“As I sit here I note there are three groups: leaseholders and developers, Koror State Government, and the Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB) each representing different concerns. As discussions progressed, we have come to an understanding, to protect our environment. I am happy that we now know what our different roles are because we must […]
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EQPB labs re-certified for passing US FAS Laboratory standards
The Environmental Quality Protection Board received re-certification on March 4th for having qualified staffs and equipment for analyzing drinking water and marine water in accordance with US Freely Associated States Laboratory Certification Program. The Palau EQPB Board and Office have continued to support water quality as among the highest priorities in Palau. Edna Buchan who […]
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36 homes acquired under HDLP
Thirty-six (36) homes have been purchased through the Housing Development Loan Program (HDLP), a $15 million-dollar soft loan from Taiwan to address Palau’s housing problem. Thirty (30) of the 36 houses are under construction or have been completed. Six were already existing homes that people just purchased through the HDLP. Also, of the 36 homes, […]
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47 hotel applications approved since 2013 comprise 4,138 rooms
Since 2013 to 2019, a total of 47 hotel project applications for environmental permits have been filed with the Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB). The total number of rooms from the 47 hotel applications is 4,138. Of this number of hotel project applicants, 36 have received approval permits from EQPB. The 36 hotel projects approved […]