Compliance Monitoring Tools Elusive in US Minor Outlying Islands, but ROAR-PT Project Seeks Change

The United States Pacific Territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and Guam, as well as the U.S. Minor Outlying Islands in the Pacific, face a unique challenge when it comes to environmental compliance monitoring. Unlike much of the United States, these regions lack Geographic Information System (GIS)-based tools developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, a new project aims to bridge this gap and seeks input from local communities.

The ROAR-PT Project: Unlocking Resources and Improving Understanding

The ROAR-PT Project, led by EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region 9, aims to improve understanding of environmental conditions in these remote islands. With limited data availability, the region has struggled to effectively monitor compliance with federal environmental laws. The project seeks to change this by developing customized tools tailored to the specific needs of each community.

Participate in the Data Exploration Process

Residents of American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, and the U.S. Minor Outlying Islands are encouraged to participate in the ROAR-PT Project’s data exploration process. This initiative allows individuals to explore and analyze environmental data in their neighborhoods, which is a crucial step towards enhancing compliance monitoring and promoting environmental stewardship.

EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region 9: Implementing Federal Environmental Laws

EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region 9 plays a critical role in implementing and enforcing federal environmental laws across Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 tribal nations. The region’s efforts are crucial to ensuring the health and well-being of communities across the Pacific.

Get Involved: ROAR-PT Project

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