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RS 351

Para enmendar la Sección 2 de la R. del S. 110 que ordena a la Comisión de Turismo, Recursos Naturales y Ambientales del Senado de Puerto Rico investigar, con detalle, las acciones tomadas por el Municipio de Carolina, la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados y el Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales para desarrollar y mantener un sistema de drenaje de aguas, incluyendo la infraestructura de alcantarillado pluvial, eficiente y enfocado en agilizar el flujo de agua durante eventos de precipitación, y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Senate investigates Carolina's stormwater and drainage infrastructure systems across municipal and territorial agencies to identify barriers to efficient water management during heavy rainfall events.

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Bill Summary · RS 351

Legislative bill overview

This bill amends a previous Senate resolution (RS 110) to direct Puerto Rico's Senate Tourism, Natural Resources and Environmental Commission to investigate drainage and stormwater infrastructure systems in Carolina municipality. The investigation will examine actions taken by Carolina's municipal government, the Water and Sewage Authority (AAA), and the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DRNA) to develop and maintain efficient water drainage systems, particularly during heavy precipitation events.

Why is this important

Puerto Rico experiences frequent severe rainfall and flooding, making stormwater infrastructure critical for public safety and property protection. Carolina is one of the island's most populous municipalities, so the effectiveness of its drainage systems directly affects thousands of residents. This investigation could identify infrastructure gaps, accountability issues, or coordination failures between agencies responsible for flood prevention and management.

Potential points of contention

  • Agency accountability and blame-shifting: The investigation may reveal failures attributable to specific agencies, creating political friction between municipal, territorial, and autonomous authority leadership
  • Resource allocation priorities: Findings may expose budget constraints or competing priorities that explain infrastructure deficiencies, potentially requiring substantial new public investment
  • Implementation timeline and enforcement: The resolution's effectiveness depends on whether investigations lead to binding action or remain advisory, and whether agencies comply with recommendations or regulatory changes

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

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