AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoElectricity Costs Jump: American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) is raising fuel surcharges starting May, pushing residential rates from 38¢/kWh in April to 46¢/kWh in May; the system rate is built from a 9¢ base plus a 36¢ fuel surcharge, with fuel costs driving about 70–75% of the total per-kWh cost. Workplace Rules Shift: The U.S. Department of Labor restored the 2019 salary thresholds for exempt executive, administrative, and professional employees after rescinding the Biden-era overtime rule—meaning more salaried workers may again qualify for overtime under the older standard. Opioid Settlement Money: Delaware’s Purdue Pharma/Sackler settlement has become legally effective, with states and territories set to receive funds for treatment, prevention, and recovery. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Locals are organizing opposition to deep-sea mining near American Samoa, while the Governor has set up a Deep-Sea Minerals Steering Committee to oversee any related activity. Ferry Progress: Damen Shipyards representatives wrapped meetings with PAAS on the new fast ferries, aimed at improving inter-island reliability and safety.
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