AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeabed Mining: Gov. David Apatang is seeking enforceable revenue sharing, local jobs and contracts, and port investment before the federal government proceeds with a Pacific seabed-mining lease sale. He says the CNMI should not bear the risks without economic benefits. Utility Costs: Ratepayers are pressing CUC for answers on proposed power, water and wastewater increases, including when its “temporary” typhoon surcharge would end. The CPUC plans to decide the rate case Nov. 20; initial increases could begin Dec. 1. Solar Deadline: A proposed $500 million solar project faces an Oct. 31 decision deadline. Its developer says it may withdraw without an approved power-purchase agreement, putting financing and a federal tax-credit timeline at risk. Shipping Recovery: Saipan’s port has reopened without restrictions, while Tinian is allowing daylight cargo operations and Rota has also reopened, restoring access in stages after Typhoon Champi. Disaster Aid: Small-business operators are asking CNMI leaders to include CW workers in disaster unemployment assistance, saying foreign workers also lost income in Typhoon Sinlaku.
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