AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDaylight Saving Time: Americans still have to “fall back” on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 2 a.m., even though a House-passed bill to make DST permanent is still stuck in the Senate. Tax Refunds: Treasury says tax refund checks for April 24 and April 27 filers will be available for pickup today (Sept. 17) at the Disbursing Office in Pago Pago starting at 12 p.m., with ID required. Public Safety: Tafuna Police arrested a man after an alleged machete threat during a domestic dispute involving a pregnant victim; charges include private peace disturbance and assault. Water Safety: ASPA issued a boil-water notice for customers served by the Nu’uuli Water Filtration Plant after turbidity treatment failed federal standards; it says this is not an emergency but requires boiling. Deep-Sea Mining: Gov. Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula submitted formal comments to BOEM opposing commercial deep-sea mineral extraction for now, urging science-based safeguards if federal steps move forward. Fisheries Access: The Western Pacific Fishery Council clarified rules around Muliāva/Rose Atoll, including how longline access may work once monument-based prohibitions are lifted. Governance & Accountability: The Fono pressed ASTCA leadership over spending questions tied to the A-250 celebrations and a child support payment made using ASTCA funds. Swains Island Voting: The Senate approved procedures for electing the Swains Island Delegate, setting eligibility and nomination rules before the bill goes to the House.
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