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BSP Extends Public Comment Period for the 2050 Guahan Sustainability Plan

Matt Santos — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:18:14 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 11, 2026

The Bureau of Statistics and Plans Announces Extension of Public Comment Period for the 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan

HAGÅTÑA, Guam – The Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) is announcing an extension of the public comment period for the draft 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan (GSP). In accordance with the requirements of 5 GCA § 1205, BSP conducted two public hearings on the draft 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan (GSP) on February 12, 2026, at the Hågat Mayor’s Office and February 25, 2026, at the Dededo Mayor’s Office.

To ensure that all residents have ample opportunity to review the document and contribute to the island’s long-term strategic vision, BSP is extending the comment period by 45 days. This will make the new deadline to submit comments to April 25, 2026.

The 2050 GSP serves as a comprehensive framework for Guam’s future, addressing critical areas such as economic resilience, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. This plan also acts as the official update to the Guam Comprehensive Development Plan (Kabales), as mandated by Public Law 35-110.

How to Participate and Access Resources

Residents and stakeholders can visit bsp.guam.gov/gsp2050/ to access a digital library of planning resources, including:

Review the Draft: View and download the full draft of the 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan.
Quick References: Access FAQs and concise chapter summaries to navigate the plan’s key components.
Legal & Historical Context: View a plan summary with direct links to Public Law 35-110 and the original Kabales plan currently being updated.
Interactive Mapping: Explore the Draft Land Use Web Map and download specific village-level maps included in the plan.
Data & Research: Download the Residential Survey Results Report and the detailed analysis of surveys that informed the plan’s development.
Public Hearing Archives: View video recordings of the public presentations from the two previously held public hearings.

Hard copies are available for review at the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, Office of the Director, 513 West Marine Corps Drive, Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex, Hagatna, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Submission Instructions

The Bureau encourages the public to use the official comment form available on the website.

Download: Visit the site to view specific instructions and download the formal comment form.
Submit: Please email all written comments and completed forms to gsp2050@bsp.guam.gov.

Your input is vital to ensuring the 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan reflects the values and aspirations of all who call Guam home.

Media Contact: April M. Trinidad

Email: april.trinidad@bsp.guam.gov, gsp2050@bsp.guam.gov

Website: bsp.guam.gov

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Public Comment Period: FC No. 2026-0004: Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District for the proposed Agat Small Boat Harbor Maintenance Dredging with Beneficial Use of Dredged Material at Nimitz Beach Park, Agat, Guam

SDierking — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:20:16 +0000

PUBLIC COMMENT

The project applications are available for review at the Guam Coastal Management Program office. For an Appointment, please contact Ms. Esther Taitague, Federal Activities Planner at 671-472-4201. Comments may be submitted electronically via email to esther.taitague@bsp.guam.gov. For questions regarding GCMP, please contact Mr. Edwin Reyes, Administrator, at 671-475-9672 or edwin.reyes@bsp.guam.gov.

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Notice of Public Hearing: Jose D. Leon Guerrero Commercial Port of Guam 2025 Master Plan

SDierking — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:32:24 +0000

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Jose D. Leon Guerrero Commercial Port of Guam
2025 Master Plan
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
PAG Board Conference Room
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

In accordance with the requirements of 5 GCA § 1205, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, in conjunction with the Port Authority of Guam (PAG), will be conducting a public hearing on the Jose D. Leon Guerrero Commercial Port of Guam 2025 Master Plan. The public is invited to attend and provide comment on the Port of Guam 2025 Master Plan, which is available for public review on the Port’s website at www.portofguam.com/modernization or by clicking here. Hard copies are available for review at the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, Office of the Director, 513 West Marine Corps Drive, Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex, Hagatna, 8 am-5 pm, and at the Port’s Strategic Planning Division, 1026 Cabras Highway, Suite 203, Piti. Oral and written testimonies will be accepted at the hearing or may be submitted online to gcmp@bsp.guam.gov. Please include your name when submitting testimonies online. Deadline to submit comments is 5:00 PM on March 26, 2026. For more information, please contact PAG Chief Planner Joe Javellana at 671-477-5931/4, ext. 234. Any persons needing special accommodations, please email mduenas@portofguam.com or call 671-477-5931/4, ext. 201/202.

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Locally Produced Agricultural and Fish Products Purchased by the Government of Guam

Matt Santos — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:47:05 +0000

Pursuant to Guam Public Law 33-93, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) and the Department of Agriculture (DoAg) are required to collect and publish quarterly data on the volume of imported agricultural and fish products, as well as locally produced agricultural and fish products purchased by the Government of Guam. The law aims to enhance transparency about the quantity and types of produce and fish imported into Guam or procured by government agencies. Furthermore, the law highlights the vital role of farmers and their ability to supply agricultural and fisheries products that meet consumer demands.

In addition to the imported data the BSP already collects and reports annually, it has now included information on government procurement of local produce and fish products. The data covers purchases made during the 1^st quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.

The BSP extends its appreciation to the Government House, Guam Department of Education, Department of Youth Affairs, Department of Public Health and Social Services, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, and the Department of Corrections for their contribution to this report.

The 1^st quarter of FY 2026 Local Produce and Fish procured by Government of Guam agencies can be found on the BSP’s website at https://bsp.guam.gov/law-33-93-reports/

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 24, 2026

SDierking — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:35:57 +0000

Notice of Intent:

The Bureau of Statistics and Plans is announcing its intent to employ Ms. Celia J. Anderson, Associate Economist at the salary of $46,978.00 per annum at step 02, pay grade L. This announcement is in compliance with 4GCA, sections 6205 and 6303.l(a), Transparency and Disclosure requirements, which involves posting the “petition” for the Above Step Recruitment on the appropriate website(s) as well as notifying all major print and radio news media. Public Law 38-82, requires the department to posting the “petition” on the Guam Public Notices Portal and transmit to the Speaker of I’Liheslaturan Guahan at least 10 days before the applicant is hired. Anyone with questions can contact the Bureau’s Administrative Services Officer, Mr. Terry L. Cuabo at 475-9677 or by email at terry.cuabo@bsp.guam.gov.

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Public Comment Period: FC No. 2025-0028: Department of the Navy’s (DON) Consistency Determination for its proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and Andersen Air Force Base Projects J-017-V, P-104, and P-320

SDierking — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:25:19 +0000

Public notices may be viewed at bsp.guam.gov/federal-consistency-2/, and written comments may be submitted to the Guam Coastal Management Program Office, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Hagåtña, Guam 96910. Comments must be received on or before November 7, 2025, by 5:00 pm. The project applications are available for review at the Guam Coastal Management Program office. For an appointment, please contact Ms. Esther Taitague, Federal Activities Planner at 671-472-4201. Comments may be submitted electronically via email to esther.taitague@bsp.guam.gov. For questions regarding GCMP, please contact Mr. Edwin Reyes, Administrator, at 671-475-9672 or edwin.reyes@bsp.guam.gov.

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Public Comment Period-FC No. 2025-0026 – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service for its Proposed Regulatory Amendment to Implement Crew Training Requirement for Longline Fisheries Under the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region

SDierking — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:03:32 +0000

Public notices may be viewed at bsp.guam.gov/federal-consistency-2/ and written comments may be submitted to the Guam Coastal Management Program Office, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Hagåtña, Guam 96910. Comments must be received on or before October 13, 2025 by 5:00pm. The project packet is available for review at the Guam Coastal Management Program office. For an appointment, please contact Ms. Esther Taitague, Federal Activities Planner at 671-475-9673. Comments may be submitted electronically via email to esther.taitague@bsp.guam.gov. For questions regarding GCMP, please contact Mr. Edwin Reyes, Administrator, at 671-475-9672 or edwin.reyes@bsp.guam.gov.

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Public Comment Period – FC No. 2025-0024- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program Consistency Determination for its Proposed Port Authority of Guam Harbor Restoration and Resilience Initiative (PAGHRRI) Project

SDierking — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:32:45 +0000

Public notices may be viewed at bsp.guam.gov/federal-consistency-2/, and written comments may be submitted to the Guam Coastal Management Program Office, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Hagåtña, Guam 96910. Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2025, by 5:00 pm. The project packet is available for review at the Guam Coastal Management Program office. For an appointment, please contact Ms. Esther Taitague, Federal Activities Planner, at 671-475-9673. Comments may be submitted electronically via email to esther.taitague@bsp.guam.gov. For questions regarding GCMP, please contact Mr. Edwin Reyes, Administrator, at 671-475-9672 or edwin.reyes@bsp.guam.gov.

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Public Comment Period – FC No. 2025-0020-National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service for its Proposed Modification of Federal Annual Catch Limit and Accountability Measures for Guam Bottomfish Management Unit Species

SDierking — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:34:38 +0000

Public notices may be viewed at bsp.guam.gov/federal-consistency-2/ and written comments may be submitted to the Guam Coastal Management Program Office, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Hagåtña, Guam 96910. Comments must be received on or before September 5, 2025 by 5:00pm. The project packet is available for review at the Guam Coastal Management Program office. For an appointment, please contact Ms. Esther Taitague, Federal Activities Planner at 671-475-9673. Comments may be submitted electronically via email to esther.taitague@bsp.guam.gov. For questions regarding GCMP, please contact Mr. Edwin Reyes, Administrator, at 671-475-9672 or edwin.reyes@bsp.guam.gov.

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RFP-BSP-2025-002 – Professional Services for an Environmental and Natural Resources Law Attorney

SDierking — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:25:21 +0000

Proposal No.: RFP-BSP-2025-002 – Professional Services for an Environmental and Natural Resources Law Attorney

Hard Copies will be available starting July 15, 2025, through July 28, 2025, at the Bureau of Statistics and Plans’ main office located

at the Office of the Governor, 513 West Marine Corps Drive, Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex, Hagåtña, Guam 96910.

To register your company and request for an electronic copy of the RFP:

Email the following required information to Natasha Taitague at natasha.taitague@bsp.guam.gov

Subject Line: Request for Copy RFP-BSP-2025-002

Full Name of the Offeror or Company Name
Authorized Representative Name and Title for the RFP
Email Address
Telephone Number
Fax Number

Upon successful registration, an electronic copy of RFP-BSP-2025-002 will be sent to you.

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