AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGuam Pushback on Seabed Mining: Guam’s Legislature just voted 13-1 to ban deep-sea mining in island waters and block use of local ports and harbors to support it, a direct slap at fast-moving federal plans that could place lease areas as close as 46 miles from Guam. American Samoa Opposition to Lease Sale: In the same fight, an American Samoa congressional candidate is demanding an immediate halt to a proposed deep-sea polymetallic nodule lease sale, arguing it violates the Coastal Zone Management Act and could harm waters and coral through sediment plumes. FEMA Relief for Territories: FEMA approved over $1.3M in post-disaster funding that includes nearly $325,000 for American Samoa, aimed at repairs and hazard mitigation. Clean Water Funding: EPA also announced $6.2M to remove lead from drinking water in American Samoa, alongside earlier PFAS funding of $9.457M. Regional Safety Moves: The U.S. and Samoa launched a Tsunami Ready program to strengthen community preparedness.
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