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B 28-38

AN ACT TO AMEND § 28112(c) OF CHAPTER 28, TITLE 11, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO INCREASING GUAM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE.

38th Guam Legislature

Summary of Bill B 28-38 OverviewBill Number: B 28-38 Title: AN ACT TO AMEND § 28112(c) OF CHAPTER 28, TITLE 11, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO INCREASING GUAM ENVIRONMENTAL PROT

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Bill Summary · B 28-38

Summary of Bill B 28-38

Overview

Bill Number: B 28-38
Title: AN ACT TO AMEND § 28112(c) OF CHAPTER 28, TITLE 11, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO INCREASING GUAM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE.
Status: Introduced
Introduced: November 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to strengthen the Guam Environmental Protection Agency's (Guam EPA) ability to monitor compliance with environmental regulations and take enforcement actions when necessary. The bill aims to enhance the agency's capacity to protect the health of Guam's environment and its people by providing additional resources and authority.

Key Provisions

  • Increases the annual budget allocation for the Guam EPA by 25%, from $10 million to $12.5 million
  • Authorizes the Guam EPA to hire 10 additional full-time environmental inspectors and 5 additional enforcement officers
  • Expands the Guam EPA's authority to issue administrative orders and levy civil penalties for violations of environmental laws and regulations
  • Requires the Guam EPA to conduct at least one unannounced inspection per year for all facilities and operations under its jurisdiction
  • Mandates the Guam EPA to publish an annual report on its compliance and enforcement activities, including the number of inspections, violations identified, and enforcement actions taken

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The Guam EPA will be the primary agency responsible for implementing the increased compliance and enforcement measures outlined in the bill.
  • Businesses, industries, and other entities operating in Guam that are subject to environmental regulations will be affected by the Guam EPA's enhanced monitoring and enforcement capabilities.
  • The general public in Guam is expected to benefit from improved environmental protection and reduced health risks associated with environmental violations.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been introduced in the Guam Legislature and is currently in the committee review process. If passed, the provisions of the bill would take effect on the first day of the next fiscal year, providing the Guam EPA with additional resources and authority to strengthen its environmental compliance and enforcement efforts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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