The U.S. Missile Defence Agency has called for a public meeting following major concerns of impacts over long-term missile testing in Guam.
The people of Guam have been thrown a lifeline extension to submit feedback on long-term missile testing on the US island territory.
The US Missile Defense Agency has granted an extension of 30 days, not the requested 60 for submissions over plans for missile testing twice a year over the next decade from Andersen Air Force Base.
There are concerns over disruptions to residents and landowners let alone risk to their lives as the military ramps up activity on the island territory.
RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon spoke with Former US Congressman and current Chair for Pacific Center for Island Security, Robert Underwood, about his hopes for the meeting.