Dealing with Construction Permits in
Micronesia, Fed. Sts.
Listed below is detailed summary of the procedures, time and costs to build a warehouse —including obtaining necessary licenses and permits, completing required notifications and inspections and obtaining utility connections.
The information appearing on this page was collected as part of the Doing Business project, which measures and compares regulations relevant to the life cycle of a small- to medium-sized domestic business in 183 economies. The most recent round of data collection for the project was completed in June 2011.
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Building a warehouse
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Estimated Warehouse Value:
USD 198,054
- City: Island of Pohnpei (Palikir/Kolonia)
| No. |
Procedure |
Time to Complete |
Associated Costs |
| 1 |
Request and obtain a new land survey
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3 days
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USD 400
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| 2 |
Request and obtain a Historic Preservation Clearance Permit from Office of Historic Preservation and Cultural Affairs
An application form is filled out and submitted along with the following documents:
- A topographical map showing project location.
- A plot plan that shows the project in relation to property boundaries.
- Excavation and grading plans, where applicable.
If the project is likely to cause problems, the Historic Preservation Office (HPO) might visit the site during the building process. BuildCo must report anything it finds to the HPO.
Agency: Office of Historic Preservation and Cultural Affairs (HPO)
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3 days
|
no charge
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| 3 |
Receive Inspection from the Division of Land
If the land is located in a well-known area, officials might not come to inspect.
Agency: Division of Land
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1 day
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no charge
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| 4 |
Request Earth Moving Permit from the Environmental Protection Agency
Required documents are the HPO permit, lease, land owner’s permission, and a full set of plans/drawings. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines whether the project should be raised at the board meeting. The board meets once a month. Generally EPA permits are required only for earthmoving or sewer installation.
An earthmoving permit is required whenever earthworks are carried out by mechanical means. If deemed necessary by the EPA, a detailed plan must be submitted, indicating, but not limited to, the amount of earth to be moved, drainage, disposal, and erosion control. The EPA also carries out inspections if a septic tank is used, and the EPA requires plans of the tank and leech field. Prior to the issuance of any permits, a percolation test is also required for the area where the leech field is located.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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1 day
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no charge
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| 5 |
Receive Inspection from the EPA
EPA inspects the sewerage system if a water tank is used.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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1 day
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no charge
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| 6 |
Obtain Earth Moving Permit from EPA
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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39 days
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no charge
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| 7 |
Receive safety inspection
Officials from the Ministry of Labor and Immigration might inspect the site if they see construction activity in progress. It is mandatory to provide insurance on foreign workers. Insurance on local workers is voluntary.
Agency: Ministry of Labor and Immigration
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1 day
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no charge
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| 8 |
Apply for water and sewage connection
The documents to be filed are a copy of land lease and the HPO and EPA permits.
Agency: Pohnpei Utilities Corporation (PUC)
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35 days
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USD 500
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| 9 |
Receive Inspection from PUC
Agency: Pohnpei Utilities Corporation (PUC)
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1 day
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no charge
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| 10 |
Receive Inspection and connect to water and sewage
Agency: FSM Telecom Corporation
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15 days
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no charge
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| 11 |
Request and connect to phone services from FSM Telecom Corp.
The application form can be downloaded from the Internet.
Agency: FSM Telecom Corporation
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14 days
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USD 24
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