The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) has announced that they will be providing limited services to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. BECQ will be minimizing direct contact between staff and applicants, permittees, and visitors by receiving and processing permit applications, as well as issuing permits, electronically when possible. Social distancing will continue to be strictly enforced.
Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
The following BECQ-DEQ Program services will be available on Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am:
· Wastewater, Earthmoving, and Erosion Control
Accepting permit applications
Tel: (670) 664-8502/8523
Email: merrillayuyu@becq.gov.mp
· Environmental Surveillance Laboratory
Accepting water samples for analysis.
Tel: (670) 664-8520/42
Email: charitobautista@becq.gov.mp
The following BECQ Division of Environmental Quality Program services will be available by appointments only, Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 am – 11: 00 am:
· Safe Drinking Water
Monitoring public water systems
Tel: (670) 664-8518
Email: glennarriola@becq.gov.mp
· Water Quality Surveillance & Non-Point Source
On-going water quality certifications and air permits.
Tel: (670) 664-8521
Email: larrymaurin@becq.gov.mp
· Toxic Waste Management
Litter control and waste
Inspections on permitted facilities
Accepting solid waste permits applications
Tel: (670) 664-8546
Email: gregreyes@becq.gov.mp
· Storage Tanks/Site Assessment & Remediation (SAR)
Storage tanks permit applications
SAR by appointments only
Tel: (670) 664-8506
Email: robertdlguerrero@becq.gov.mp
· Pesticides
Treatment permit applications and import notices/interceptions
Tel: (670) 664-8512
Email: zabrinashai@becq.gov.mp
For assistance contact the program or the DEQ Director at Tel: (670) 664-8535 or via email at jonathanarriola@becq.gov.mp . Applications are available on the BECQ office and DEQ website at www.deq.gov.mp. To submit applications, send via email to program representative.
Division of Coastal Resource Management (DCRM)
The BECQ-DCRM Permitting Section will be available to assist via telephone at Tel: (670) 664-8300 on Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
To apply for a CRM permit:
- Visit www.dcrm.gov.mp
- Select “apply here” to apply through the online permitting system
- OR submit your application via email to permitting@drcm.gov.mp
- Once submitted, CRM permitting staff will contact you to confirm receipt of your application.
For individuals with no internet access, hard copies of applications will be available for pick-up on the 1st floor of the BECQ office. Application submission will be by appointment only.
To all marine sports operators, this is a friendly reminder that your current permits are set to expire on May 30, 2020. If you intend to renew your CRM permit, please do so prior to expiration.
For our residents on the island of Rota:
· BECQ Rota Satellite Office
Applications for CRM permits on Rota can be submitted via email or by scheduling an appointment. Please contact Bill Pendergrass
Available Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Tel: (670) 532-0464
Email: wpendergrass@drcm.gov.mp
For our residents on the island of Tinian:
· BECQ Tinian Satellite Office:
Applications for CRM permits on Tinian can be submitted via email or by scheduling an appointment. Please contact Edwin Hofschneider
Available Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Tel: (670) 433-3169
Email: ehofschneider@drcm.gov.mp
Please contact DCRM at (670) 664-8300 or (670) 588-2924 for assistance. You may also send an email to permitting@dcrm.gov.mp with any questions you may have.
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