AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining & Local Control: The U.S. is preparing lease sales to auction seabed mining blocks tied to American Samoa, while local leaders and candidates push back—arguing Coastal Zone Management Act consistency and warning of impacts from mining plumes; the Governor says the territory will monitor federal studies and wants American Samoa in the discussion, not shut out. Fisheries & Offshore Waters: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will hold its 207th meeting June 9-11 at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center in Fagatogo, with hybrid participation; agenda items include Kona crab ACL specifications and a deep-sea mining update. Port & Maritime Infrastructure: Port Administration selected HDR to lead a 20-year seaports master planning project for Pago Pago Harbor, funded by a $3M RAISE grant, and PAAS installed five new high-mast floodlight poles to support safer 24-hour container yard operations. Power & Skills Training: ASPA appointed Ryan K. Tuato’o as Chief Operations Officer, and ASCC’s Trades & Technology Division awarded Residential House Wiring II certificates to nine graduates. Community Services: The new Home and Community Based Services Commission held its first meeting, focusing on expanding community care and exploring federal Money Follows the Person funding.
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