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PC 704

Para designar como Reserva Natural Punta La Bandera un terreno con una cabida aproximada de 77,989.44 m2 en el Barrio Mata de Plátano, Sector Punta La Bandera, en el Municipio de Luquillo.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico designates 77,989 square meters in Luquillo as Punta La Bandera Natural Reserve, protecting coastal land from development through environmental preservation status.

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Bill Summary · PC 704

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 704 designates approximately 77,989.44 square meters of land in the Mata de Plátano neighborhood, Punta La Bandera sector, in Luquillo municipality as a Natural Reserve. This is a land protection measure that removes the designated area from development by establishing it as protected natural territory under Puerto Rico law.

Why is this important

Natural reserves preserve ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and restrict commercial or residential development in ecologically significant areas. This designation affects land use planning in Luquillo and establishes long-term environmental protections for the coastal Punta La Bandera area, which may have ecological value or be vulnerable to development pressure.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights and compensation: Current landowners may face restrictions on property use or may require government acquisition; unclear if compensation is addressed
  • Economic development trade-offs: The reserve designation may limit tourism development, residential projects, or commercial activities that could generate local revenue and employment
  • Implementation and management: The bill's success depends on adequate funding, enforcement mechanisms, and management capacity to maintain the reserve long-term

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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