AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Pushback: Guam and American Samoa leaders are urging the federal government not to rush deep-sea mining, warning the ocean is tied to island survival and demanding real consultation before permits move forward. Local Governance: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero is asking Interior to treat Guam as an “adjacent state” and require mandatory consultation as lease sales near the Marianas advance. Activism vs. Deadlines: A coalition of groups is pressing Gov. David Apatang to use a narrow federal option to stop the Dec. 16 lease sale, but he says he won’t seek a pause before the Oct. 19 deadline. Water & Waste Infrastructure: GWA won approval for a $110M bond borrowing to fund major water and sewer upgrades through 2030, with customer rate impacts starting Oct. 1. Weather Watch: Another system, Invest 91W, is being monitored south of Guam with heavy showers possible but no watches or warnings in effect. Invasive Species Funding: The U.S. House advanced an invasive species strike team bill that could boost early detection and rapid response—key for island ecosystems. Language Tech: Guam’s CHamoru Language Commission launched a new digital CHamoru keyboard to make everyday typing easier and support consistent orthography. Modernizing Trade: Guam Customs is moving from paper processing to an electronic ASYCUDA system to streamline cargo and revenue functions.
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