AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: The U.S. is moving toward deep-sea mining around American Samoa, with a proposed BOEM lease auction set for Nov. 19 despite major environmental data gaps—sparking renewed calls for stronger safeguards and real public input. Local Governance & Public Participation: American Samoa and other Pacific territories are pushing back on how federal decisions are made, including a Supreme Court filing urging the Air Force to follow environmental and community engagement standards for open detonation decisions, with deep-sea mining flagged as part of the same broader concern. Community Conservation: The American Samoa Soil & Water Conservation District and USDA-NRCS invite residents to an Aug. 18 Local Working Group meeting to shape conservation priorities and funding. Public Safety Oversight: A Senate Public Safety hearing scrutinized the Fire Division’s response to July fires, including concerns about slow arrival times and dry hydrants tied to policy changes. Infrastructure & Connectivity: DXN won a contract to build a modular cable landing station for the Adamasia Cable System in the Solomon Islands, extending a Pacific telecom buildout that includes prior work on an American Samoa landing station. Workplace Security: The AS Department of Education warned staff about phishing emails targeting DOE accounts and urged reporting and avoiding links or attachments.
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