What is a key purpose of the Guam Environmental Protection Agency as part of the ARC?

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) plays a critical role in ensuring that both government and private sector activities comply with environmental laws and regulations. This compliance is vital for protecting Guam's natural resources and public health.

As part of the ARC (the Agency for Right Conservation), the Guam EPA is focused on monitoring, regulating, and enforcing environmental standards, including air quality, water quality, and waste management. Their mission involves not only adherence to existing laws but also promoting sustainable practices that contribute to the overall well-being of the environment. This compliance aspect is essential in managing how human activities impact Guam's unique ecosystems, which is a defining characteristic of the EPA's responsibilities.

In contrast, managing local parks, facilitating zoning changes, and overseeing tourism development may involve elements of environmental health, but they do not centrally focus on ensuring broad environmental compliance, which is the primary concern of the Guam EPA in fulfilling its mission.