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Final Draft Comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan Published – Public Comments Requested by July 22, 2021

June 9, 2021

Review and comment on the Revised Draft CSDP – community review and comments are requested by July 22, 2021. Public Meetings will be held virtually and in-person on Tinian, Rota, and Saipan. Please check the OPD calendar for time, location, and registration details or RSVP to planning@opd.gov.mp with the subject line "Public Meetings" to learn more

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Reminder: Next PDAC Meeting 6/7 at 1pm

June 3, 2021

The next Planning and Development Advisory Council (PDAC) meeting will be held on June 7 at 1pm. The agenda is below for your reference. For more information or to RSVP to virtually attend, please email planning@opd.gov.mp.

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Reminder: Next PDAC Meeting 5/18 at 2pm

May 14, 2021

The next Planning and Development Advisory Council (PDAC) meeting will be held on May 18 at 2pm. The agenda is below for your reference. For more information or to RSVP to virtually attend, please email planning@opd.gov.mp.

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Open Positions Re-posted!

April 30, 2021

OPD is encouraging interested candidates to apply for open solid waste management and restoration positions!

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Job Announcement: Wetland Biologist

April 30, 2021

The Department of Lands and Natural Resources’ Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) is seeking a full-time Wetland Biologist.

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Your Feedback Requested – Please View Updated DRAFT Comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan and Submit Comments by 5/12!

April 28, 2021

OPD is requesting public comments on the Revised Draft Comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan by 5/12 for inclusion in the final revision.

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Taskforces Meeting – Join us at 9am ChST 4/28

April 26, 2021

Please join us on April 28, 2021 at 9am for a live-streamed Taskforces meeting. Partners will share updates from our three Taskforce Planning groups – Built Environment, Socio-Economic/Disaster Risk Reduction, and Natural Resources.

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Press Release: Interior Provides $9 Million to the Northern Mariana Islands in FY 2021 Capital Improvement Funds

March 26, 2021

Capital Improvement Project fiscal year 2021 grants from OIA will support important renovation upgrades and maintenance needs at several important public facilities, including the hospital, health clinics, and schools in the CNMI.

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Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and Tinian Zero Waste Pilot Project Requests for Proposals – Submissions due by 4/19!

March 23, 2021

The Office of Planning and Development (OPD) in partnership with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Mayor’s Offices of Tinian and Rota is soliciting proposals for the drafting and finalization of a comprehensive solid waste management plan for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

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Your Feedback Requested – Please View Updated Draft Comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan and Submit Comments by 4/19!

March 19, 2021

The revised Draft Comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan (CSDP) is uploaded now! We are requesting your comments on the draft by April 19, 2021, so we can make final revisions and submit the plan for endorsement

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