AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Deadline: American Samoa Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula’s 60-day review of the U.S. proposed deep-sea mining lease sale is set to end Sept. 15, with BOEM expected to issue a final leasing notice in October and a potential Nov. 19 lease sale. Local Governance: The Fono refused to hold an ASTCA budget hearing, saying the authority lacked a board—despite a general memorandum appointing a new ASTCA board released Sept. 10. Courts & Voting Rights: Alaska prosecutors dropped felony voter misconduct cases against American Samoan residents in Whittier after an appeals court said an honest mistake on voter forms wasn’t enough to prove criminal intent. Public Health: ASPA is maintaining a boil water notice for areas served by the Nu’uuli Water Filtration Plant due to treatment technique violations. Food Safety: DOH shut down two retail stores—Gold Conda Store (Vaitogi) and JKL Food Center (Futiga)—after inspectors found sanitation and public health violations. Fisheries Management: The Western Pacific Fishery Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee reviewed turtle-gear impacts and LVPA options around Rose Atoll, with a Sept. 15–17 council meeting ahead. Regional Policy: CNMI is pushing to keep observer status in the Pacific Islands Forum and may seek associate membership to strengthen its regional voice.
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