Guam § 53124 - Safe Drinking Water Fund.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 53124 — Safe Drinking Water Fund., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53124. Safe Drinking Water Fund.
(a) There is established a non-lapsing, revolving fund to be
known as the Safe Drinking Water Fund (Fund), which shall be
maintained separate and apart from other funds of the
government of Guam, shall be kept in a separate bank account,
and shall not be subject to I Maga'håga’s (the Governor’s)
transfer authority.
COL6/24/2021
(b) The Fund shall be administered by the Administrator,
and independent records and accounts shall be maintained in
connection with the Fund. All fees, fines, penalties, and other
funds collected or received pursuant to this Chapter shall be
deposited in the Fund, and used only for the costs of
administration and implementation of this Chapter; for providing
staff and resources to assist PWS owners and operators with
compliance assistance, plan review, sanitary surveys, and
inspections for compliance with this Chapter; implementing and
enforcing the provisions of this Chapter, including legal support;
preparing guidance and rules; administering the Fund; database
and administration; sample collection and analysis; public
education and outreach; training and capacity development for
program staff and management; and any other duties needed to
administer this Chapter.
(c) All monies in the Safe Drinking Water Fund are hereby
appropriated to Guam EPA to be expended in accordance with
this Chapter.
2021 NOTE: Subsection designations added pursuant to authority
granted by 1 GCA § 1606
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 53124
What does Guam Code Annotated § 53124 cover?
Section 53124 ("Safe Drinking Water Fund.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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