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Governor Camacho To Attend NGA Winter Meeting |
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Standing committees to meet and discuss various issues
February 19, 2010
Governor Felix P. Camacho departed Guahan today to attend the National Governors Association (NGA) 2010 Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. The event will take place from February 20–22, 2010.
The NGA will discuss the following issues: public health and preparedness; national surface transportation policy; energy technology and infrastructure; reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; and homeland security.
“I look forward to discussing matters of mutual concern with my fellow governors, and ways we can better serve our people,” said Governor Camacho. “This will also be a great opportunity to raise awareness of several issues more specific to Guahan and our region, including the military buildup.”
Scheduled presenters and speakers include First Lady Michelle Obama on childhood obesity; Steven Chu, U.S. Secretary of Energy, on advancing a green energy economy; Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, on the future of surface transportation; Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, on the federal-state education partnership for success; and Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, on the challenge and opportunities for the future of homeland security.
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Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement EIS/OE |
Joint Guam Program Office (JGPO) C/O NAVFAC Pacific 258 Makalapa Drive, Suite 100 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860-3134 Attention: GPMO Reference: Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS), Guam and CNMI Military Relocation: Relocating Marines from Okinawa, Visiting Aircraft Carrier Berthing, and Army Air and Missile Defense Task Force Hafa Adai! Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the referenced Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The military buildup proposed for the island of Guahan unprecedented in sheer size and magnitude that it will undoubtedly significantly impact and change the culture, environment, quality of life, and future of the island. Guahan's ability to effectively integrate the military expansion will determine the success of the island's growth and development for decades to come. This cover letter summarizes our technical and policy concerns about the DEIS, and are detailed in the attached comment spreadsheets prepared by the staff and technical experts of the Government of Guahan instrumentalities. We are submitting these comments as the "affected official local government" in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A). Please enter this letter and all the attachments submitted with it into the comment record. Our purpose in submitting detailed comments is to ensure that the Department of Defense (DOD) has a full understanding of Guahan's concerns about the proposed military buildup and the DEIS. We believe that the DEIS is lacking in a number of areas. Click here to view this posting in it's entirety. (pdf format - file size 44mb) |
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State of the Island Address - 2010 |
STATE OF THE ISLAND ADDRESS
By the Honorable Felix P. Camacho
Governor of Guam
February 15, 2010
Finishing Strong
Hafa Adai , buenas dias, and good morning. Today I come before you to deli ver my last State of the Island address.  Lt. Governor Cruz, Speaker Won Pat, Chief Justice Torres; former governors; members of the Consular Corps; Senators; Attorney General Limtiaco; Public Auditor Brooks; Archbishop Apuron and members of the clergy; Ju stices and Judges; Mayors and Vice-Mayors; members of the elected boards and commissions; members of the military; my wife, First Lady Joann Camacho and my mother, former First Lady Lourdes Camacho, Honored guests and my dear people of Guam, thank you for giving me this opportunity. These past years have been marked by sacrifice and bravery beyond our imagination ... Our country is at war and many of our people are actively serving our nation in the on going fight against terrorism. Guam has lost 17 sons, fathers, brothers and friends in this war. I would like to ask that you join me in a moment of silence to honor these sons of Guam who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their island and our nation. Thank you. We pray to God that all of the brave soldiers who selflessly put themselves in harm's way for our freedom will come home safely. Our Lt. Governor has just returned from Afghanistan, where he was deployed for the third time in the Middle East. We warmly welcome back our Lt. Governor, Colonel Mike Cruz home and are grateful for his safe return. Since this will be my last State of the Island, which may be cause for celebration amongst some of my friends in the Legislature. I want to talk about what we have accomplished 111 the last seven years and define what this administration will be remembered for. In January 2003, I raised my right hand and swore to serve you. I remember the circumstances I found myself in when I took office. I recall taking my oath by candlelight amid the destruction of typhoon Pongsona. Much of our island was devastated; it was not a time of prosperity. I reflect on a scripture that I found encouraging, Jeremiah 29: II, which reads "I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." And there was hope. Confident expectancy that regardless of what happened in the past, by the grace of God, we would turn our setbacks around and tragedy would turn into triumph as we would tackle some of the most difficult issues our government has ever faced. Click here to view and/or download the State of the Island Address - 2010 (pdf format) |
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First Lady, USDA, DOAg to Unveil People’s Garden |
Garden to promote growing healthy food, people, and communities
February 10, 2010
First Lady Joann G. Camacho along with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Services Agency, represented by Tom Camacho, County Executive Director, and the Guam Department of Agriculture (DOAg), represented by Joaquin Naputi, Deputy Director, will announce the kick-off of the People’s Garden to promote “going green"
As part of preparations to embrace sustainable food, DOAg will unveil expanded plans for the People's Garden on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Salvation Army grounds in Tiyan (155004 Corsair Avenue).
This designated area will be utilized for the actual organic gardening of agricultural commodities such as vegetables (i.e. eggplant, tomatoes, green onions, herbs, Chinese cabbage), by volunteers which consist of the Salvation Army Lighthouse Recovery Center residents.
“The People’s Garden will assist residents in growing, consuming or marketing their own food, and result in improved community health, economic development, and revitalization,” said First Lady Camacho. “Additionally, it means cooperation and collaboration among the USDA Farm Services Agency, public-private partnerships, and the local government to develop sustainable agricultural systems.”
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Governor Camacho Signs Twelve Bills Into Law |
February 9, 2010 Governor Felix P. Camacho signed 12 bills into law, including Bill No. 300-30, now Public Law 30-90, which extends the timeline for the Port Authority of Guam’s Board of Directors to award a performance management contract pursuant to PL 29-23. According to PL 29-23, the board can enter into a public-private partnership through a performance management contract for the management, operation, and maintenance of cargo handling equipment and other aspects of port operations. The new timeline extension, from 150 to 220 days, takes into account the approval needed from the Public Utilities Commission, and the Office of the Attorney General’s oversight of and advisement in the process of awarding the contract. Governor Camacho also enacted the following Public Laws: Bill No. 125-30, now P.L. 30-81: AN ACT TO ADD NEW §§ 7111 AND 7112 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 2, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE CREATION OF QUALIFICATIONS TO BE NOMINATED FOR AND THE AWARDING OF THE “EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD.” Bill No. 182-30, now P.L. 30-82: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6 OF PUBLIC LAW 21-14, ENACTED ON APRIL 20, 1991 WHICH IDENTIFIED LOT NO. 513, MERIZO, TO REFLECT THE NEW DESIGNATED LOT NO. 528-2, MUNICIPALITY OF MERIZO. Bill No. 189-30, now P.L. 30-83: AN ACT TO CREATE THE 12TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS COORDINATING COMMITTEE. Bill No. 243-30, now P.L. 30-84: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9 OF PUBLIC LAW 30-25, RELATIVE TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; AND TO ADD A NEW SECTION 11 TO PUBLIC LAW 30-25, RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CODES REFERENCED IN THE IBC. Bill No. 254-30, now P.L. 30-85: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2 OF PUBLIC LAW 30-42, RELATIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION ASSISTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITH THEIR FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUNCTIONS IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE THEIR EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. Bill No. 260-30, now P.L. 30-86: AN ACT TO AMEND §67107 OF CHAPTER 67, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ALLOWING GREATER PARTICIPATION OF VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GUAM VETERANS COMMISSION. Bill No. 264-30, now P.L. 30-87: AN ACT TO AMEND §5007 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITES OF THE GUAM VISITORS BUREAU. Bill No. 279-30, now P.L. 30-88: AND ACT TO ADD A NEW SUBECTION (h) TO §40128 OF CHAPTER 40 OF TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COUNCILS. Bill No. 287-30, now P.L. 30-89: AN ACT TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION OF THE PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION, AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMISSION MEETINGS, BY AMENDING §32302(a), AND ADDING A NEW §32302.20 TO ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 32, TITLE 17, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED. Bill No. 308-30, now P.L. 30-91: AN ACT TO AMEND §12106(a) OF CHAPTER 12, TITLE 17, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AMENDING PETITION SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011. Bill No. 152-30, now P.L. 30-92: AN ACT TO REPEAL AND REENACT §68975, AND TO ADD A NEW §68975.1 TO CHAPTER 68, ARTICLE 11, TITLE 21, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF GUAM. Additionally, Governor Camacho vetoed the following: Bill No. 270-30: AN ACT TO AMEND §3401.1 (f) AND (h), ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO REQUIRING VOLUNTEERS TO DISPLAY THEIR IDENTIFICATION CARD AND TO BE IN PRESCRIBED UNIFORM ATTIRE WHILE ISSUING CITATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION OF AUTHORITY. “I commend the volunteers of the Guam Police Department’s Community Assisted Policing Effort (C.A.P.E.) for their service and desire to contribute to our community,” wrote Governor Camacho in his veto message to I Liheslaturan Guåhan. “C.A.P.E. volunteers have issued more than a thousand citations with only a fourth of the citations dismissed.” “The program has been successful and requiring a uniform may overturn their progress either by limiting their opportunity to issue a citation or reducing the number of volunteers with the implementation of this policy,” continued Governor Camacho. “It is for these reasons and the overwhelming opposition to this Bill that have compelled me to veto it. |
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  When the First Lady, Joann Camacho kicked off her Simple Tasks Aimed at Reducing Trash or START campaign in September, she was determined to get people actively involved in doing their share to help reduce trash in the island. START was a timely campaign to help address this mounting concern on Guam. Currently, the island generates a massive 242 tons of trash per day which end up being dumped in Ordot. Imagine how much more this will add up to once the military build-up involving 8,000 troops and their dependents takes place. Click here to download the full length version of the flyer. (pdf format) |
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Media Advisory – 01/08/10 |
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Governor Felix P. Camacho will sign a Proclamation for the “Year of Scouting.”
A signing ceremony is scheduled for Monday, February 08, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room, at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup.
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Government Reaches Out to Students at YOUTHSPEAK |
Nearly one hundred public/private school students learn how to understand and comment on the DEIS February 5, 2010  The Office of the Governor, PBS Guam, the Guam Coastal Management Program, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, and the Guam Build-up Office hosted YOUTHSPEAK today at the Guam Marriot Resort and Spa. This is one of a series of events in the ‘OUR ISLAND, OUR LIVES’ campaign aimed at providing information on how residents can effectively respond to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). During his opening remarks, Governor Camacho shared with students the importance of being involved in the DEIS process. “These students are our leaders and they can make a difference. We understand they will inherit the results of the decisions we make today,” said Governor Camacho. “We hope each one of these students will take what they’ve learned and share it with their family, friends and fellow classmates.” During the event, students were divided into small groups and tasked with reading particular sections of the DEIS. Students were further taught how to skim read the DEIS, properly reference a section and submit well-informed actionable comments.  “The event was really successful. Everyone showed great interest in the exercises and brought up issues about the island’s wastewater, coral, destruction of habitats and other proposed items in the DEIS. We encouraged them to return to their schools and help their peers comment before the February 17th deadline,” said Guam Coastal Management Program Manager Vangie Lujan. ‘OUR ISLAND, OUR LIVES’ seeks to provide information on how residents can effectively respond to the DEIS. Additionally, the campaign plans to collect comments regarding the DEIS, which in turn will be submitted to the Department of Defense on behalf of the people of Guam. |
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