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PC 892

Para enmendar la Sección 20 de la Ley Núm. 40 de 1 de mayo de 1945, según enmendada, mejor conocida como la “Ley de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico” a los fines de disponer el deber de someter a la Asamblea Legislativa un informe detallado sobre los cambios tarifarios, según autorizado por la Ley Núm. 21 de 31 de mayo de 1985, según enmendada, mejor conocida como “Ley Uniforme para la Revisión y Modificación de Tarifas”, así como cualquier otro cargo, costo o cambio de costo por los servicios básicos y esenciales prestados por la Autoridad y/o requeridos por esta que haya sido autorizado por la Junta de Gobierno de la Autoridad; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill mandates the Water Authority submit detailed reports to the Legislature for all rate changes and service cost adjustments authorized by its governing board.

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Bill Summary · PC 892

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 892 amends Section 20 of Puerto Rico's Water and Sewer Law (1945) to require the Puerto Rico Water Authority to submit detailed reports to the Legislative Assembly whenever it implements rate changes or other service cost modifications authorized by the 1985 Uniform Rate Revision Law. This creates a mandatory reporting requirement for all tariff adjustments and related charges approved by the Authority's governing board.

Why is this important

Water and sewer rate increases directly affect household budgets across Puerto Rico, and this bill aims to increase legislative oversight and transparency in these decisions. By requiring detailed reporting to elected representatives, the measure could strengthen public accountability and give the Legislature greater visibility into utility cost decisions that impact residential and commercial consumers.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing and implementation delays: Mandatory reporting requirements could slow rate adjustment processes if the Legislature must review decisions before implementation, potentially delaying necessary infrastructure investments
  • Legislative capacity and jurisdiction: Critics may argue this expands legislative micromanagement of a technically complex utility agency that already has an authorized governance structure through its board
  • Scope ambiguity: The phrase "any other charge, cost or change of cost" is broad and could encompass minor administrative fees, creating excessive reporting burdens for routine operational adjustments

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

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