AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: BOEM has proposed leasing about 31.5 million acres near American Samoa for mineral exploration, with a Nov. 19, 2026 auction—though it’s only for surveys and sampling, not commercial mining, and critics point to major environmental data gaps. Local Governance & Safety: Port Administration American Samoa says the runway excursion at Fitiuta Airport (Samoa Airways Twin Otter, July 28) is cleared by the NTSB’s initial assessment; the runway is open, but recovery and investigation coordination continues. STEM & Youth: American Samoa NOAA Hollings and EPP/MSI scholars presented research in Washington, D.C., including ciguatera work and using ROVs/photogrammetry to monitor coral reefs. Community Health: The Children’s Healthy Living Center of Excellence marks 15 years since a 2011 USDA-funded start, expanding childhood nutrition and community garden efforts across the Pacific, including American Samoa. Tech & Connectivity: Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula appointed Molitogi “Moli” Lemana to the ASTCA board, citing a push to expand digital access for schools and students. Infrastructure Funding: DPW secured a $19.3M FY2026 BUILD grant to rebuild and modernize Route 001 between Leone and Nu’uuli.
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