AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDisaster Response (Tinian): The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with CNMI HSEM and FEMA, is running residential debris removal on Tinian. Residents are told to sort debris along public right-of-way (vegetative, appliances, construction/demolition, sheet metal, electronics, and household hazardous materials) and keep roads clear; regular trash won’t be collected. Dumping debris back on cleared roads is punishable by law, and residents can call the USACE hotline at (670) 588-9850. Regional Infrastructure & Power: At a Joint Typhoon Preparedness Summit, Guam and CNMI leaders aligned on recovery milestones and logistics, while on Tinian large-scale military generators were connected to the grid to restore community power after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Energy Policy (CNMI): A CNMI senator is pushing a study of advanced nuclear options (small modular reactors and microreactors) to improve energy security and resilience. Deep-Sea Mining (Guam): Guam’s governor signed a deep-sea mining ban for Guam and nearshore waters, with fines up to $50,000 per day and restrictions tied to port use without full community consultation. Tourism Shock & Recovery: CNMI visitor arrivals fell 72% in April after Sinlaku, but Jeju Air plans to resume Seoul-Saipan flights starting June 20, subject to operations. Housing & Community Support: BOX House/Ready Pod is donating 10 rapidly deployable homes for Sinlaku survivors, and CNMI’s S.T.R.O.N.G. tent and roofing program has a June 1 application deadline. Local Economy (Saipan): Saipan’s casino-fee funds were allocated to health, solar, youth outreach, and community projects, including $1.2M for the Kagman Community Health Center with road design support.
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