AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTyphoon Recovery Funding: Guam DPW leaders say repairing storm-damaged seawalls could cost an “easy $100M,” with lawmakers weighing Super Typhoon Bavi relief spending that includes design, assessment, and environmental review. Power Reliability: Guam Power Authority reports limited load shedding tied to issues at the new Ukudu power plant, including an offline steam turbine generator delayed by Bavi impacts and a turning gear problem. Coastal Resilience Work: DPW also seeks funds to repair the damaged seawall along Marine Drive as part of the Ninth Special Session’s Bavi recovery discussions. Beach & Ocean Safety: Guam’s broader environmental stakes remain in focus as FEMA approves nearly $3M in post-disaster Public Assistance funding that includes Guam Department of Education building repairs after Typhoon Mawar. Weather Watch: The NWS says two tropical disturbances are not a threat to Guam, while wet-season conditions ramp up with scattered rain and spotty heavy downpours. Community Resilience: The American Red Cross continues recovery support after back-to-back typhoons, with volunteers returning to help the same families and new clients. Legal/Environment Rights: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan push the U.S. Supreme Court case over whether the Air Force can destroy expired munitions on Guam without proper environmental review under NEPA. Offshore Mining Concerns: Pacific leaders and environmental groups renew opposition to U.S. offshore deep-sea mining near American Sāmoa, warning of possible radioactive risks.
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