AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Legal Fight (American Samoa): Fa‘asao Amerika Samoa and the Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, represented by Earthjustice, sued the federal government to stop the first commercial deep-sea mining lease sale off American Samoa, challenging a National Marine Fisheries Service finding that mining is “not likely to adversely affect” protected species. NOAA Seafloor Science vs. Mining Timelines (American Samoa): NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer launched the first-ever ROV dive in American Samoa’s deep waters, but a federal lease auction is set for Nov. 19—raising concerns about a gap between public data and when decisions are made. Regional Pushback on Leasing (Marianas/Guam): U.S. territories criticized a Trump-era plan to auction seabed leases near the Mariana Trench, with leaders calling for baseline studies, transparency, and caution as environmental groups and lawmakers warn of “race to the bottom” risks. Food Safety Modernization (American Samoa): Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula signed an executive order making the FDA Model Food Code the official retail food safety reference, with enforcement starting after a 120-day outreach and training period. Skills & STEM Pathways (American Samoa): Fagalii Tinifu completed a 12-session ASCC-ACNR Basic Sewing Program, while a local teacher was selected for Society for Science’s 2026–27 Advocate Program to expand student research opportunities.
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