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PS 463

“Para enmendar el Artículo 4 de la Ley Núm. 17-2004, mejor conocida como la “Ley de la Reserva Marina Tres Palmas a los fines de incluir como parte de la Reserva Marina la franja de terreno obtenida mediante la sentencia del caso Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación v. Sucesión Francisco Levy Cumpiano (KEF-2006-0571) propiedad de la Autoridad de Carreteras; disponer la aplicabilidad de las disposiciones que regulan la Reserva Marina a la franja de terreno; y para otros fines.”

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill expands Tres Palmas Marine Reserve to include Roads Authority land parcel from court settlement, applying all reserve protections to newly incorporated territory.

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Bill Summary · PS 463

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 463 proposes amending Puerto Rico's Tres Palmas Marine Reserve Law (Law 17-2004) to incorporate a specific land parcel obtained by the Roads and Transportation Authority (ACT) through a court settlement into the marine reserve's protected territory. The amendment would extend all regulatory provisions governing the marine reserve to this newly acquired land strip.

Why is this important

The Tres Palmas Marine Reserve is one of Puerto Rico's most ecologically significant protected areas, known for coral reefs and marine biodiversity. Expanding its boundaries could strengthen environmental protections but also affects land use rights of the ACT and potentially influences coastal development and transportation infrastructure management in the region.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights vs. environmental protection: The ACT obtained this land through legal settlement; incorporating it into the reserve constrains the agency's property use without compensation or alternative provisions
  • Scope of marine reserve authority: Clarification needed on whether land-based portions of a marine reserve fall under maritime versus terrestrial environmental regulations
  • Implementation costs and jurisdiction: Unclear which agency (marine reserve management vs. ACT) bears responsibility and costs for managing the incorporated land parcel

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

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