for UIC operating permits of five (5) existing drainage wells/systems located at The Central Plaza, San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam. The Central Plaza is an existing commercial building with restaurants, offices, and subsurface drainage wells/systems at parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the wells/systems; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2006. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for TS Enterprises

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from TS Enterprises, for UIC operating permits of two (2) existing drainage wells/systems located at Pacific Shopping Center, San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam. Pacific Shopping Center is a two-storey commercial building with restaurants, offices, and subsurface drainage wells/systems at parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the wells/systems; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Guam Resorts, Inc.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Guam Resorts Inc., dba Guam Hotel Okura, for UIC operating permits on twenty (20) existing drainage wells/systems located at Guam Hotel Okura, Gun Beach Road, Tumon, Guam. Guam Hotel Okura is a resort hotel complex currently undergoing expansion/addition and renovation with subsurface drainage wells/systems at parking areas. In addition, an existing sink hole will be enhanced to accommodate additional stormwater runoff due to expansion/addition.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the wells/systems; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2006. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for Guam Palace Real Estate Company

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from Guam Palace Real Estate Company, for UIC operating permits of two (2) existing drainage wells/systems located at Guam Ili Apartment, Arlington Avenue, Tamuning, Guam. Guam Ili Apartment is a two-storey building with subsurface drainage wells/systems at parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the wells/systems; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

For further information, please contact Mr. Benny Cruz at (671) 475-1641 or at Benny.Cruz@guamepa.net or Ms. Susan Marquez, at (671) 475-1734 or Susan.Marquez@guamepa.net.

Written comments on the draft permit may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2006. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permits for MTM Commercial Building

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from MTM Commercial Building, for UIC operating permits of two (2) existing drainage wells/systems located at West O Brien Street, Mongmong, Guam. The MTM commercial building is a two-storey building with stores, storage, laundry, and subsurface drainage wells/systems at parking areas.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permits to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection wells/systems.

The discharges for the proposed injection wells/systems consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection wells/systems.

The permits for the above application will require:
(1) only stormwater runoff to be discharged into the injection wells/systems
(2) semi-annual monitoring of water quality for MBAS, Oil and Grease, NO3-N, Endrin, Lindane, Toxaphene, 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-TP Silvex, Heptachlor, Methoxychlor, Lead, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene, Toluene, MTBE, Boron, COD, and pH;
(3) assurance regarding repairs, replacement, or abandonment of the wells/systems in the event of failure;
(4) a laboratory analysis report of runoff water actually taken from the designated sampling points of the wells/systems; and
(5) compliance with other UIC requirements.

Written comments on the draft permits may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2006. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Issuance of Underground Injection Control Well/System Operating Permit for University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Agency is regulating all applicable activities as set forth in the Guam's Underground Injection Control Regulations. The UIC program requires the issuance of operating permits for all existing injection wells/systems which were constructed prior to the approval of the regulations and are still in operation in addition to those wells/systems constructed after the effective date of the regulations.

The Agency has received an application from University of Guam, for a UIC operating permit for one (1) improved sink hole located at the southern part of the campus. University of Guam offers higher education to Guam and Micronesia. The campus consists of several buildings with paved roads and drainage systems that discharge into ponding basin and sink hole. The sink hole was enhanced to accommodate additional stormwater runoff generated from the newly constructed College of Business and Administration Building.

On the basis of a preliminary UIC requirement review, the Administrator proposes to issue UIC permit to allow discharges of stormwater runoff into the injection well/system.

The discharges for the proposed injection well/system consist of stormwater runoff only. No industrial discharges or any discharges are allowed into the injection well/system.

A copy of the Draft Permit and Permit Application for the above applicant and all other supporting documents sent by the applicant are available for public inspection any time from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Water Resources Management Program Section of the Water Division, Guam Environmental Protection Agency, located at 15-6101 Mariner Ave., Tiyan, Barrigada 96913.

For further information, please contact Mr. Benny Cruz or Ms. Susan Marquez, at (671) 475-1641or (671) 475-1734.

Written comments on the draft permit may be hand delivered to the address above or mailed to the address below. However, the comments have to be received by Guam EPA no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2006. No facsimile submittals will be accepted.

Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 22439
Barrigada, Guam 96921

If there are no appeals and this Draft Permit becomes final, operation of the injection well/system identified by the applicant may proceed subject to the conditions of the permits and other applicable legal requirements.

Final decision to set the conditions and to issue the final permit or deny application for the permit shall be decided after all comments have been considered. If there are no comments received within the 30-day waiting period, the final permit shall be issued immediately thereafter.

Please bring the foregoing to the attention of all persons you know who would be interested in this matter.

/s/ JOHN M.U. JOCSON
Acting Administrator

All questions about public notices should be directed to the Guam EPA main office at 475-1658.

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