AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Ban: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Public Law 38-129 banning seabed mining in Guam’s territorial waters, with fines up to $50,000 per day and a key port-access lever that could block mining-linked vessels unless there’s “full consultation.” School Nutrition: The Guam Department of Education won Guam Education Board approval to adopt federal USDA Smart Snacks standards, ending junk food sales across public schools during the school day, including vending and fundraisers. Historic Preservation Process: Prutehi Guåhan is hosting a community forum Saturday on the 2026 Guam Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement, criticizing notice failures and arguing the draft still leaves major concerns unaddressed. Typhoon Resilience: Guam and CNMI leaders marked Typhoon Preparedness Month with recovery and infrastructure milestones, emphasizing shared logistics and readiness after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Ocean & Wildlife: NASA imagery tied Sinlaku’s intensification to atmospheric gravity waves, while conservation updates highlight rare Guam kingfisher chicks hatching in captivity. Local Cleanup & Planning: DPW is seeking $12M to expand an abandoned vehicles program, and Guam Memorial Hospital’s parking lot expansion is pushed to Nov. 25 after Sinlaku and heavy rain delays.
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