AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push (American Samoa): Environmental groups and community advocates, led by Earthjustice, filed suit to stop the first-ever commercial deep-sea mining lease sale off American Samoa, challenging NOAA Fisheries’ decision that mining wouldn’t harm endangered species and asking a court to halt the process. Federal Fast-Track (Pacific): The Trump administration also advanced a separate deep-sea leasing proposal off the Northern Mariana Islands, with Guam and CNMI leaders warning regulators are moving faster than science and local input allow. Local Industry & Skills: Fagalii Tinifu members completed a 12-session Basic Sewing Program through ASCC-ACNR’s Family and Consumer Sciences, producing puletasi and other household items as practical self-sufficiency training. STEM & Education: NOAA will run two deepwater mapping expeditions around American Samoa this summer and fall to generate public data for future offshore critical-mineral decisions. Community Spotlight: Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui named August Students of the Month, including Brayden Kitagawa (King Kekaulike High School) and Kaui Joaquin (Kamehameha Schools Maui).
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