The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) is known for its commitment to sustainable building practices, exemplified by the construction of its LEED Platinum certified office building. Completed in September 2012, this building is notable as the first government office in the South Pacific to achieve such high-level certification. The design emphasizes energy efficiency, utilizing a 60 kW photovoltaic solar panel system, low-flow water fixtures, and sustainable materials throughout its construction​