AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups have filed a new lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s plan to move ahead with deep-sea mining lease sales off the Marianas and Guam, arguing federal regulators wrongly concluded the sale won’t harm endangered species and critical habitat; CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is also pushing Congress for a 50% revenue share for Pacific territories tied to seabed mining. Disaster Response Jobs: After Super Typhoon Sinlaku, FEMA hired 22 CNMI residents through its Sinlaku Local Hire initiative, giving local applicants temporary disaster-response roles and a potential path into federal service. Public Safety & Courts: Federal prosecutors say five men were arrested after an online undercover operation targeting attempted enticement of a minor, including an active-duty U.S. Navy service member. Local Appointments: Acting Gov. Karl R. King-Nabors has nominated Aniceto T. Ogumoro to be CNMI Department of Public Safety commissioner, sending the nomination to the Senate for confirmation. Utilities Update: CUC leaders say federal Judge David O. Carter is pleased with recovery progress after two super typhoons, but wants more funding to rebuild and strengthen damaged infrastructure. Travel Costs: DOD has raised per diem rates for civilian travel to Guam, and the update also applies to the CNMI and American Samoa.
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