AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCritical Minerals & Deep-Sea Mining: American Samoa leaders are pushing back on a Trump-backed push for critical minerals, arguing a territorial “No” can’t stop federal Outer Continental Shelf decisions but can shape how the territory engages the process as Interior weighs leasing about 31.5 million acres near the islands. Local Governance: The House again rejected Brett Butler’s ASEDA board nomination, leaving the appointment short of the required votes. Aviation/Logistics: Port Administration of American Samoa and Samoa Airways completed the complex recovery of a Twin Otter aircraft from Fitiuta Airport, using specialized engineers, heavy equipment, and temporary runway closures. Environment & Water Compliance: AS-EPA hosted USEPA Region 9 Clean Water Act training for ASPA and StarKist, plus inspections of wastewater facilities and the shipyard. Fisheries & Security: Samoa used the WCPFC scientific session to stress stronger fish stock monitoring and EEZ security, including coordination with partners to tackle illegal fishing and trafficking and to manage E-Zone boundaries with American Samoa. Public Safety: Raised crosswalks near schools are being clarified as federally funded safety upgrades, not “speed bumps,” after complaints. Community & Industry: A Samoan student won a University of Waikato climate scholarship, planning to return home to tackle climate impacts. Sports/Community Spotlight: “Next Goal Wins” hits Hulu today, featuring the American Samoa national soccer team story.
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