AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push Meets Pushback: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata urged the Interior Department to order an environmental impact study with NOAA and/or EPA before any at-scale deep-sea mineral extraction near American Samoa’s continental shelf, saying residents aren’t convinced benefits outweigh ecosystem risks. Legal Challenge: Earthjustice filed suit to stop the first-ever U.S. commercial deep-sea mining lease sale off American Samoa, arguing NOAA Fisheries’ “not likely to adversely affect” finding for endangered species was unlawful under the Endangered Species Act. Local Industry & Skills: Fagalii Tinifu participants finished a 12-session ASCC-ACNR Family and Consumer Sciences Basic Sewing Program, producing puletasi and other household items to build practical self-sufficiency skills. NOAA Mapping for Minerals: NOAA Ocean Exploration announced two deepwater expeditions around American Samoa (Aug–Sept and late Sept–Oct 2026) to map and characterize the seafloor, generating public data to guide future exploration and decisions. Regional Politics: US territories including Guam and the Northern Marianas criticized fast-tracked federal seabed leasing moves, with Guam officials saying they’re shut out of formal comment while regulators proceed.
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