AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: After President Trump’s executive order, the U.S. is moving fast—AP reports at least nine companies are in talks for seabed access, with areas from American Samoa to Alaska potentially auctioned this summer and fall, even as big questions remain about processing, costs, and whether promised profits will ever pan out. PFAS Clean Water Funding: EPA announced $9.457 million for American Samoa to tackle PFAS and other emerging contaminants, including support for testing, planning, and drinking-water infrastructure. Regional Security & Crime: A Pacific Police Ministers meeting in Fiji advanced Pacific-led cooperation against transnational organized crime, with American Samoa represented at the ministerial level. Local Environment & Community Action: Finafinau’s Sabrina Mahuka is collecting sign-ons to urge stronger protections and precaution on deep-sea mining, with the form closing May 17. Power & Utilities: ASPA reported a major east-side outage tied to severe weather and also flagged upcoming fuel surcharge increases that could raise electricity bills.
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