EPA Proposes New Pollution Rules for Guam Factories
Published Date: 6/18/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA wants to approve new rules for Guam that help control air pollution from big factories and construction projects. These changes affect businesses that need permits before building or changing big pollution sources. People can share their thoughts now before the rules become official, which will help keep Guam’s air cleaner without causing surprise costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Proposed SIP aims to reduce Guam air pollution
The EPA proposes to approve a Guam State Implementation Plan revision that helps control air pollution and keep Guam's air cleaner. The revision targets permitting of major sources and major modifications under the Clean Air Act to manage emissions from stationary sources.
Guam businesses must follow GEPA preconstruction permits
If you run or own a business in Guam planning to build or change a large pollution source, the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) permitting rules will apply. The proposed SIP revision governs GEPA's issuance of permits and focuses on preconstruction review and permitting of major sources and major modifications under part D of title I of the Clean Air Act.
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