AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS & lead cleanup funding: The EPA announced $9.45M for PFAS and other emerging contaminant work in Guam and the CNMI, plus $6.2M to find and replace lead pipes in the NMI—aimed at testing, planning, and infrastructure upgrades. Utilities in crisis: CUC’s CFO says the utility is running out of cash and fuel, warning that without quick authority to borrow, power, water, wastewater, communications, and public safety could face cascading failures. Managaha reopening: DPL says Managaha could reopen by early June after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with cleanup and safety/biohazard checks underway. Tourism watch: GVB laid out a bumpy recovery path, citing a 28% April drop in arrivals after March gains, while pointing to fuel-surcharge support and a Japanese market push. Federal disaster support: FEMA approved $1.3M+ for post-disaster recovery and resilience projects that include the Northern Mariana Islands. School meals reform: Japan’s Ehime University students are studying high food waste in Saipan school meals and pushing ideas to cut leftovers.
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