AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSeabed Mining & Permitting: Guam Delegate James Moylan’s bid to block seabed mining from using FAST-41 expedited federal review failed after the House Rules Committee declined to bring his amendment to a vote, even as the House passed H.R. 1501 placing mining and mineral processing on the FAST-41 list. Marine Energy Planning: UOG and federal researchers are evaluating the old Tanguisson power plant site for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), South Tumon Bay for seawater air conditioning, and whether AI-backed data center funding could support future marine energy projects. Aquaculture to Value-Added Food: UOG Land Grant will host a “Tilapia to Table” workshop (Sept. 12) teaching saltwater tilapia raising, salting/smoking for shelf-stable products, and turning fish waste into fertilizer. School Infrastructure Tech & Safety: Tiyan High School repairs are largely done, but roof work and remaining systems could keep students on a proposed double-session schedule through the semester if a Sept. 11 inspection goes well. Defense Tech for Guam: The Marine Corps plans to deploy high-resolution 3D CT scanners to detect cracked body armor, with one scanner slated for Guam. Regional Policy Push: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero urged Pacific Islands Forum members to grant Guam full membership, arguing Guam’s territory status limits access to financing and meaningful participation.
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