Positions register

Where American Sāmoa stands — on the record

Position papers authored by the Government and its partners, each kept under version control so you can see what changed and when. For outside reports, browse the document library →

Some papers below are drafts circulated for Task Force and community review — not yet adopted positions.

  1. 01
    DraftDeep Ocean Stewardship Initiative

    American Sāmoa and deep-sea mining on the U.S. OCS

    A working position paper: precaution first, free and informed consultation, protection of fisheries and food security, and fair revenue terms. Draft for Task Force and community review.

    Draft v0.9 · Jun 25, 2026Download ↓
  2. 02
    DraftDeep Ocean Stewardship Initiative

    Environmental baseline and data gaps in the EEZ

    A science synthesis of what is known about the deep EEZ — and the species, plume, connectivity, and recovery data gaps that argue for a precautionary approach. Draft for review.

    Draft v0.9 · Jun 25, 2026Download ↓
  3. 03
    DraftDeep Ocean Stewardship Initiative

    Fisheries, food security, and buffer-zone design

    Why fisheries protection is the community's first question, and how a buffer zone could reduce risk if federal OCS activity proceeds. Draft for review.

    Draft v0.9 · Jun 25, 2026Download ↓