AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDaylight Saving Time Showdown: The House passed a bill to keep clocks on year-round daylight saving, but the Senate is in recess until Sept. 14, leaving Nov. 1 “fall back” still likely—despite President Trump pushing the Sunshine Protection Act. Deep-Sea Mining Push Near American Samoa: BOEM is moving ahead with proposed lease sales covering about 31.5 million acres near American Samoa for seabed exploration (auction tentatively Nov. 19), even as critics warn of major environmental data gaps and long-term pressure toward extraction. Ocean Protection Backlash: Trump also moved to allow commercial fishing inside several Pacific marine national monuments, including the Rose Atoll unit in American Samoa—drawing condemnation from scientists and conservation groups. Local Aviation Recovery: PAAS and Samoa Airways continue response and recovery after a runway deviation at Fitiuta Airport (July 28), with NTSB involved and a multi-month salvage timeline discussed. Cyber Safety at DOE: The American Samoa Department of Education warned staff about phishing emails targeting DOE accounts, urging no clicks, no replies, and prompt reporting. STEM & Skills Spotlight: A DOE-linked tech angle shows up in FCCLA and HOSA student wins, including an international phlebotomy title for an Edison student.
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