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EO - 2020

Title
EO #
Subject
Cited Law
Rep/Amnd
What it does?
EO # 001-2020
Public Health Emergency
A.S.C.A. §§ 13.0215, 26.0105(b), and 27.0901 et. seq.
This EO clarifies the responsibilities Enforcement of Prior Directives.
An Order to adopt provisions of the HAwaii Employment Security Law for Implementation of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Programs.
EO # 002-2020
A.S.C.A. § 26.0105; 20 CFR § 625.2
The purpose of this EO the Federal Government has made available funds to assist American Samoa workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The US Department of Labor has issued a legal opinion that ASG is to be bound by the Hawaii Employment Security Law in implementing its Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
An Order to temporarily extend notary public commissions due to the COVID-19 state of emergency
EO # 003-2020
COVID-19 Emergency
A.S.C.A. § 31.0310, 26.0105(g)(1) and 26.0105
The purpose of this EO is to extend notary commission ofr whoever's commission expired March 18, 2020 will be extended to December 31, 2020.
An Order to temporarily suspend procurement requirements in accordance with the state of emergency powers specifically limited to contracts for the repair of the M/V Manu'atele.
EO # 004-2020
A.S.C.A. §§ 13.0307, 26.0105, 26.0105(b), and 26.0105 (g)(i)
M/V Manu'atele temporarily suspended to ensure that the transportation needs during the pandemic are provided for adequately.
An order to temporarily ban the importation of fertilizer in American Samoa and the establishment of the nutrient management committee to develop guidelines and policies for fertilizer use and management in the territory.
EO # 005-2020
Amended by Executive Order 006-2020
This EO bans importation of fertilizer in American Samoa and establishes the Nutrient
An order to amend EO 05-20 ro exempt certain fertilizers from the temporary importation ban.
EO # 006-2020
Amends Executive Order 005-2020
Amends Executive Order 005-2020 to include a second paragraph
Executive Order creating the Governor's Biodiversity Conservation Office
EO # 007-2020
Governor's OFfice
A.S.C.A. § 24.0901
The Purpose of this EO is to create the Governor's Biodeiversity Conservation Office to restore, protect and preserve rainforest and coral reef ecosystems and Samoan culture. American Samoa is home to unique native Wildlife that requires a coordinated effort to maintain.
Amending Executive Order No. 001-2019 transferring operational and logistical control of the rule reform panel to the Department of LEgal Affairs, Office of the Attorney General
EO # 008-2020
Office of Legal Affairs
Amends Executive Order 01-2019 and Repealed by Executive Order 002-2021.
This EO tasked the Rule Reform Panel with acting in an advisory capacity to assist departments and agencies of the American Samoa Government with repealing, replacing, formulating, and modifying rules to promote efficiency.
An Order to temporarily continue operations at FY2020 budget levels
EO # 009-2020
This EO is to extend the temporarily continuation operations FY2020 Budget levels.
An Order to Temporarily continue Governmental operations at FY2020 Budget Levels
EO # 010-2020
Extension of 20 009-2020
An Executive Order amending EO 04-85 clarifying the scope and responsibilities of the American Samoa Council on the Arts, Culture, and Humanities.
EO # 011-2020
Arts Council
A.S.C.A. §§ 4.0302(a), 17.0401, 17.0403
Repeals Executive Orders 01-1982, 04-1985, and any others that establish the Council
This EO clarifies the duties and powers of the council and combines them with the Museum Board of Trustees.
An Order to continue the temporary extension of Notary Public Commission due to the Covid-19 State of Emergency
EO # 012-2020
Unemployment
A.S.C.A. §§4.0604(h), 4.0604(g), and 26.0105, EO 002-2020, 42 U.S.C. 503
This EO clarified the Duties, Powers and Reponsibilities of the Office of the Administrative Law Judge
An Order to continue the temporary extension of Notary Public commission due to the Covid-19 State of Emergency
EO # 013-2020
Notary
A.S.C.A. §§ 26.0105, and 31.0310
Expired
This EO extends the Notary Commission of those who have expired until further notice due to Covid-19 State of Emergency.
An Order adopting the American Samoa Revision and update PF the Territory Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
EO # 014-2020
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
A.S.C.A. § 26.0105
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