AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoFisheries & Security: Samoa is pushing for stronger fish stock monitoring and tighter protection of its EEZ as the WCPFC scientific session gets underway in Apia, including regional work to track illegal fishing, drugs, and trafficking—and coordinating E-Zone boundary issues with partners including American Samoa. Environment Governance: SPREP’s 5th Executive Board meeting is underway in Samoa, with leaders stressing action on climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and disaster risks. Clean Water Compliance: AS-EPA held a six-hour Clean Water Act training with USEPA Region 9, covering permits, mixing zones, TMDLs, and effluent limits, plus federal inspections of ASPA and StarKist facilities. Local Safety: The Senate Public Works Committee heard that “speed bumps” are actually federally funded raised crosswalks, with research cited for fewer pedestrian accidents. Immigration Policy: The Senate approved a 12-month moratorium on American Samoa’s special immigration provision, limiting new approvals to ASG and federal sponsors. Public Health Oversight: A DOH official told lawmakers that some businesses were ordered reopened after health-safety shutdowns—often via senators, faipule, or directors. Justice Watch: Police charged two Tafuna Correctional Facility inmates with escape after an alleged “walk about” during a power outage.
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