USEPA/GWA to work on clear water

District Court Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Guam Waterworks Authority to work together to prioritize projects that will ensure the agency is in compliance with the Clean Water Act.

January 15, 2010Updated: January 15, 2010
KUAM NewsBy KUAM News

by Heather Hauswirth

Guam - District Court Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Guam Waterworks Authority to work together to prioritize projects that will ensure the agency is in compliance with the Clean Water Act.  In an order issued today the court stressed that she intends to closely monitor the case to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.

The parties are supposed to work together to draft a consent decree or an amended stipulated order outlining specific projects and timelines.  Another status hearing is scheduled for April 7 and the parties must submit a joint status report on March 29.