AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Lawsuit: Earthjustice says the U.S. must stop moving forward with plans to auction seabed areas around American Samoa for potential mining, arguing the National Marine Fisheries Service failed to properly follow the Endangered Species Act and other federal laws. NOAA Ocean Mapping: NOAA will run two deep-sea expeditions around American Samoa this summer and fall to map and characterize the seafloor, with publicly available data aimed at guiding future exploration and decisions. Airport Update (Fitiuta): Fitiuta Airport reopened after a Samoa Airways runway incident, with PAAS saying emergency response is complete and the aircraft will remain in place while the NTSB investigation continues. Public Safety/Local Governance: The Governor’s Office warned residents not to share a fake missile-strike memo circulating on social media. Infrastructure Funding: DPW received an $800,000 EPA grant to build American Samoa’s first territory-wide stormwater asset inventory and planning tools. Health Alert: Hawaii reported another travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu, urging people to eliminate standing water to reduce mosquito breeding.
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