AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Rush: BOEM rules say companies can’t apply just because they think seabed minerals will pay off, but a growing list of new players is still lining up for licenses tied to areas near American Samoa and the Marianas—while Guam just moved to ban seabed mining in its waters. Port Planning: The Port Administration selected HDR to lead a fully funded 20-year seaport master plan for Pago Pago Harbor, mapping upgrades, safety, and climate resilience. Local Justice: A woman was charged after an alleged assault at a Fagatogo business, with police saying she was punched near an ATM and the suspect was held without bail. Public Safety & Health: U.S. EMS Week is being marked with a “Improving Outcomes, Together” message, and Treasury says the first batch of tax refunds will go out Wednesday, sorted alphabetically. Governance: Roy J.D. Hall Jr. was appointed Administrative Law Judge. Community Life: Arbor Week kicked off with an Indoor Greenhouse Gala, and Pacific Horizons School graduated 14 Navigators.
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