AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCNMI Biosecurity Reorg: Gov. David M. Apatang moved the Commonwealth’s Invasive Species Program from Lands & Natural Resources to the Finance Department’s Division of Customs and Biosecurity, via Executive Order 026-018. The shift consolidates border interception, quarantine, and field response for key threats on Rota and Saipan—coconut rhinoceros beetle, Mucuna vine, and the little fire ant—aiming for a single chain of command and lower administrative overhead. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: CNMI groups Our Commonwealth 670 and PåganWatch, joined by conservation partners, sued the U.S. over the proposed Marianas deep-sea mining lease sale covering 67+ million acres, challenging a federal finding that the plan won’t adversely affect threatened species or critical habitat. Power Reliability on Tinian: Multiple generators arrived on Tinian to replace FEMA units powering the Tinian CUC Power Plant, supporting continued electricity service as the island transitions. Maritime Workforce: The U.S. Maritime Administration named 16 new 2026 Centers of Excellence for domestic maritime training, including the Western Pacific Maritime Academy in Guam and CNMI. Regional Climate Watch: Guam’s weather service says El Niño is strengthening toward a “very strong” phase, with a higher-than-usual risk of super typhoons—an urgent reminder for Pacific preparedness. Biodiversity Push: A coalition urged CNMI Governor Apatang to formally oppose the deep-sea mining lease sale and call for more time and public outreach before any decision.
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