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Spain ceded Guam to the US in 1898. Captured by the Japanese in 1941, it was retaken by the US three years later. The military installations on the island are some of the most strategically important US bases in the Pacific.
Guam is a presidential democracy. Guam is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the US.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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Displaying 31 - 35 of 75Flood Hazard Areas - Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 18 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.
These Rules and Regulations establish procedural guidelines and standards regarding the development of private and public land in flood hazard areas, pursuant to specified legislation and the National Flood Insurance and Guam Coastal Management Programs.
Leases and Sales - Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 18 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.
These Rules and Regulations shall govern the disposition of government land by exchange pursuant to the provision of 21 GCA Chapter 75.The exchange shall be carried out by the Chamorro Land Trust Commission. The exchange concerns privately-owned lands that are required by the government of Guam. The Regulations grant the opportunity to owners of such land to apply for exchange instead of cash payment. This Chapter specifies the procedures that shall govern the exchange of government land for privately-owned land.
Land Transfer Board Rules - Chapter 2 of Title 18 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.
The purpose of these Rules is to provide procedure governing the meetings and proceedings of the Land Transfer Board. Powers and responsibilities of the Board are transferred to the Chamorro Land Trust Commission.The Rules also concern the application for leases and sales of government property.
Implements: Chamorro Land Trust Commission – Chapter 75 of 21 GCA “Real Property”. (2006-04-14)
Leasing of Government Land - Article 5 of Chapter 1 of Title 18 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.
These Regulations contain rules relative to the leasing of specified government land. It specifies criteria for eligibility of applicants for a lease and provide with respect to lease reservation agreements between the Department of Land Management and the eligible applicant and interim land use permits.
Land Use Permit Rules and Regulations - Article 4 of Chapter 1 of Title 18 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.
This Chapter contains rules relative to the application for a Land Use Permit and the conclusion of land Use Permit Agreements in accordance with Chapter 68 of Title 21 CGA. Chapter 68 prescribes that the Director, with the approval of the Governor, is authorized to grant permits for the use of any suitable government real property, not otherwise occupied or in use, and for any lawful purposes. These Regulations specify criteria of eligibility and procedures for permits and agreements.