AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. Marine Minerals Administration/BOEM has issued a Proposed Leasing Notice to advance deep-sea mineral leasing off American Samoa, with a potential Nov. 19 sale and a 60-day comment window for the Governor—while Pacific leaders and local groups say the process is rushed and threatens ocean life, culture, and livelihoods. Local Opposition: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata reiterated her unchanged stance against seabed mining, saying no one else speaks for her; Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula also flagged concerns tied to the tuna canning industry and urged meaningful public input. New Environmental Alarm: A fresh report warns mining could release naturally occurring radioactivity from targeted nodules, raising fresh public health and environmental questions. Fuel Costs Update: American Samoa’s Office of Petroleum Management set a new Maximum Allowable Price effective July 15, citing continued downward market conditions and easing freight costs, with diesel declines across categories. Community & Education: ASCC’s ACNR Division held the grand opening of its renovated Fale Samoa, highlighting expanded community-focused research.
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