####### **Office of Equal Rights**

####### **Equal Rights Officer Cadre**

**Background Information on Government and People of American Samoa**

The information below is extracted from the ERO report on FEMA
1506-DR-AS (March 2004), written by Robi Lovinger. By the time the next
ERO arrives in the Territory, some of the names and phone numbers listed
below will have changed, but the basic picture of society and government
will remain largely the same. We hope this report will provide useful
data for anyone deployed to this distant and fascinating part of
America.

The ERO met with each manager early in the operation to share cultural
and demographic information in addition to other EEO/CR types of
information. All Section Chiefs had access to the electronic ERO folder
on the common drive, which contained relevant EEO and CR materials,
including the most current policies and directives for the Agency.

Approximately 65% of the staff were previously deployed to American
Samoa, and had direct experience with the Territory. The ERO coordinated
cultural information, handouts, brochures, cultural activities and
cultural opportunities, which were well received by staff.

###### **ERO Final Report, DR-1506-AS**

**Monitoring of hiring:**

Local hires were not added to the FEMA payroll. As done during the prior
deployment of 2003, outsourcing through the American Samoa Government's
Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office (TEMCO) was done to
meet operational staffing needs, primarily at the DRC. The ERO was not
involved in the hiring process; contract worker hiring was completed
prior to arrival.

A written contract between FEMA and TEMCO, for employment services, was
created, with input from FEMA's on-site General Counsel, Mary Ellen
Martinet. There were no direct FEMA Local Hires on the FEMA payroll. The
FEMA Administration Chief was not involved in the hiring process. FEMA
staff monitored attendance sheets and other related paperwork.

TEMCO is an agency of the Territorial government; the TEMCO hires were
temporary government employees whose payroll was coordinated by the
Territorial government's internal payroll process (Treasury and Human
Resources).

Eighty-five (85) individuals were locally hired through a contract
between FEMA and TEMCO. The ERO discussed the issue of EEO
responsibility with the General Counsel, and recommended that some type
of relevant language be written into the contract to cover FEMA's
interests as a "joint employer" under the EEOC's guidance regarding
contingent workers.

There are no commercial staffing firms in American Samoa. The current
minimum wage rate for the ASG is \$2.77/hour. The average wage for
Government workers is \$7.44/hour. (Minimum wage rates in American Samoa
are set by a special industry committee appointed by the U.S. Secretary
of Labor. As witnessed by some visiting federal employees, the U.S.
Department of Labor appears to have some monitoring and enforcement
responsibilities regarding fair labor standards and the local minimum
wage rates in the Territory.)

The experienced HS Chief (Marilyn Shigitani) coordinated the
interviewing and hiring of 85 temporary TEMCO staff; minimum
requirements included bi-lingual ability and documented eligibility for
legal employment in the U.S. This was especially important since the
majority of the hires had direct access to the computer system within
the DRC, and other highly confidential information. According to TEMCO,
all contract hires were American Samoans (Pacific Islanders); they were
either U.S. Nationals or U.S. Citizens.

###### **ERO Final Report, DR-1506-AS**

The ERO was available 24/7 to assist in resolving potential issues
quickly, and worked closely with all FEMA managers including the
contractual liaisons from ASG's TEMCO (Ms. Evelyn Stevens @ 733-1055 and
Ms. Alefa Afalava @ 733-2461). Ms. Stevens and Ms. Afalava were
frequently in the DRC and/or the DFO.

In anticipation of potential payroll issues, which had surfaced during
last year's experience with TEMCO and the contract workers, the ERO
attempted to be pro-active in working collaboratively with all FEMA and
TEMCO Contractor liaisons.

After meeting with the DFCO, the ERO visited the Territorial
Government's Office of Human Resources. Subsequently, their director
assigned an ASG employee as "EEO" to assist the TEMCO hires (Mr. Muasau
Tofili @ 684-633-4485). The ERO provided Mr. Tofili with initial
introductions to TEMCO staff and an orientation to the DRC. The ERO
regularly coordinated with Mr. Tofili to ensure there were no unresolved
EEO issues.

**Participation in employee training:**

The most pressing training issues at this deployment were cultural
awareness and diversity. The ERO designed and distributed a cultural
awareness brochure, which was authorized by the FCO. It was distributed
to every FEMA employee. The Section Chief for the IA Inspectors agreed
that it should also be distributed to the 19 contract inspectors for IA.
The Lt. Governor conducted a cultural orientation briefing for the IA
Inspectors before they began their field assignments.

The ERO initiated and maintained a cultural information, resource, and
awareness desk within the DFO. Printed cultural materials, including a
lending library, seemed to be well received by staff. The ERO provided
orientation briefings along with packets of cultural handouts to all
newly arriving staff; the DRC and Helpline Staff were also included in
all activities.

The ERO had the opportunity to conduct an EEO/CR briefing with the TEMCO
contract staff (85), during their orientation training at the DRC, prior
to its opening to the public. Approximately 39 of the 85 staff hired
through TEMCO had worked in last year's FEMA operation.

**Coordination with Stress Management:**

To assist with stress management, the ERO coordinated morale boosters at
the FCO's request. Staff faces challenging environmental factors: the
rainy season with high humidity, limited recreational activities
available during off-hours, limited physical exercise opportunities, due
in part to wandering groups of dogs, etc. Despite being surrounded by
beautiful water, numerous beaches were closed due to bacteria (E-coli)
contamination throughout the island. There is a lack of public beach
facilities as most beaches are within the boundaries of the villages.
Sunday activities were even more limited due to the island-wide cultural
tradition of observing the Sabbath all day.

The DRC staff had to face many weeks without Internet capability,
reoccurring electrical problems, lack of air conditioning, and hot and
humid conditions within their work environment. All staff faced a
significant wave of "island flu" which contributed to the difficulties
in this deployment

**Coordination with Community Relations (CR):**

The CR Section was not activated. Last year, the same DFCO had explained
that she felt it unnecessary to conduct door-to-door outreach, as FEMA
did not want to encourage large numbers of persons to apply who might
not have damage related losses or who were not eligible (Non U.S.
Citizens or Non U.S. Nationals). Also, the preliminary PDAs indicated
far less damage than applicants on Tutuila Island.

As this small island seemed to have effective media and community
communication, this rationale appeared to work. The ERO was able to
informally monitor the pulse of the community's response to FEMA as well
as to frequently check-in with the Help Line, Inspection, and DRC
managers regarding any potential CR issues.

##### The ERO maintained an open working relationship with a number of island resources, 

whose focus is in the area of Civil Rights. From data collected in the
Census 2000, the ERO compiled a demographic for the disabled population
within the declared island, including the seven most impacted villages.

The data indicated that the island of Tutuila had 7,618 persons with
unspecified disabilities. The seven most impacted villages had a total
of 1,540 persons with unspecified disabilities, including 293
individuals who were 65+ years of age.

Since HS could not provide relevant information on persons with
disabilities, the ERO visited several organizations, with knowledge of
these communities on Tutuila. Contact information is included for the
next ERO assigned for future deployments to American Samoa, as well as
for follow-up purposes if needed:

-   The ERO visited the American Samoa Government's Office of Protection
    & Advocacy for the Disabled, ctc Director, Ms. Marie Ma'o at
    733-2976 cellular or 633-1191; email: <marie@samoatelco.com>. The
    office was itself impacted by cyclone damage and has been relocated
    to the first floor of the Territorial Government's Executive Office
    building.

    -   Ms. Ma'o is also a leader in the Tongan community and the
        American Tongan Foundation. She is involved with the weekly
        Tongan radio program, broadcasted (FM) on Wednesdays.

> Ms. Ma'o was given a tour of the DRC and received warm welcomes from
> the staff. She stated her positive impression of FEMA's application
> system for working equitably with all applicants.

##### One Federally funded community-based group new to the island was located next door to the DFO. This organization provides assistance to those with unmet needs on Tutuila. (Resources for Children, Families & Communities, Ms. Denise Thomsen, Project Coordinator @ 633-1767 or 258-7365.). 

#####  

-   The ERO visited the offices of the Division of Vocational
    Rehabilitation, which is part of the ASG Department of Human and
    Social Services in Nu'uuli. This government office serves a current
    caseload of 300 adults on Tutuila. They are responsible for several
    programs including Independent Living, Elderly and the Blind,
    Assisted Technology, and services for veterans.

> Ctc.: Ms. Leone Ripley, DVR Counselor Supervisor and Ms. Donnalyn
> Alalamua, Deputy Assistant Director; phone 699-1371 or --1372; fax
> 699-1376.

-   The ERO visited the office of the American Samoa Chinese Baptist
    Church, which is the only Chinese church on-island. The location is
    in Pago Pago, take a left just beyond the Stevens and Sons store on
    Rt. 1.; the church is one mile up the road on the right hand side of
    the road. You'll see the white and red sign.

> The ERO provided a brief overview of the application process at the
> DRC, including categorical eligibility and required documentation and
> identifying documents. The Rev. stated that a Mr. Linn works at the
> Community College, and is frequently utilized for translation services
> on behalf of the church's membership. The Rev. stated that all Chinese
> persons known to them are renters, and not homeowners, although there
> are a few who own businesses.
>
> The 2000 Census of Population and Housing indicates a Chinese
> population of
>
> 329\. The Korean population is 200. The Filipino population is 792.

Ctc.: Rev. Paul Fu and Rev. Sue Wang; phone 633-2025;

> Email: fubaohwa@yahoo.com.tw

-   The ERO attempted to make contact within the Filipino community,
    which is dispersed island-wide. Several telephone calls were made to
    the informal community members who appear to form the leadership of
    this community.

> Calls were not returned to the ERO from these sources. Other visits
> were made by the ERO to Filipino owned or operated stores to encourage
> those with resident children born in American Samoa to apply to FEMA
> if their personal property was damaged during the storm.

**Visits to Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs):**

There was one fixed-location DRC (Lee Auditorium) to serve the primary
island of Tutuila in American Samoa.

DRC services were offered on a scheduled basis, beginning with the most
damage-impacted village, Pago Pago. Coordination with the media, the
government of American Samoa, and FEMA allowed adequate announcement of
the schedule for the different villages impacted. Announcements which
identified which villages were being served, were done via newspaper,
radio, and local television news. All announcements were coordinated by
the PIO, who had previously served in American Samoa.

The ERO conducted the initial visit to the DRC, meeting with the DRC
Manager, other DAE FEMA staff (8) and TEMCO's locally hired Contract
staff (85) .The Equal Rights DRC Checklist was reviewed with the DRC
Manager. EEO and Civil Rights signage was displayed within the DRC.
Translated (Samoan) copies of the Civil Rights flyer and poster were
also displayed.

Although the majority of residents in American Samoa are bilingual, it
was recommended that information in the Samoan language was appropriate
and appreciated, as it is the preferred language and is spoken in the
home and the workplace. Other languages spoken in various communities
include: Filipino (dialects), Tongan, Chinese, and Korean.

###### 

There were bi-lingual translators at the DRC and the local Help Line.

The DRC was not ADA compliant, despite its community function as a
meeting place for the public. However, the DRC Manager had an effective
plan to promptly serve any special needs visitors to the location,
including those with mobility issues. Due to the cultural influences
throughout the Territory, the family/village system assists disabled and
elderly individuals; there are no independent care facilities in the
Territory. (Note of interest: There is one nursing home for the elderly
in Tafuna.)

The processing flow for disaster applicants was strategically designed
based on lessons learned in prior disasters in the Territory. Upon
arrival, the DRC utilized a comprehensive orientation process for the
applicants, facilitated in Samoan by the bilingual locally hired
contract staff. This ensured that customers were fully informed of the
FEMA process and services offered at the DRC.

Since the Samoan culture is an oral one rather than a written one, this
approach is a sound one. Hopefully, this up-front orientation will
contribute to a deeper level of understanding of the FEMA process by the
applicants. It is hoped that this orientation will also result in fewer
appeals than has historically been the norm in FEMA's prior experiences
in American Samoa.

**Location of DRCs:**

The same site was used for the DRC during the current and the 2003
declarations. The building used as the DRC was a well-known one-story
public building (Lee Auditorum). This centrally located facility was
level with the ground and had adequate parking. Portable restrooms were
located outside the DRC for the use of all customers. The DRC had
prominent signage to help the general public identify the location.
Local bus transportation was directly in front of the DRC. The Help Line
was housed in the same building as the DFO and had a local public
telephone number.

**Coordination with Human Services (HS) Division:**

The ERO met regularly with the HS Section Leader and other managers. The
HS Section Leader and the DFCO had managed the IA Program in prior FEMA
disasters in

American Samoa; this ERO had worked with them during a prior deployment
to American Samoa. They were able to provide helpful insights and
perspectives. They had a solid understanding of local cultural beliefs,
practices, and traditions, of which they were notably respectful. HS
staff prioritized service to any registering disaster survivors who were
injured or who had any identified special needs.

There are a number of unique differences in American Samoa, requiring
disaster-specific modifications. It is important that any EROs making
inquiries into Civil Rights related referrals work closely with FEMA's
management team who have the necessary experience and perspectives on
American Samoa to provide extremely helpful insights.

Ms. Terrie Zuiderhoek (DFCO), Ms. Marilyn Shigetani (HS Branch Chief)
and Ms. Barbara Iles (HS Section Chief) have excellent technical
knowledge and experience to guide the ERO into resolving potential
issues concerning Individual Assistance. Another experienced FEMA
Manager, Marilyn Shigetani, Human Services Officer, Region IX at the PAO
released a memo to NPSCs dated 7/16/03, "Guidelines for Occupancy and
Ownership" due to the disaster's unique cultural aspect.

There is a significant population of long term permanent residents (who
have been on island for 20+ years) who are legal residents of the
Territory, but who are not U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or Qualified
Aliens. Many of these residents were categorically ineligible for FEMA
assistance themselves; however, if they did have any minor eligible
children under their direct guardianship and residency, they could apply
for FEMA on behalf of their eligible children, i.e., those born in
American Samoa are U.S. Nationals.

A demographic profile (Tutuila Island and impacted villages) was
designed and distributed by the ERO to supplement the information
available (distributed to all Section Leads). Notable findings included
the high ratio of non-US Citizens and non US Nationals (50% in some
areas). This was important in light of updated FEMA regulations, which
changed eligibility to exclude these persons. (In prior ('91, '92)
disasters in American Samoa, Permanent Residents could receive FEMA
assistance. During the 2003 disaster, this issue was addressed with the
Government and the local communities.)

###### **ERO Final Report, DR-1506-AS**

In anticipation of the large number of unmet needs, especially among
those who are categorically ineligible for FEMA benefits, the HS Chief,
Marilyn Shigetani assisted in the development and technical
organizational plan for American Samoa to have an opportunity to form a
Long Term Unmet Needs Committee, which had not previously existed in the
Territory. A former ERO colleague, Martelle Chapital, was scheduled to
arrive in AS to help facilitate the VOAD. The American Samoa Voluntary
Organizations Active in Disaster (ASVOAD) is a faith-based organization,
which recently became a legal non-profit organization with established
by-laws. Ctc.: ASVOAD organization, located within the DFO, x7134; Mr.
Nu'usolia Tuimoloau, Treasurer.

HS was working on a strategy to manage the excess number of applicants
who were registering for non-disaster assistance throughout the island.

The local Helpline (633-3036) was staffed on the 2^nd^ floor of the DFO.
Staff who were bi-lingual assisted applicants in English, Samoan, and
Tongan.

Note: Initially, there was some confusion about Social Security numbers
for applicants. According to the local manager of the U.S. Social
Security Office, social security numbers are issued, upon application,
to all newborn children born in American Samoa.

A special type of Social Security Card is issued, upon application, for
non-citizen/non-national individuals who have permanent residence
authorization in American Samoa. While the issued document does have a
Social Security Number, it also states that it is valid only in American
Samoa; it further states that it does not imply U.S. Immigration status
for employment. The Social Security office is located in Pago Plaza on
the first floor near the entrance door; telephone contact is 633-5887.

**Review of Public Affairs activities:**

The Public Affairs Section Leader, John Treanor, was in regular contact
with the ERO. He had served during the prior declaration in 2003 and
briefed his replacement PIO. There are two radio stations, two
newspapers (The Samoa Post @ 699-7848 and Samoa News @ samoanews.com)
and one government-run television station in American Samoa. Public
Affairs expended considerable effort to ensure all segments of the
various communities received the proper information in a timely manner.

Review of Mitigation issues:

The NFIP Manager stated that there were 58 NFIP policies throughout the
Territory.

Last year during DR-1473, there was discussion regarding the
availability of insurance agents who had the ability to write flood
insurance policies in American Samoa. Training sessions (via
teleconferencing) were scheduled by FEMA for interested agents, but
turnout was much lower than expected. No known issues.

**OTHER ACTIVITIES**

General

Publications

-   The ERO prepared and distributed a brochure on Cultural Awareness in
    American Samoa for all employees.

-   In addition to the above activities, at the request of the FCO, the
    ERO functioned as the "morale officer" and coordinated informational
    displays about cultural, educational, and leisure activities. The
    ERO sought out opportunities to raise morale and to contribute to a
    positive workplace. Simple assistance included the ERO's
    coordination and distribution of relevant limited print material,
    i.e., posters and brochures from the National Marine Fisheries
    Service, U.S. National Park Service, the Office of Historical
    Preservation, Office of Tourism, etc.

-   The ERO compiled and distributed a Demographic Profile to all
    Section Managers. A second hand out was distributed, 2000 Census of
    Population and Housing, to Section Managers.

######## Attachment 

AT

+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| # AMERICAN SAMOA | **T | ##  | FA  | ###  | **   | **  | **   | *   |
|                  | UTU |  FA | GAT | MALA | MATU | NU' | PAGO | *TA |
|                  | ILA | GA' | OGO | EIMI | 'U** | UUL | PA   | FUN |
|                  | IS  | ALU |     |      |      | I** | GO** | A** |
|                  | LAN |     | **  | **V  | **V  |     |      |     |
|                  | D** | **  | VIL | ILLA | ILLA | **  | **V  | **  |
|                  |     | VIL | LAG | GE** | GE** | VIL | ILLA | VIL |
|                  |     | LAG | E** |      |      | LAG | GE** | LAG |
|                  |     | E** |     |      |      | E** |      | E** |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| # POPULATION     | 55, | 1,  | 2,  | 1    | 385  | 5,  | 4    | 8,  |
|                  | 876 | 006 | 096 | ,067 |      | 154 | ,278 | 409 |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| 62 YEARS +       | 4   | 107 | 176 | 52   | 28   | 319 | 290  | 597 |
|                  | 247 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
|                  |     |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| #                | 35, | 705 | 1   | 618  | 265  | 3   | 2760 | 4   |
| U.S. CITIZENSHIP | 777 |     | 269 |      |      | 263 |      | 745 |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| \* U.S. NATIONAL | 31, | 603 | 1   | 540  | 233  | 2   | 2463 | 4   |
|                  | 321 |     | 143 |      |      | 897 |      | 093 |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| \* U.S. CITIZEN  | 4,  | 97  | 119 | 74   | 29   | 325 | 283  | 573 |
|                  | 051 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| \* NATURALIZED   | 405 | 5   | 7   | 4    | 3    | 41  | 14   | 79  |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
|                  |     |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| # NON CITI       | 20, | 301 | 820 | 449  | 120  | 1   | 1518 | 3   |
| ZEN/NON NATIONAL | 099 |     |     |      |      | 850 |      | 585 |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| # BIRTHPLACE     |     |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| BORN IN AMER.    | 30, | 603 | 1   | 540  | 233  | 2   | 2463 | 4   |
| SAMOA            | 165 |     | 143 |      |      | 897 |      | 093 |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| BORN IN U.S.     | 3,  | 88  | 95  | 64   | 27   | 325 | 225  | 566 |
|                  | 496 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| BORN IN SAMOA    | 17, | 37  | 716 | 381  | 100  | 1   | 1386 | 2   |
| (W.Samoa)        | 577 |     |     |      |      | 524 |      | 875 |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| BORN IN TONGA    | 1,  | 2   | 29  | 33   | 13   | 105 | 59   | 207 |
|                  | 131 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| BORN IN ASIA\*\* | 1,  | 10  | 69  | 34   | 8    | 246 | 99   | 418 |
|                  | 457 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
|                  |     |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| # HOUSEHOLDS     | 9,  | 195 | 351 | 179  | 70   | 868 | 708  | 1   |
|                  | 069 |     |     |      |      |     |      | 362 |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| **HOUSEHOLD**    | []{ |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
| **INCOME         | .ma |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
| SOURCE**         | rk} |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| HOUSEHOLDS       | 8,  | 171 | 320 | 162  | 59   | 790 | 669  | 1   |
| w/EARNINGS       | 227 |     |     |      |      |     |      | 254 |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
|                  |     |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| HOUSEHOLDS w/SOC | 1,  | 46  | 79  | 23   | 17   | 141 | 138  | 221 |
| SEC              | 917 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| HOUSEHOLDS w/SSI | 76  | 0   | 4   | 1    | 0    | 9   | 8    | 4   |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| HOUSEHOLDS       | 1,  | 34  | 79  | 31   | 2    | 98  | 142  | 198 |
| w/Public ASSIST  | 375 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| HOUSEHOLDS       | 1,  | 20  | 56  | 17   | 8    | 82  | 172  | 115 |
| w/RETIREM        | 134 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
|                  |     |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| # FAMILIES       | 8,  | 174 | 310 | 170  | 68   | 795 | 640  | 1   |
|                  | 454 |     |     |      |      |     |      | 261 |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| FAMILIES BELOW   | 4,  | 83  | 180 | 108  | 43   | 469 | 348  | 667 |
| POVERT           | 916 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| w/RELATED MINOR  | (   | \(6 | \   | \(1  | \(   | \   | \(3  | \   |
| CHILDREN         | 4,5 | 7\) | (16 | 01\) | 37\) | (43 | 22\) | (62 |
|                  | 64) |     | 6\) |      |      | 1\) |      | 2\) |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| #                |     |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| # OWNE           | 6,  | 141 | 215 | 152  | 58   | 558 | 504  | 935 |
| R OCCUPIED UNITS | 956 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+
| **RENTER         | 2,  | 54  | 136 | 27   | 12   | 310 | 204  | 427 |
| OCCUPIED UNITS** | 113 |     |     |      |      |     |      |     |
+------------------+-----+-----+-----+------+------+-----+------+-----+

\*\*BORN IN ASIA INCLUDES: China, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam
**SOURCE: US CENSUS 2000**

**TACHMENT: The Territory of American Samoa**

**Industry Minimum Wages (Effective 8/7/03)**

**Per 29 CFR Part 697**

**(see
<http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getpage.cgi?position=all&page=46951&dbname=2003_register>)**

\(a\) Government Employees---\$2.77

\(b\) Fish Canning and Processing---\$3.26

\(c\) Petroleum Marketing---\$3.85

\(d\) Shipping and Transportation:

\(1\) Classification A---\$4.09

\(2\) Classification B---\$3.92

\(3\) Classification C---\$3.88

\(e\) Construction---\$3.60

\(f\) Retailing, Wholesaling, and

Warehousing---\$3.10

\(g\) Bottling, Brewing, and Dairy Products---\$3.19

\(h\) Printing---\$3.50

\(i\) Publishing---\$3.63

\(j\) Finance and Insurance---\$3.99

\(k\) Ship Maintenance---\$3.34

\(l\) Hotel---\$2.86

\(m\) Tour and Travel Services---\$3.31

\(n\) Private Hospitals and Educational Institutions---\$3.33

\(o\) Garment Manufacturing---\$2.68

\(p\) Miscellaneous Activities---\$2.57

Note: The America Samoa Government's Department of Commerce or the
Department of Human Resources (684-633-4485 or 633-4543) can provide
additional details, if desired.

ATTACHMENT: **AMERICA SAMOA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE**

Note: According to the EEOC's instructions regarding Contingent
Employees, it is important for the next ERO assigned to American Samoa
to have an awareness of FEMA's responsibility as a "joint employer" with
TEMCO. The Territory has a written policy and procedure manual for
government employees, which can be found in the America Samoa
Administrative Code (ASAC). For future needs and legal reference, I have
included a portion of the relevant sections of the Code, which relate to
Territory's Equal Employment Opportunity and Discrimination policies, in
the event that locally hired contract AS Government employees are again
utilized for disaster operations.

A copy of the complete ASAC can be found at the American Samoa Bar
Association's website: **<http://www.asbar.org/>.**

The Code's, Title 1, "Generally", Chapter 1, "Administration and General
Provisions, [Section 4.0106]{.underline}, "Discrimination Prohibited"
states:

"There shall be no discrimination in employment against any person on
the basis of

race, religious beliefs, political beliefs, color, age, sex, national
origin, marital status, or physical and mental handicap, except for bona
fide occupational or legal requirements.

History: Rule 10-81, eff 29 Jul 81, § 1.6."

The Code's, Title 4, "Government Employees", Chapter 11, "Equal
Opportunity -- Affirmative Action" describes the Territory's EEO
position, which is modeled on the EEOC, since the EEOC extends to the
Territory:

Chapter 11, **Section 4.1101** "Policy generally-American Samoan
preference":

            (a) It is the policy of the ASG to provide and promote equal
opportunity in employment to people without discrimination because of
race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, handicaps,
marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit consideration.

            (b) Pursuant to 7.0204(b) ASCA, and as an integral, part of
the equal employment opportunity policy, the government shall employ
residents of American Samoa who are American Samoans or United States
nationals, and shall employ other persons only when no American Samoans
or United States nationals who meet the minimum qualifications for a
particular class of work can be found. The Executive Branch initiates
this policy..."

**Section 4.1102** Affirmative action conformance to federal provisions.

            An affirmative action plan has been prepared for use by ASG
in its efforts to provide equity in employment to women, minors, and
other victims of discrimination. This EEO-AA plan is intended to conform
to federal requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, §
808 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Executive Orders 11063, 11246, and
11375, § 109 of the HUD Act of 1974 and § 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

History: Rule 10-81, eff 29 Jul 81, § 11.2(a).

ATTACHMENT: **AMERICA SAMOA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (continued)**

**Section 4.1103** Enforcement responsibility- Staff, subcontractor,
contracting agency compliance.

            (a) The responsibility and authority for the enforcement of
this policy pertaining to the ASG Affirmative Action Plan and its goals
are vested in the director, office of manpower resources, ASG, who will
be responsible for the implementation, administration, and compliance of
the EEO policies and AA plan, and will directly supervise the ASG EEO
compliance officer.

            (b) All staff, subcontractors, and all contracting agencies
utilizing federal funds administered by ASG are required to comply with
this policy with reference to recruitment, hiring, training, and
compensation.

History: Rule 10-81, eff 29 Jul 81, § 11.2(b)...

ATTACHMENT**: VILLAGES BY DISTRICT, AMERICAN SAMOA:**

**ISLAND OF TUTUILA**

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  **East District Village**           **West District Villages**

                                      

  **Afono**                           **A\'asu**

  **Alao**                            **Afao**

  **Alega**                           **Agugulu**

  **Alofau**                          **Amaluia**

  **Amaua**                           **Aoloao**

  **Amouli**                          **Asili**

  **Anua**                            **Fagali\'I**

  **Aoa**                             **Fagamalo**

  **Atuu**                            **Fa\'ilolo**

  **Auasi**                           **Faleniu**

  **Aumi**                            **Futiga**

  **Aunuu**                           **Ili\'ili**

  **Auto**                            **Leone**

  **Avaio**                           **Malaeimi**

  **Fagaalu**                         **Maleloa Aitulagi**

  **Faga\'itua**                      **Maleloa Ituau**

  **Faganeanea**                      **Maloata**

  **Fagasa**                          **Mapusagafou**

  **Fagatogo**                        **Mesepa**

  **Fatumafuti**                      **Nua**

  **Lauli\'I**                        **Nuuuli**

  **Leloaloa**                        **Pava\'ia\'I**

  **Masausi**                         **Poloa**

  **Masefau**                         **Se\'etaga**

  **Matuu**                           **Tafuna**

  **Nuuuli**                          **Taputimu**

  **Onenoa**                          **Utumea West**

  **Pegai**                           **Vailoatai**

  **Pago Pago**                       **Vaitogi**

  **Sa\'ilele**                       

  **Tula**                            

  **Utulei**                          

  **Utumea East**                     

  **Vatia**                           

  **\*\*Note Nuuuli Village was       
  present in both East and West       
  District**                          
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