AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoU.S. Supreme Court Fight Over Guam Bombing: Five amici briefs were filed supporting Prutehi Guåhan ahead of Oct. 7 arguments over the Air Force’s open burn and open detonation plans at Tarague Beach, with groups from multiple states and territories—including American Samoa community organizations—urging the court to require stronger environmental review and public participation. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: American Samoa lawmakers and allied groups continue challenging U.S. plans to lease more than 31 million acres for seabed mining near the territory, including a lawsuit arguing regulators didn’t properly assess impacts on threatened species and sacred marine life. Local Energy Buildout at Pago Pago Airport: The Port Administration is moving ahead with a 25 MW solar farm plus battery storage at Pago Pago International Airport, targeting full operation by end of 2027, while the Chamber of Commerce asks for proof of environmental and aviation reviews due to prior site contamination. USGS Seafloor Science: USGS researchers are testing radon as a tracer for deep mineral deposits using samples from the 2026 American Samoa ROV + mapping expedition. Local Governance & Services: The Parents of Children with Special Needs Network won a two-year federal award to establish the American Samoa Center for Independent Living (ASCIL), aiming to expand local support for people with disabilities.
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