DOI IGIA
Washington, D.C. — Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga, members of his administration, and Congresswoman Amata engaged with several Biden Administration officials prior to the Interior Department’s IGIA conference.
First, Governor Lemanu and Congresswoman Amata met with Department of Commerce Assistant...

![Several members of Gov. Lemanu’s team raised important issues related to permits being delayed for port expansion, seawall construction, and other infrastructure projects by the federal NEPA process; the need for better coordination among the federal agencies and local agencies; and also issues related to additional grant opportunities for the Office of American Samoa Cultural Affairs. [courtesy photo] Amata and governor with others](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_gov_n_others.jpg?itok=0X3QGg8u)