AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. government is moving ahead with a proposed deep-sea mineral lease sale off American Samoa, with BOEM/MMA publishing a Proposed Leasing Notice and setting a Nov. 19 auction—while critics say the process ignores tens of thousands of public comments and threatens the moana, culture, and livelihoods. Pacific Opposition Grows: Leaders from the Marianas and other Pacific voices condemned the plan as undemocratic, saying island communities aren’t being treated as equal partners in decisions made in Washington. Radioactivity Warning: A new report says a key risk tied to seabed mining—radioactivity from mineral nodules—has been largely overlooked, pointing to studies finding radioactive isotopes and radon concerns on nodule surfaces. Water Rights Auction Plan: Separate reporting says the U.S. also plans to auction large areas of water around American Samoa for deep-sea mining, drawing criticism from countries calling for a moratorium. Community Spotlight: Toastmasters District 49 earned the Smedley Distinguished District designation for 2025–2026, citing membership and club growth across the region.
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