Patrick Lujan resumes as preservation officer, may amend buildup agreement
The 2011 Programmatic Agreement, a contract between the Department of Defense and the government of Guam, outlines the military's responsibilities to minimize impact to the island's historic sites during the Marine Corps relocation. Many residents and lawmakers have pointed to weaknesses in this agreement — including Lujan, who previously stated he may seek language promoting preservation in place of historic sites during future military buildup construction. Amendments may also include more stringent requirements for archaeological monitoring. Leon Guerrero earlier this year stat...