AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTropical Storm Saudel: CNMI emergency managers and the National Weather Service are urging Marianas residents to finish preparedness steps as Saudel strengthens and tracks northwest, with typhoon conditions possible for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan and a tropical storm watch for Saipan and Tinian. Port & power impacts: The Coast Guard set heavy-weather port conditions for Saipan and Tinian in advance of Saudel, while Guam’s power system remains at high risk for load shedding through Aug. 31 as Ukudu’s steam turbine stays offline for repairs. Invasive species accountability: A new Office of Public Accountability audit says Guam’s invasive species funding hasn’t been used to update the Guam Invasive Species Management Plan, leaving standards and reporting gaps. Seabed mining pushback: Guam’s governor and delegate are warning federal regulators not to fast-track Mariana Trench seabed mining before environmental risks are fully understood, as environmentalists sue to halt lease sales. School health & safety: All GDOE schools except Tiyan High passed sanitation inspections ahead of Sept. 30 permit expirations, and DPW is investigating a bus access issue that forced 18 Agueda Middle School students to walk uphill after the bus stopped short.
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