EPA Floats New Discharge Permit for Guam's Bulk Fuel Tanks
Published Date: 4/17/2025
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Summary
The EPA is proposing a new 5-year permit for bulk fuel storage facilities in Guam to control treated water discharges. This affects facility operators who must follow updated rules to protect local waters. Comments on the plan are open until May 19, 2025, so now’s the time to speak up before the permit goes live!
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Five Guam fuel terminals covered
EPA proposes to provide NPDES permit coverage (Permit No. GUG000001) for treated effluent discharges from five named bulk fuel storage facilities in Guam: Mobil Oil Guam Inc. Cabras Terminal; Tristar Guam F-1 Pier Terminal; South Pacific Petroleum Corporation Cabras Island Terminal; Tristar Guam Agat Terminal; and Guam Power Authority Piti Terminal.
Permit lasts five years after issuance
If reissued, the NPDES general permit for these Guam bulk fuel facilities will be valid for five years from the date it is issued.
EPA seeks 2019–2024 discharge data comments
EPA is taking public comments on the frequency, duration, and volume of water discharges from each bulk fuel facility for the years 2019 through 2024; stakeholders can submit this information during the comment period.
No coverage for other facilities or discharges
The proposed general permit explicitly does not provide coverage for any discharges or facilities other than the five named bulk fuel storage facilities.
Public comment deadline: May 19, 2025
Comments on the proposed NPDES general permit must be received by May 19, 2025, giving the public and stakeholders until that date to review the proposed permit and fact sheet and submit written comments.
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