AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Storm Outlook: Guam and the CNMI face a more active 2026 as El Niño develops, with the National Weather Service in Guam forecasting 3–5 more typhoons and 4–7 tropical cyclones of tropical-storm strength or higher through year’s end—no guarantee of landfall, but a higher chance storms affect the region. Public Health Enforcement: DPHSS says it’s investigating violations of Guam’s banned, coral-harming sunscreen rules (oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene), working with Customs to stop shipments and requiring removal, return, or disposal of confirmed products. Food Safety Staffing Gap: With only three fully trained inspectors, DPHSS is completing about half of required high-risk facility inspections—26 of 52 for Category 4 food facilities and 62 of 124 for Category 4 institutional facilities. Aquaculture & Seafood Supply: UH Hilo is a core partner in NOAA’s new $13.5M CIFARM effort to expand sustainable U.S. marine aquaculture and strengthen seafood supply. Deep-sea Mining Oversight Debate: Experts warn U.S. deep-sea mining rules are outdated and could weaken environmental review and public input as seabed leasing moves forward. Typhoon Recovery Updates (CNMI): CNMI officials report progress restoring power and water after recent storms, with most primary power lines re-energized on Saipan. Earthquake & Tsunami Alerts: A 7.8 quake off Mindanao triggered tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific, with Guam monitoring and advisories later lifted.
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