AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: Environmental groups, including Faʻasao Amerika Samoa, sued the U.S. government to stop the first deep-sea mining lease sale off American Samoa, arguing regulators wrongly found mining “not likely to adversely affect” endangered species and failed to do proper review ahead of a Nov. 19 auction. NOAA Mapping for Minerals: NOAA Ocean Exploration and partners announced two deepwater expeditions around American Samoa (Aug–Sep and late Sep–Oct) to map and characterize the seafloor, with publicly available data meant to guide future exploration and decisions. Local Education Funding: Acting Gov. Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. proposed a $2 monthly paycheck deduction from government employees to fund sports programs under the Department of Education. Customs Capacity Building: Oceania Customs Organization training began to strengthen American Samoa Customs’ post-clearance audit capability, aiming to protect revenue and support compliant trade. Manu‘a Store Recovery: After last week’s Manu‘a Store fire, about half the staff are back to work on reduced hours across the remaining Malaeimi and Pago Pago branches while investigations continue. Elections Update: The Chief Election Officer officially set the 2026 Midterm Election for Nov. 3, with candidate paperwork due Sept. 1.
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