AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: Environmental groups, led by Earthjustice with Fa‘asao Amerika Samoa and the Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, have sued the U.S. government to stop the first-ever deep-sea mining lease sale off American Samoa, arguing NOAA Fisheries’ “not likely to adversely affect” finding violates the Endangered Species Act and skips key analysis of impacts to protected species. Local & Regional Pressure: The dispute comes as the Trump administration fast-tracks offshore mineral leasing across the Pacific, while Guam and CNMI leaders warn regulators are moving faster than science and community input allow. NOAA Seafloor Mapping: In parallel, NOAA Ocean Exploration plans two public deep-sea expeditions around American Samoa this summer and fall to map and characterize the seafloor for future critical-mineral decisions. Public Health & Climate Link: Hawai‘i reported another travel-related dengue case on O‘ahu, with officials urging residents to remove standing water—especially after Tropical Cyclone Lala flooding. Watershed Resilience: EPA awarded $800,000 to American Samoa’s Department of Public Works to build a territory-wide stormwater inventory and planning tools to improve water quality and resilience.
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