AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoDeep-Sea Minerals Mapping: NOAA kicked off another mapping expedition aboard the Okeanos Explorer in unexplored deepwater near American Samoa, building on recent ROV and mapping work to fill seafloor gaps tied to critical minerals. Public Education on Seabed Mining: The American Samoa Government launched deepseainfo.as.gov to explain deep-sea minerals, risks, opportunities, and the federal process, with weekly updates and interactive learning—while reiterating it doesn’t support commercial extraction for now. Port Tech Planning: PAAS finalized an execution plan for the American Samoa Seaports Master Plan, funded by MARAD’s RAISE program, using an 8-task framework to assess facilities, model capacity, and forecast 5/10/20-year demand. Local Energy Innovation: Hawaiʻi State Energy Office opened applications for the DOE’s ETIPP 2026 cohort (deadline Nov. 18) to help coastal, remote, and island communities plan resilient energy systems. STEM Connectivity: American Samoa Community College will receive Starlink kits for 4-H clubs under a National 4-H Council initiative to help close the rural broadband gap. AI Policy Push: State AGs including American Samoa called on Congress to regulate rapidly evolving generative AI systems. Conservation Record: A leopard shark filmed off Samoa provides the first verifiable record for the country, supporting better marine protection planning. DST Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1, 2026 at 2 a.m., when clocks “fall back” one hour.
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