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PC 154

Para enmendar el Artículo 4-G de la Ley Núm. 74 de 23 de junio de 1965, según enmendada, conocida “Ley de la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación de Puerto Rico”, con el propósito de disponer que todo licitador que interese la adjudicación de un contrato que incluya la construcción o reparación de vías, caminos, u obras públicas, tales como, aceras, encintados y canales, superficies para el manejo de escorrentías y barreras de sonido prefabricadas, entre otros, a partir del 2 de enero de 2025, quede notificado de que tiene que utilizar asfalto o lozas asfálticas, según aplique, con contenido de neumáticos desechados (asphalt rubber) como parte esencial de la materia prima a emplearse en la construcción de la obra o en la reparación de la obra ya existente; hacer correcciones técnicas en la Ley; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Mandates use of asphalt rubber from discarded tires in eligible roads and public-work projects, with bidder notification starting Jan 2, 2025, affecting sourcing and standards.

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Bill Summary · PC 154

Summary of Bill PC 154

What the bill would do

Bill PC 154 seeks to amend Article 4-G of Law No. 74 (the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority Law, enacted June 23, 1965, as amended). The core aim is to require that, starting January 2, 2025, any bidder for contracts involving the construction or repair of roads, sidewalks, curbs, drainage channels, sound barriers, and other related public works be informed that asphalt or asphalt concrete containing material derived from discarded tires (asphalt rubber) must be used as an essential raw material in the project.

Key provisions

  • Amend Article 4-G to mandate the use of asphalt rubber content in relevant projects as described above.
  • Implement a notification requirement to every interested bidder, effective January 2, 2025.
  • Include technical corrections to the law and address related purposes.
  • Scope covers a broad set of infrastructure elements, including roads, sidewalks, encintados (curbs), channels, stormwater management surfaces, and prefabricated sound barriers, among others.

Affected parties and materials

  • Bid applicants/contractors seeking awards for eligible public works.
  • The Puerto Rico Department/Authority responsible for highway and transportation projects (the authority referenced by Law No. 74).
  • Suppliers and producers of asphalt and asphalt rubber materials.

Implementation timeline and procedural status

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • First Reading: January 16, 2025.
  • Referred to Committees: January 16, 2025 (bill currently under consideration by committees).
  • No fiscal or funding provisions are specified in the information available; the bill is in the early committee stage.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Environmental: promotes recycling by incorporating discarded tire material into asphalt, potentially reducing tire waste.
  • Economic/ procurement: may affect bid specifications, material sourcing, and pricing; may require updates to bid documents and supplier contracts.
  • Technical/standards: likely to necessitate established specifications for asphalt rubber content, quality testing, and compliance monitoring.
  • Administrative: procurement processes and review procedures may need adjustment to reflect the new material requirement.

Next steps

  • Committee review to determine technical details, implementation standards, and any fiscal implications.
  • Possible amendments to refine material specifications, sourcing requirements, and timelines.

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

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