AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrash & Rates: Guam Solid Waste Authority says an islandwide curbside residential program could nearly double its customer base to about 43,000 homes and small multifamily units, with consultants projecting lower monthly rates once fully phased in. Typhoon Recovery Costs: Senators grilled Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s $42.4M special-session request, including $13.36M for Super Typhoon Bavi recovery; lawmakers pressed for clarity on line items like green waste disposal and overtime. Coastal Protection: DPW warned seawall repairs after Bavi and Sinlaku could run “easy $100M,” while lawmakers discussed how much of the Bavi relief bill would cover design, assessment, and environmental review. Power Reliability: Guam Power Authority reported limited load shedding tied to issues at the new Ukudu plant, including a steam turbine generator offline for repairs after storm impacts and a turning gear problem. Weather Watch: NWS Guam says two tropical disturbances (Invest 92W and 93W) pose no threat, with island-effect showers and scattered rain expected as the wet season ramps up. Environmental Review Fight: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan filed a U.S. Supreme Court merits brief arguing the Air Force must follow NEPA before destroying expired munitions on Guam beaches. Tourism & Workforce: A tourism forum drew nearly 500 attendees as gubernatorial teams focused on fixing the visitor experience—air capacity, infrastructure, and labor—while Guam’s hospitality sector pushes apprenticeship pathways.
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