AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Pushback: Local groups and residents wrote Gov. Pula’alii Nikolao Pula asking for a comprehensive territorial review of deep-sea mining, including science, environmental and fisheries impacts, economic tradeoffs, and how territorial and federal governance would work—plus a legal options assessment for possible next steps. Ocean Forum & Community Q&A: Finafinau hosted a “Mo Lo Tatou Lumana’i: Stand with the Moana” forum to explain deep-sea mining, proposed port plans, fisheries sustainability, and ocean conservation, with youth leadership and direct discussion with experts. Wireless Connectivity Funding: The FCC wrapped up the AWS-3 (Auction 113) spectrum auction, raising $3.57B; proceeds will help fund the “rip and replace” removal of Huawei/ZTE equipment, with pricing data noting American Samoa among the lowest per-unit bids. Visitor Economy Update: Hawaii reported May 2026 visitor spending rose to $1.77B (+5.3%), even as average length of stay fell to 7.60 days (-10.3%). Records Access Concern: A federal plan to close the National Archives site in San Bruno is raising alarms for historians and genealogists, including access to immigration and other records tied to agencies with offices in Guam, Hawaii, Nevada—and American Samoa. America250 Tech-Adjacent Local Events: ASTCA and the Reid Family Group are running the July 4th Fautasi Regatta heats as part of America250 celebrations.
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