AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Deadline: American Samoa Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula’s 60-day review of BOEM’s proposed deep-sea mining lease sale ends 15 September, with a possible November lease sale next; the proposal covers 31+ million acres east of Taʻū, split into two areas, with minimum bids of $3 million each, and BOEM expected a final leasing notice in October. Territorial Revenue Push: CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds is advancing the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act (PACMESA) to require a 50-50 revenue split for covered seabed leases and stronger bonding, consultation, and notification for affected territories. Legal Challenge: Environmental and community groups, via Earthjustice, filed suits to block deep-sea mining lease actions in the Marianas and American Samoa, arguing federal agencies improperly concluded the sales won’t harm endangered species and critical habitat. Fisheries & Ports: The Western Pacific Fishery Council meets Sept. 15–17 and will decide how to handle the LVPA around Muliāva, while NOAA mapping dives found polymetallic nodule fields near American Samoa. Public Health Enforcement: DOH Environmental Health Services shut down two food stores for sanitation violations, and also ordered closures tied to other health inspection findings. Shipping Costs: Maersk added a $500 surcharge for Gulf-bound containers, with U.S. territories including American Samoa listed as “regulated” for timing.
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