AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoEnvironmental Review: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Guåhan, a Guam case over whether federal agencies must conduct environmental reviews when other laws apply. The dispute stems from the Air Force’s continued munitions detonations at Tarague Beach under an expired permit. Deep-Sea Mining: New applications and faster federal permitting are expanding commercial interest in Pacific seabeds, raising concerns about risks to ocean ecosystems and island communities. Connectivity: United has completed its switch to 10 Guam-based Boeing 737 MAX 8s and installed Starlink Wi-Fi on two; the rest are expected to be connected by year’s end, with service free for MileagePlus members. Energy Resilience: Pacific island communities can apply by Nov. 18 for U.S. Department of Energy technical help planning resilient energy systems, including generation and storage assessments.
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