AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. Department of the Interior is moving ahead with deep-sea critical minerals leasing off American Samoa, proposing to auction about 33 million acres of seabed and surrounding waters, with a Nov. 19 lease sale and minimum bids of $3 million—an unprecedented step that’s already drawing Pacific-wide backlash over potential harm to marine life and the region’s heritage. Local Governance: BOEM says Gov. American Samoa has 60 days to review and comment before a final notice, but critics argue the process is out of step with tens of thousands of public comments opposing the plan. New Concerns on Safety: A new report from the Deep Sea Mining Campaign warns regulators have largely missed a radioactivity risk, citing studies that found alpha-emitting isotopes and radon gas tied to polymetallic nodules. National Park Access: The National Park of American Samoa is highlighted as a rare U.S. park where visitors must show a passport or certified birth certificate to enter. Policy Watch: Separate coverage notes American Samoa does not observe daylight saving time, even as Congress advances a push to make it permanent nationwide.
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