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POHNPEI EPA Environmental Protection AGENCY

POHNPEI EPA Environmental Protection AGENCY. 11 th – 13 th June 2008 Cabinet Retreat COM-FSM. HISTORY. 1. SANITATION – HEALTH SERVICES 2. S.L. NO. 3L-26-92 – Established Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ALL ASSETS TRANSFERED TO EPA CREATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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POHNPEI EPA Environmental Protection AGENCY

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  1. POHNPEI EPAEnvironmental Protection AGENCY 11th – 13th June 2008 Cabinet Retreat COM-FSM

  2. HISTORY • 1. SANITATION – HEALTH SERVICES • 2. S.L. NO. 3L-26-92 – Established Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • ALL ASSETS TRANSFERED TO EPA • CREATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS • BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EPA: • - REG. ( 20 REGULATIONS) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  3. FUNCTION The Environmental Protection Agency’s function is to implement the laws and regulations as promulgated by the ACT SL-3L-26-92. Program and activities are carried out according to the laws and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  4. MISSION To create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony, and fulfill the social, economic and other requirements of the present and future generation of Pohnpeians. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  5. STRATEGIC GOALS • To improve the environmental conditions related to the health and welfare of the people of Pohnpei. • Outcome: 1. Population with access to safe drinking water increase to • 75% by end of year 2009. 2. 95% of food sold to the public is safe for consumption 3. 75 % of coastal areas and rivers are safe for recreational use by 2009. 4. 98% of hazardous chemicals are properly used and disposed of by end of 2008 • Integrate Environmental considerations into economic development. • 1. 90% of all project developments meet objectives by 2009’ • Improve the public’s environmental awareness • 1. 85% of all household, commercial and public solid waste properly disposed of by 2009.

  6. PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES 1. A laboratory • (Safe Drinking Water, water quality monitoring survey / coastal and recreation area survey, analysis, comm. water survey ) . 2. Permitting System Earthmoving • Earthmoving, Building Construction, Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste, Rural Sanitation Program, POPs/Pesticide 3. Climate Change, Residential/Village Development & Hygiene, Complain Investigation, Public Bldg. Project Development 4. Food Establishment; • Restaurant, Store, Sakau Bar, Snack Bar, Take out, Special Event 5. Quarantine: Seaport & Airport Monitoring and survey (communicable diseases, and cleanliness of the ports area) 6. Public Awareness: • School, Community, Environmental Campaign, EPA News, Radio Spot Announcement ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  7. ACCOMPLISHMENT • EPA Lab Certified • Lab Supervisor & Technician Certified • RSP Projects 251, FmHA $111,739.00 Gov’t. $212,546.00 • EPA & CSP Joint Program • Projects Approved Annually • Fine Assessed Annually • Based on EPA assessment & study new Dump Site designated • Awareness Yearly: a. Schools, Communities b. Campaign Awareness ( 3 times a year) • Climate Change; mitigation & adaptation $100,00.00 • Safety of drinking water (PUC extension water pipelines project • PUC/Navy drilled well projects ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  8. 1. EPA laboratory 2008 – EPA Laboratory certified including lab supervisor & technician

  9. Challenges Inconsistent Legal opinions. Traditional practises Changing Behavior & Attitude Not Enough Staff Not Enough Equipment/Vehicles Insufficient Fund ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  10. OBJECTIVES • 1. To maximize economic benefits for all the people of Pohnpei, while • minimizes the negative impact on our island environment. • 2. Assure the state infrastructure (water, sewer, solid waste disposal) • is properly operated and maintained to provide maximum health benefits to the • residents and visitors of Pohnpei. • 3. To work with the island communities to assure that their surroundings are a safe • and healthful place to live. • WHERE ARE WE • Pohnpei EPA has 20 regulations involving both environmental protection and sanitary standards. These regulations are enforced through a system of permits and inspections. All projects go through an assessment procedure to assure all negative environmental impacts are minimized. Numerous public education events are conducted, including clean up events, school projects, community meetings, newsletters and radio programs. • WHERE ARE WE GOING • The EPA environmental regulations, standards and programs should reflect the needs of the people of Pohnpei, and implemented in the most effective and economically efficient manner possible. The environment of Pohnpei should support the economic, social, cultural, and health needs of all residents and visitors. • HOW ARE WE GOING TO GET THERE • The regulations are continually revised to reflect the most recent scientific studies, and to assure unnecessary burdens on the people of Pohnpei does not occur. Through community meetings and discussions with government and non-government agencies and organizations, the activities of EPA are developed to reflect the people’s needs and desires.

  11. 1. EPA laboratory PROGRAMS 1-1. SAFE DRINKING WATER MONITORING 1-2. WATER QUALITY MONITORING a. Coastal b. Freshwater 1-3. SANITARY SURVEY 1-4. BOTTLED WATER COMPANY MONITORING 1-5. PUBLIC EDUCATION ON DRINKING WATER 1-6. REVIEW AND APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT 1-7. OVERALL OPERATION OF THE LABORATORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  12. 1-1． Safe Drinking Water • Daily monitoring of PUC watersystem FOR CHLORINE AND TURBIDITY • Community water system analysis FORBACTERIAL CONTAMINATION AND TURBIDITY • Rain catchments monitoring FOR BACTERIAL CONATAMINATION, etc • Some of the accomplishments under the Safe Drinking Water Regulations: • PUC Extension waterline projects • PUC/US Navy Drilled well projects • Construction of PUC Storage Tank (1 million gal.) at Kinakapw, Madolenhimw. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  13. 1-2. Water Quality Monitoring(COASTAL & FRESHWATER) GOALS To identify the uses for which the various waters of Pohnpei State shall be maintained and protected, to specify the water quality standards required to maintain the designated uses The maintenance of water quality that will provide for the propagation of aquatic life and for recreation in and on the water is an historical and legitimate right of the people of the State of Pohnpei ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  14. 1-3. Sanitary Survey 34 community water systems around Pohnpei have been surveyed: • None of these community water systems meet the Safe Drinking Water standards due to the lack of maintenance and no treatment…. All of the PUC drilled wells were surveyed and certified before they put into service Those that did not meet the SDW standards were subject to further disinfection…. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  15. 1-4. Bottled Water Companies EPA conduct continuous monthly monitoring for the following certified water companies: • Pohnpei Water Company • Drops of Life • Aqua Serv Note: These water companies were inspected and surveyed before they were put into service by the Pohnpei EPA. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  16. Notification of Intent Review all notification of intent to construct new “public water system” or to increase the capacity of an existing “public water system” as required by the Safe Drinking Water regulations. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  17. Overall operation of the EPA Laboratory • Prepare culture media for coliform bacteria in conformity with International and WHO Standard procedures • Responsible for ordering of Lab. supplies and chemicals. • Collect water samples for analysis in conformity with the Standard procedures. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  18. Conclusion of the EPA Laboratory • In order to tackle these water-related issues that we are facing today, we have an obligation to shift gears and really focus on our environment especially our on drinking water and the protection of our water resources… • As for the EPA Laboratory, we seek your assistance in order to be fully equipped and can operate at its highest capacity ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  19. 2. Permitting System VISION Ensure all projects development carried out appropriately and not cause any adverse impact to our environment. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  20. 2. Permitting System CURRENT SITUATION & PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Permitting system is in place with authority of the law focusing on: 1. Earthmoving Project Development (Dredging, Landfill/Land reclamation, Road Const., Clearing & Leveling, Any development alter the earth) 2. Building and Toilet Facility Project (Toilet Facility System) 3. Other Development Project

  21. 2. Permitting System REQUIREMENTS UNDER COMPACT II ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  22. 3. Solid Waste VISION Ensure that the collection system program is effectively carried out on this island with appropriate sanitary landfill to avoid adverse impact of waste to our health, resources and the environment. Solid Waste Regulation available and enforcement of the Regulation carried out and the monitoring of dump site by Monthly. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  23. 3. Solid Waste Current Situation 1. Proposed relocation of dump site, (Need legal system and Administrative organization) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  24. 3. Solid Waste Current Situation 2. Approved designated dump site in Madolenihmw and Sokehs. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  25. 4. Public Awareness VISION Promotion of Peoples understanding on environmental health, safety, health hazard and development of Pohnpei. Current Situation / Program and Activities Public Awareness Program carried out in schools; a. Youth to Youth Program ( join with CSP on school visit) b. EPA scheduled on school visit – government and private schools c. Community Awareness g. Radio Spot Announcement d. Earth Day h. EPA News Letter e. Environmental Day i. Internet Publications f. World Clean up Day ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  26. 4. Public Awareness Clean up campaign on the Earth Day ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  27. 5. Rural Sanitation Program VISION Promotion of Hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation issues at the residential homes to prevent and protect the spread of disease our health and the environment. 1. Issues on Funding, up to date: a. FmHA - 84,180.00 b. State Government - 174,000.00 2. Activities carried out: a. Assessment, Initial Insp. Conference, and Follow up 3. Accomplishment a. Complete Project - 155 b. Under construction 27 c. Total Application, 1262 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  28. 5. Rural Sanitation Program EPA officer inspects RSP sites ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  29. 6. POPs / Pesticide VISION Protect our health and our environment from the adverse effect of chemicals imported to our island Program and Activities and Current Situation a. Monitor left over restricted and banned chemicals at the agriculture station b. Inspection of Pesticide/chemicals for general use at stores and institutions C. Hazmat Team responsible for handling and detection of hazardous chemical on the island on pesticide use ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

  30. Thank you for your attention. POHNPEI EPAEnvironmental Protection Division

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