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Trip Planner
National Park Service National Park of American Samoa U.S. Department of the Interior Trip Planner Explore the Islands of Sacred Earth Talofa (Hello)! The National Park Service welcomes you into the heart of the South Pacific, to a world of sights, sounds, and experiences that you will find in no other national park in the United States. Located some 2,600 miles southwest of Hawai’i, this is one of the most remote and newest national park’s in the United States. You will not find the usual facilities of most national parks. Instead, with a bit of the explorer’s spirit, you will discover secluded villages, rare plants and animals, coral sand beaches, and vistas of land and sea. The national park includes sections of three islands—Tutuila, Ta’u, and Ofu. Almost all the land area of these volcanic islands—from the mountaintops to the coast—is rainforest. About 4,000 acres of the national park is underwater, offshore from all three islands. Enjoy this unique national park in the heart of the South Pacific and the welcoming people of American Samoa. We are here to protect its rich culture and natural resources. Come explore them with us! TROPICAL RAINFOREST From the mountaintops to the ocean’s edge, the islands are covered with mixed-species, paleotropical rainforests. In mixed-species forests, no single tree or plant species dominates. This is the only rainforest of its kind in a United States national park. About 9,500 acres of tropical rainforest are protected here. WILDLIFE Bats are the only native mammals found in American Samoa. -
Am. Samoa Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2008
American Samoa Revision and Update of the Territory Hazard Mitigation Plan April 28, 2008 2007 Project Team Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office Office of the Governor P.O. Box 997755 Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Phone: 011 (684) 699-6482 Fax: 011 (684) 699-6414 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.asg-gov.com/agencies/temco.asg.htm American Samoa Disaster Recovery Office American Samoa Government Nu'uuli #26-500 P.O. Box 50018 Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Phone: 011 (684) 699-1330 Fax: 011 (684) 699-5005 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.asg-gov.com Jamie Caplan Consulting LLC 351 Pleasant Street, #208 Northampton, MA 01060 USA Phone: 1(413) 586-0867 Fax: 1(413) 303-0412 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jamiecaplan.com 2003 Project Team Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office Office of the Governor P.O. Box 997755 Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Phone: 011 (684) 699-6482 Fax: 011 (684) 699-6414 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.asg- gov.com/agencies/temco.asg.htm East West Center 1601 East-West Road Honolulu, HI 96848-1601 USA Phone: 1 (808) 944-7111 Fax: 1 (808) 944-7376 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.EastWestCenter.org Pacific Disaster Center 1305 N. Holopono St. #2 Kihei, HI, 96753-6900 USA Phone: 1 (808) 891-0525 Fax: 1 (808) 891-0526 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.pdc.org Social Science Research Institute University of Hawaii at Manoa 2424 Maile Way Saunders Hall, Suite 704 Honolulu, HI 96822 USA Phone: 1 (808) 956-8930 Fax: 1 (808) 956-2884 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.socialsciences.hawaii.edu/ssri/ The 2007 American Samoa Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed by a consulting team from Jamie Caplan Consulting LLC, and the Lieutenant Governor, the Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office, the staff of the American Samoa Disaster Recovery Office, the Territorial Hazard Mitigation Council and Directors and technical staff of the American Samoa Government. -
Ethnographic Assessment and Overview National Park of American Samoa
PACIFIC COOPERATIVE STUDIES UNIT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT MĀNOA Dr. David C. Duffy, Unit Leader Department of Botany 3190 Maile Way, St. John #408 Honolulu, Hawai’i 96822 Technical Report 152 ETHNOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT AND OVERVIEW NATIONAL PARK OF AMERICAN SAMOA November 2006 Jocelyn Linnekin1, Terry Hunt, Leslie Lang and Timothy McCormick 1 Email: [email protected]. Department of Anthropology, University of Connecticut Beach Hall Room 445, U-2176 354 Mansfield Road Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2176 Ethnographic Assessment and Overview The National Park of American Samoa Table of Contents List of Tables and Figures iii List of Slides v Preface: Study Issues vi Maps vii Key to Maps x I. The Environmental Context 1 Climate and Vegetation 1 The National Park Environments 4 II. Archaeology and Samoan Prehistory 8 Early Settlement 8 Later Inland Settlement 9 Late Prehistoric Period 9 European Contact and the Historical Period 10 Archaeology in the National Park Units 10 III. Research Methodology 15 Documentary Phase 15 Field Research 15 Limitations of the Research 17 IV. Ethnohistory 22 Myths and Legends Relevant to the Park 22 The European Contact Period 25 Western Ethnohistorical and Ethnographic Reports 31 V. Agriculture and Domestically Useful Plants 46 Tutuila Unit 46 Ta'u Unit 49 Ofu Unit 51 Summary 52 VI. Marine Resources 53 Tutuila Unit 53 Ta'u Unit 57 Ofu Unit 58 Summary 61 i VII. Medicinal Plants 63 Ofu Unit 63 Ta'u Unit 66 Tutuila Unit 66 Summary 67 VIII. Analysis of Freelist Data 75 Crops and Cultivated Plants 76 Medicinal Plants 81 Fish and Marine Species 84 Animals and Birds 86 Summary of the Freelist Results 88 IX. -
Revised Constitution of American Samoa
AMERICAN SAMOA CONSTITUTION REVISED CONSTITUTION OF AMERICAN SAMOA Article I Bill of Rights Section 1. Freedom of religion, speech, press, rights of assembly and petition. 2. No deprivation of life, liberty or property without due process. 3. Policy protective legislation. 4. Dignity of the individual. 5. Protection against unreasonable searchesand seizures. 6. Rights of an accused. 7. Habeas corpus. 8. Quartering of militia. 9. Imprisonment for debt. 10. Slavery prohibited. 11. Treason. 12. Subversives ineligible to hold public office. 13. Retroactive laws and bills of attainder. 14. Health, safety, morals and general welfare. 15. Education. 16. Unspecified rights and privileges and immunities. Article II The Legislature 1. Legislature. 2. Membership. 3. Qualifications of members. 4. Manner of election. 5. Elections. 6. Term of office. 7. Qualifications of electors. 8. Legislative sessions. 9. Enactment of law; vetoes. 10. Passage of bills. 11. Powers of each house. 12. Freedom from arrest. 13. Vacancies. 14. Public sessions. 15. Reading-Passage of bills. 16. Title 17. Amendments and revisions by reference. 18. Appointment to new offices. 19. Effective date of laws. 20. Legislative counsel 21. Quorum. 22. Qualifications and officers. 23. Adjourning Legislature. 24. Special or exclusive privileges not to be granted; local or special laws. 25. Compensation of the Legislature. Article III Judicial Branch 1. Judicial power. 2. Independence of the courts. 3. Appointments. Article IV Executive Branch 1. Appointments. 2. Governor. 3. Secretary. 4. Secretary of Samoan Affairs. 5. Militia and posse comitatus. 6. Executive regulations. 7. Supervision and control by Governor. 8. Annual report. 9. Pardoning power. 10. Recommendation of laws. -
WT/TPR/S/409/Rev.1 1 June 2021 (21-4525) Page
WT/TPR/S/409/Rev.1 1 June 2021 (21-4525) Page: 1/99 Trade Policy Review Body TRADE POLICY REVIEW REPORT BY THE SECRETARIAT TONGA Revision This report, prepared for the second Trade Policy Review of Tonga, has been drawn up by the WTO Secretariat on its own responsibility. The Secretariat has, as required by the Agreement establishing the Trade Policy Review Mechanism (Annex 3 of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization), sought clarification from Tonga on its trade policies and practices. Any technical questions arising from this report may be addressed to Mr Sergios Stamnas (phone: 022 739 5382); Mr Rosen Marinov (phone: 022 739 6391); and Ms Ana Cristina Molina (phone: 022 739 6060). Document WT/TPR/G/409 contains the policy statement submitted by Tonga. Note: This report was drafted in English. WT/TPR/S/409/Rev.1 • Tonga - 2 - CONTENTS SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 7 1 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................ 11 1.1 Main Features of the Economy .....................................................................................11 1.2 Recent Economic Developments ...................................................................................13 1.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................13 1.2.2 Monetary and exchange rate policy ............................................................................15 -
Summary of Ground-Water Data for Tutuila and Aunuu, American Samoa, for October 1987 Through September 1997
U.S. Department of the Interior Summary of Ground-Water Data for Tutuila and Aunuu, American Samoa, for October 1987 Through September 1997 U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Open-File Report 99-252 OCEAN Bay Prepared In cooperation with the AMERICAN SAMOA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Summary of Ground-Water Data for Tutuila and Aunuu, American Samoa, for October 1987 Through September 1997 By Scot K. Izuka U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Open-File Report 99-252 Prepared in cooperation with the AMERICAN SAMOA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Honolulu, Hawaii 1999 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BRUCE BABBITT, Secretary U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Charles G. Groat, Director The use of firm, trade, and brand names in this report is for identification purposes only and does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey. For additional information write to: Copies of this report can be purchased from: District Chief U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey Branch of Information Services 677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 415 Box 25286 Honolulu, HI 96813 Denver, CO 80225-0286 CONTENTS Abstract.......................................................................................... 1 Introduction....................................................................................... 1 Setting...................................................................................... 2 Acknowledgments ............................................................................ 2 Rainfall ......................................................................................... -
Download Press Release
FEMA registrations continue at Disaster Recovery Center Release Date: March 27, 2018 PAGO PAGO, American Samoa – The American Samoa Government (ASG) and FEMA announce that more residents are scheduled to register for assistance. Only heads of households need to register. Residents who were affected by Tropical Storm Gita may use the following schedule to register for assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Thursday, March 29, Vaitogi & Fogagogo numbers 0001 – 0148. Thursday, March 29, Vaitogi & Fogagogo numbers 0154 – 0157. Thursday, March 29, Vaitogi & Fogagogo numbers 0501 – 0600. Friday, March 30, Vaitogi & Fogagogo numbers 0601 – 0666. Friday, March 30, Vaitogi & Fogagogo numbers 0675 – 0684. Friday, March 30, Utulei all numbers. Friday, March 30, Malaloa all numbers. Friday, March 30, Aasu all numbers. Saturday, March 31, Make up day for Faleniu, Matu’u, Faganeanea, Mesepa, Fatumafuti, Faga’alu, Futiga, Vaitogi, Fogagogo, Utulei, Malaloa, and Aasu. The Territory and FEMA will continue to schedule dates and times for villages to register for federal assistance at the DRC. Applicants should have the following information at hand: Social Security number. Address of the damaged primary residence. Description of the damage. Information about insurance coverage if applicable. A current contact telephone number. A PO Box where they can receive mail. Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds. The DRC is located at the Department of Youth and Women Affairs, Pago Pago Sports Village, Pago Pago, AS 96799. Page 1 of 2 Page printed at fema.gov/press-release/20210318/fema-registrations-continue-disaster-recovery-center-1 09/25/2021 The center will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. -
American Samoa State Code: AS
NCHS Instruction Manual Part 8A, Vital Records Geographic Classification, 2004 II. States, U. S. Territories, and Canadian Provinces. FIPS Place Listing State Name: American Samoa State Code: AS Place Name Place County Name County Class Code Code Code Aasu 00100 Western 050 C1 Afao 02500 Western 050 C1 Afono 03300 Eastern 010 C1 Agugulu 04500 Western 050 C1 Alao 04900 Eastern 010 C1 Alega 06500 Eastern 010 C1 Alofau 07300 Eastern 010 C1 Amaluia 08100 Western 050 C1 Amanave 08900 Western 050 C1 Amaua 09700 Eastern 010 C1 Amouli 10500 Eastern 010 C1 Anua 11300 Eastern 010 C1 Aoa 12100 Eastern 010 C1 Aoloau 12800 Western 050 C1 Asili 13700 Western 050 C1 Atu'u 14500 Eastern 010 C1 Aua 15300 Eastern 010 C1 Auasi 16100 Eastern 010 C1 Aumi 17700 Eastern 010 C1 Aunu'u 18500 Eastern 010 C1 Auto 20100 Eastern 010 C1 Avaio 20900 Eastern 010 C1 Faga'alu 22500 Eastern 010 C1 Faga'itua 23300 Eastern 010 C1 Fagali'i 24900 Western 050 C1 Fagamalo 25700 Western 050 C1 Faganeanea 26500 Eastern 010 C1 Fagasa 27300 Eastern 010 C1 Fagatogo 28900 Eastern 010 C1 Failolo 29700 Western 050 C1 Faleasao 30500 Manu'a 020 C1 Faleniu 32100 Western 050 C1 Fatumafuti 32900 Eastern 010 C1 Futiga 36100 Western 050 C1 Ili'ili 36900 Western 050 C1 Lauli'i 40800 Eastern 010 C1 Leloaloa 44100 Eastern 010 C1 Leone 44900 Western 050 C1 Leusoali'i 45700 Manu'a 020 C1 Page 1 of 2 NCHS Instruction Manual Part 8A, Vital Records Geographic Classification, 2004 II. States, U. -
The Participation of Small States at the Summer Olympic Games
ISLANDS AND SMALL STATES INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY OF MALTA, MSIDA, MALTA OCCASIONAL PAPERS ON ISLANDS AND SMALL STATES ISSN 1024-6282 Number: 2021/01 THE PARTICIPATION OF SMALL STATES AT THE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES Kevin Joseph Azzopardi More information about the series of occasional paper can be obtained from the Islands and Small States Institute, University of Malta. Tel: 356-21344879, email: [email protected]. THE PARTICIPATION OF SMALL STATES AT THE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES Kevin Joseph Azzopardi * 1. Introduction Despite having gone through a marathon 18 days full of events against all odds due to the pandemic, the glamour of the Summer Olympic Games lived on as the entire world got together in a true show of force and unity with athletes battling it out to the least shot, millimetre and point to return back home as Olympic heroes. The starting lists and medals’ table have, as in previous editions, served as an ideal platform for the traditional powerhouses in world sport to further demonstrate their dominance with a few surprises making the headlines from time to time. Ever since the inaugural edition of the Games for the Small States of Europe (GSSE) held in 1985 in San Marino, this biannual event became a benchmark for the participating countries to gauge their progress against other similar countries whose population is less than 1 million inhabitants. As per Table 1, if the same model were to be applied across the globe at Olympic level, 48 countries would fit in the bill for such a comparative exercise with Cyprus’ population, one of the founding members of the GSSE, now increasing to 1.2 million. -
Children in American Samoa: Results of the 2000 Census
DOCUMENT RESUME ED 471 938 UD 035 414 TITLE Children in American Samoa: Results of the 2000 Census. A KIDS COUNT/PRB Report on Census 2000. INSTITUTION Annie E. Casey Foundation, Baltimore, MD.; Population Reference Bureau, Inc., Washington, DC. PUB DATE 2002-12-00 NOTE 30p. AVAILABLE FROM Annie E. Casey Foundation, 701 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Tel: 410-223-2890; Fax: 410-547-6624; Web site: http://www.kidscount.org. PUB TYPE Numerical/Quantitative Data (110) Reports Descriptive (141) EDRS PRICE EDRS Price MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Adolescents; Census Figures; *Child Welfare; Children; Economic Factors; Fatherless Family; Heads of Households; *Population Trends; Secondary Education; Socioeconomic Status IDENTIFIERS *American Samoa; Bureau of the Census ABSTRACT Using 2000 U.S. Census data, this report compares the situation of children in American Samoa to children's situations in neighboring territories and the nation overall. Between 1999-2000, the number of children in American Samoa increased 24 percent, while the increase was only 14 percent nationwide during the past decade. In 2000, 45 percent of American Samoans were under age 18 years, compared with 26 percent of the U.S. population. While the national economy grew at a record pace in the 1990s, economic conditions for American Samoan children and families deteriorated. In 2000, women were the heads of household in 1 in 10 American Samoan families with children (substantially below the national average). Between 1990-2000, the percentage of 16-19-year-old American Samoan high school dropouts decreased from 21 to 17 percent (compared to 10 percent nationwide). -
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This map illustrates satellite-detected areas of likely building and vegetation damages caused by the magnitude 8.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami on 29 September 2009. Disaster coverage by the Earthquake 20 October 2009 A total of 11 damage sites were identified based on post-disaster satellite imagery International Charter 'Space and & Tsunami collected on 2-3 October 2009. Each site has a corresponding high resolution focus Major Disasters'. For more information on the Charter, which map within the PDF document. Damage identification was significantly restricted by is about assisting the disaster Version 1.0 heavy cloud and shadow coverage, as well as by spatial resolution of the imagery. It is relief organizations with multi- probable therefore that damages have been underestimated. This assessment is a satellite data and information, visit Glide No: preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground www.disasterscharter.org !% !6 Damage Analysis with Formosat-2 Data Acquired on 2-3 October 2009 feedback to UNITAR / UNOSAT. !! TS-2009-000209-ASM 170°50'0"W 170°47'30"W 170°45'0"W 170°42'30"W 170°40'0"W 170°37'30"W 170°35'0"W NOTE: DAMAGE IDENTIFICATION WAS SIGNIFICANTLY RESTRICTED BY HEAVY CLOUDS AND SHADOW - SOUTHERN & EASTERN COASTS NOT ASSESSED Vatia Amalau Tafeu Bay Bay Cove Vatia 14°15'0"S Afona Masefau Tula 14°15'0"S Bay Bay Onenoa Pago Pago Masefau Port Sa'ilele Facility Afono Masausi Aoa Alao Leloaloa Fagaitua Pagai Anua Atuu Utulei Amaua Faga'itua D Pago Beach Aua Auasi Utumea T Bay TD Pago -
National Park Feasibility Study: American Samoa
NATIONAL PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY AMERICAN SAMOA July 1988 DRAFT Prepared by the National Park Service and the American Samoa Government TABLE OF CONTENTS Paae No. SUMMARY .............. BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION 3 Purpose ....... 3 Congressional Direction 3 The Study Area . 7 Previous Studies . 7 Consultation and Coordination 8 RESOURCES OF AMERICAN SAMOA I l Natural Resources . 11 Geology ........... l 1 Soils and Hydrology . 13 Coastal and Marine Resources . 14 Plant Life .... 15 Animal Life ... 17 Cultural Resources 28 Pre-history . 28 History...... 29 National Register of Historic Places 31 Legendary and Archeological Sites . 35 Scenic Resources . 39 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 41 Government ...... 41 Population and Economy 42 Tourism ... 45 Land Use .. 47 Land Tenure 54 SIGNIFICANCE, SUITABILITY, AND FEASIBILITY 57 Criteria for Park Lands ..... 57 Significant Areas and Sites Survey 58 Areas of National Significance 65 Suitability and Feasibility . 70 Management Alternatives . 77 POTENTIAL NATIONAL PARKS . 79 Description . 79 Potential National Park, Tutuila . 79 Potential National Park, Ta'u . 88 Concepts for Management, Development, and Visitor Use 97 Management Goals . 97 Development and Visitor Use, Tutuila . 99 Development and Visitor Use, Ta'u . 103 DRAFT 07/88 l Page No . PARK PROTECTION ALTERNATIVES . 108 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES. 112 Environmental Consequences . 114 POSSIBLE ADDITIONS . 116 STUDY PARTICIPANTS . 119 BIBLIOGRAPHY . 121 APPENDICES. 125 Appendix 1. Summary of Village Meetings . 126 Appendix 2. Chronology of Archeological Survey Work . 131 Appendix 3. Potential Organization Chart of Fully Staffed National Parks. 133 Appendix 4. Summary of Public Meeting, Fono Guest House, Pago Pago. 135 DRAFT 07/88 ii LIST OF FIGURES Page No. Figure 1.