AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSeabed Mining Push: The U.S. Marine Minerals Administration has issued a proposed leasing notice for about 67 million acres off the Northern Mariana Islands, setting a Dec. 16 sale date—prompting Gov. David Apatang and Guam leaders to urge “extreme caution” and demand peer-reviewed baseline studies, fishing protections, and local input before any final decisions. Legal Challenge: Environmental groups, including Earthjustice, sued to stop deep-sea mining lease sales in American Samoa, arguing the government skipped proper analysis under the Endangered Species Act. Local Governance & Courts: CNMI’s governor’s office says it received the proposed CNMI outer continental shelf lease notice and is starting a 60-day review; meanwhile, the CNMI Supreme Court heard arguments over Tinian’s internet casino law and the digital “stable token” used for gaming. Disaster Loans Deadline: SBA reminded Sinlaku survivors that the Aug. 21 deadline for physical disaster loan applications is closing, with hundreds of approvals already processed. Utilities & Budget Pressure: CUC warned power restoration is slowed by a worsening cash crunch tied to a stalled $40M line of credit. Entrepreneurship & Workforce: CNMI Innovation Incubator applications open Aug. 24; the Saipan Chamber marks its 50 years Sept. 18; and the SBA/SBDC “Real Talk” disaster-loan Q&A is set for Aug. 21.
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