AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Ban: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Public Law 38-129 banning deep-sea mining in Guam’s nearshore waters, with fines up to $50,000 per day and a requirement for “full consultation” before the Port Authority of Guam can be used. The ban targets Guam’s 3-nautical-mile territorial waters and is meant to deter Guam as a staging area. Energy & Development: The Consolidated Commission on Utilities approved energy deals for a 57.4-megawatt solar farm on the old Guam International Country Club site in Dededo, with GPA set to buy power for 25 years (plus a 5-year option) pending Public Utilities Commission approval. Infrastructure After Storms: Guam and CNMI leaders met at a Joint Typhoon Preparedness Summit to set regional recovery milestones and align cross-territory emergency planning. Public Works Funding: DPW is seeking $12 million for an expanded abandoned vehicles program, a major jump from current authorization, after taking over responsibilities following a cleanup program discontinuation. Weather Forecasting Risk: Proposed NOAA budget cuts could reduce typhoon forecasting, fisheries, and coral/coastal resilience programs that support island economies. Crime & Courts: A final defendant in a Guam meth trafficking conspiracy was sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
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