AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOffshore Mining Push: Pacific leaders and environmental groups are condemning the U.S. plan to move ahead with deep-sea mineral leasing off American Samoa, saying it ignores tens of thousands of public comments and threatens culture, livelihoods, and marine life. Federal Process Timeline: BOEM’s Proposed Leasing Notice sets up a 60-day window for the American Samoa governor to respond before a final notice ahead of a proposed Nov. 19 lease sale. Radioactivity Concern: A new Deep Sea Mining Campaign report warns that seabed mining could involve an overlooked radioactivity risk, pointing to studies finding radioactive isotopes on polymetallic nodules and possible radon release. Water Auction Plan: The U.S. is also preparing to auction large areas of water around American Samoa for mining-related activity, drawing criticism from countries calling for a moratorium. Local Industry Updates: Port Administration adds voyage email alerts and vessel-tracking features for Manuʻa travel, and ASPA nears completion of a new 500,000-gallon water tank to stabilize Industrial Park and Tafuna water pressure.
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