(a) There is established a non-lapsing, revolving fund to be known as the Safe Drinking Water Fund (Fund), which shall be maintained separate and apart from other funds of the government of Guam, shall be kept in a separate bank account, and shall not be subject to I Maga’håga’s (the Governor’s) transfer authority.
(b) The Fund shall be administered by the Administrator, and independent records and accounts shall be maintained in connection with the Fund. All fees, fines, penalties, and other funds collected or received pursuant to this Chapter shall be deposited in the Fund, and used only for the costs of administration and implementation of this Chapter; for providing staff and resources to assist PWS owners and operators with compliance assistance, plan review, sanitary surveys, and inspections for compliance with this Chapter; implementing and enforcing the provisions of this Chapter, including legal support; preparing guidance and rules; administering the Fund; database and administration; sample collection and analysis; public education and outreach; training and capacity development for program staff and management; and any other duties needed to administer this Chapter.

(c) All monies in the Safe Drinking Water Fund are hereby appropriated to Guam EPA to be expended in accordance with this Chapter.

2021 NOTE: Subsection designations added pursuant to authority granted by 1 Guam Code Ann. § 1606