AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: Fa‘asao Amerika Samoa and Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, represented by Earthjustice, filed a lawsuit in Hawaii to stop the Trump administration’s first deep-sea mining lease sale off American Samoa, challenging NOAA Fisheries’ finding that mining is “not likely to adversely affect” endangered species under the Endangered Species Act; the case targets the Nov. 19, 2026 lease plan covering about 31 million acres. Marianas Fast-Track: Separate reporting says the Northern Mariana Islands seabed leasing process is being accelerated, with a proposed notice and a Dec. 16 sale date for about 67 million acres near the Mariana Trench. Public Pushback: Faith and civil society voices, including the American Samoa Democratic Party praising clergy opposition, are calling for stronger protections and more meaningful public participation. NOAA Mapping: NOAA and partners plan two deepwater expeditions around American Samoa this summer and fall to map the seafloor and publish data for future decisions. Health & Mosquito Risk: Hawai‘i DOH reported another travel-related dengue case on O‘ahu and urged residents to remove standing water, especially with rain after Tropical Cyclone Lala.
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