OIA Press Releases (2020 to Present)

Interior Announces New Guam Field Representative

08/14/2020

DOI Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs, Douglas W. Domenech has announced that a long-vacant, federal position on Guam – the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Guam Field Representative – has now been filled. 

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Bureau of Reclamation Engineers Complete Water Treatment Assessment Report for Palau Public Utilities Corporation

08/06/2020

The Bureau of Reclamation has completed a preliminary water assessment report to help improve water treatment facilities in the Republic of Palau. The team prepared a work plan and budget to develop alternatives for process and equipment modifications needed to comply with drinking water standards and to address other issues, such as capacity and aging infrastructure. 

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Federal Match Requirement Waived by Trump Administration Allows the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to Use $366,000 for Local Infrastructure

07/30/2020

DOI Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs, Douglas W. Domenech has approved the redirection of $366,000 in fiscal year 2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding provided last year to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to now be used for infrastructure development in the territory.

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Trump Administration Awards $3 Million in Grants to Support the U.S. Virgin Islands

07/28/2020

The Trump Administration announced $3,036,291 in fiscal year 2020 grant funding to support the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Office of Insular Affairs’ Technical Assistance Program. Funds will be used to streamline government operations, incorporate online payment services for taxpayers, and improve the management and utilization of federal grants in the territory. 

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