AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeep-Sea Mining Push (American Samoa): The U.S. is moving ahead with plans to auction about 33 million acres of seabed and surrounding water near American Samoa for critical minerals, with an initial Nov. 19 auction and minimum bids reported at $3 million, while the International Seabed Authority and dozens of countries face calls for a moratorium over potential impacts on fragile marine life. Radioactivity Concern: A new report warns that radioactivity tied to polymetallic nodules—alpha-emitting isotopes and radon release during storage and processing—has been largely overlooked in peer-reviewed studies, raising questions about safety and regulation. Local Science & Environment: USGS-linked research in Faga’alu Bay finds wave energy, not just land runoff, drives when and where sediment builds up on coral reefs—useful for reef protection planning. Connectivity Update (Starlink): Starlink changed “Starlink Roam” so the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands share one roaming region, expanding coverage for travelers. Infrastructure Safety (Bridges): Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula declared action after FHWA flagged structural deficiencies on multiple territory bridges, requiring corrective plans. Policy Watch (Daylight Saving): The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, though American Samoa already doesn’t observe it.
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