AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCommunity Cleanup: Catholic parishes across American Samoa will join an islandwide cleanup on Monday with AS-EPA and ASPA. Weather Readiness: Forecasters warn a strong El Niño raises the chance of cyclones and heavy rain, with gusty winds expected over White Sunday weekend. Water Quality: AS-EPA’s water lab earned U.S. EPA certification to test drinking water, streams and nearshore waters through 2029. Seabed Mining: A federal judge will hear a challenge to the proposed American Samoa seabed lease sale on Oct. 30, ahead of a sale tentatively set for Nov. 19. Plaintiffs say protected species were not adequately considered. Renewable Energy: The airport’s proposed solar-and-battery project could deliver 25 megawatts of power, but the Chamber of Commerce is seeking details on environmental reviews and the site’s history of contamination. Ocean Monitoring: NOAA funding includes more than $4 million for Pacific Islands observing systems, supporting coastal data and hazard readiness.
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