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The Office of Insular Affairs will pursue the Department’s mission of Fulfilling Our Trust and Insular Responsibilities by executing activities which bolster healthcare capacity, strengthen island economies, and fulfill U.S. Compact obligations. OIA carries out the Secretary’s responsibilities for U.S.-affiliated insular areas. These include the territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). Additionally, OIA administers and oversees Federal assistance to three freely associated states (FAS): the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and the Republic of Palau (Palau). This program will support projects funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act PL 117-58, Section 40804(b) Ecosystem Restoration.
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Information not available. OIA financial assistance has enabled the seven insular areas to develop economically, socially, and politically helping to empower these communities. Recent accomplishments include the construction of classrooms, the installation of software to enhance government accountability, and the purchase of public safety equipment such as fire trucks and ambulances.
Data on the number and ratio of applications is currently not available. Approximately 120 awards are made annually.
OIA financial assistance has enabled the seven insular areas to develop economically, socially, and politically helping to empower these communities. Recent accomplishments include the construction of classrooms, the installation of software to enhance government accountability, and the purchase of public safety equipment such as fire trucks, ambulances, school buses, and waste collection trucks. In FY18 approximately 120 awards were made.
American Samoa: Placed a Coral Fellow in fiscal year 2021 in each of the following territories: American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Coral Fellow program has provided needed capacity in the territories for both coral reef conservation and invasive species management. Grantee: Nova Southeastern University National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program. Promote coral reef and human health by improving dry litter piggeries and implementing green infrastructure treatment of shallow groundwater with elevated nutrients in select villages of American Samoa. Grantee: Ridge to Reefs. Construction of the Manulife Elementary School gym, Lupelele Elementary School gym, Matafao Elementary School gym, and Pago Pago Elementary School gym. Substantial progress on multiyear projects at the American Samoa Shipyard Authority 3,000 Ton Slipway and the Lyndon B. Johnson Tropical Medical Center Labor Delivery and Operating Room renovations.
CNMI – Supports RBP. Focal species: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. The CNMI continues to be proactive with its approach to combat the invasive species – CRB detection, eradication and preventative measures. Grantee: Department of Land and Natural Resources. Support RBP. Focal species: Plants. To eliminate certain plant species that threaten the natural resources on Mount Sabana’s Forest on the island of Rota by removing the ever-growing pandanus forest trees as well introduce native species that offer benefits to the forests as well as residents. Grantee: Department of Lands and Natural Resources.
Guam – Supports RBP. Focal species: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. To establish a detector dog program to identify invasive species residing at the ports of entry and transiting cargo. The detector dog will be cross trained on other target invertebrate invasive species scents. Construction project at the University of Guam. Phase I of the Department of Public Works’ renovation and repair of public gymnasiums, sports facilities, and public restrooms throughout the island was completed in December 2021 and Phase II has commenced.
USVI – Established Strike Teams to conduct systematic surveys to search for and neutralize recently discovered outbreaks of the Stoney Coral Tissue Loss Disease, which has already impacted almost half of the coral species found in the USVI. Grantee: Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Construction projects in the USVI are focused on repairing critical road infrastructure on all three islands, water and wastewater site improvements, and deferred maintenance reduction within the Virgin Islands Department of Education. The public libraries are also a focus, as the Florence Williams Public Library and Athalie McFarlane Petersen Public Library on St. Croix are in need of structural renovations to repair cracked walls, masonry, roof gutters, fire protection, generator, and install upgrades to the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and telephone systems. All projects are multiyear and are ongoing.
FSM – Enhancing Kosrae, Chuuk, and Yap’s Ecosystem and Food Security through the Prevention, Eradication, Control and Management of Invasive Alien Species. Grantee: Micronesia Conservation Trust. RMI – Supports RBP. Focal species: small mammalian carnivores. Remove invasive rats from part of Mili Atoll. Island Conservation will work with local partners to construct and implement a biosecurity plan; design and implement a rodent eradication on a minimum of three islets. Grantee: Island Conservation.
OIA financial assistance has enabled the seven insular areas to develop economically, socially, and politically helping to empower these communities. Grants were awarded this year based upon the top priorities for this Administration which included: climate change (including food and water security), energy, natural and cultural resources, youth programs, health initiatives and health IT systems, public safety/emergencies, invasive species management, accountability, financial management, economic development, education (including training), management control initiatives, disaster planning, capacity building, and information technology.
Information not available. In FY24, the program anticipates issuing approximately 190 awards.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
