AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFisheries & Offshore Policy: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will hold its 207th meeting June 9–11 in American Samoa (hybrid via Webex), with local public discussions in early June that include a deep-sea mining update on the agenda. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Multiple reports track the U.S. move toward seabed mining lease auctions in federal waters near American Samoa, while local leaders and candidates call for a halt, citing Coastal Zone Management Act consistency and environmental risks. Port & Maritime Upgrades: Port Administration selected HDR to lead a 20-year Pago Pago seaports master plan funded by a $3M RAISE grant, and PAAS installed five new high-mast floodlight poles to support safer 24-hour container yard operations. Workforce & Training: ASCC Trades & Technology Division awarded Residential House Wiring II certificates to nine graduates, and PCHS marked progress in its inclusive emergency management program with iEM cohort graduations. Energy Leadership: ASPA appointed Ryan K. Tuato’o as Chief Operations Officer. Community & Environment: Arbor Week added a first-ever Indoor Greenhouse Gala, highlighting local forestry gains.
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