AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. Marine Minerals Administration and BOEM moved ahead with proposed leasing for seabed critical minerals off American Samoa, setting up a Nov. 19 lease sale tied to 20-year rights and bids starting at $3 million, with royalties beginning at $1.25/acre—while opponents warn of major harm to fragile marine life and ecosystems. Local Input Rules: Under the Federal Register process, the governor of American Samoa has the formal 60-day review role before any final leasing notice, as critics say the timeline ignores tens of thousands of public comments. Supply-Chain Stakes: The plan is framed as reducing reliance on foreign, especially China-controlled, mineral supply chains for batteries, defense, and manufacturing, but the territorial government and regional voices continue to call for a moratorium. Port Operations Upgrade: Port Administration American Samoa added voyage email alerts and vessel-tracking updates to ManuateleSchedule.com to help travelers follow routes and disruptions. Infrastructure Update: ASPA is nearing completion of a new 500,000-gallon water tank and booster station at the Industrial Park to stabilize pressure and support the Tafuna system.
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