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PC 630

Para enmendar los Artículos 4 y 9 de la Ley Núm. 41-2009, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para el Manejo Adecuado de Neumáticos Desechados del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico” y el Artículo 52 de la Ley Núm. 416-2004, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley Sobre Política Pública Ambiental”, a los fines de establecer un mínimo de neumáticos desechado recolectados que deban ser destinados a procesamiento y reciclaje local; otorgar elegibilidad a los transportadores de neumáticos desechados para el cobro de tarifas por los servicios de transportación de neumáticos desechados, así como establecer el mecanismo de la transacción; promover el uso de productos reciclados localmente en proyectos de construcción y rehabilitación de carreteras financiados por el Gobierno de Puerto Rico y los municipios; entre otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Sets a minimum tire collection target and lets haulers charge fees, while promoting the use of locally recycled tire products in government road projects.

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Bill Summary · PC 630

Summary of Puerto Rico Bill PC 630

Overview and Purpose

Bill PC 630 aims to amend two environmental laws to improve tire waste management in Puerto Rico. Specifically, it would:
- Establish a minimum quantity of discarded tires that must be collected and directed to processing and local recycling.
- Allow eligible tire transporters to charge fees for transportation services of discarded tires and create a mechanism for these transactions.
- Promote the use of locally recycled tire products in government- and municipality-funded road construction and rehabilitation projects.
- Make related amendments to ensure alignment with waste management and environmental public policy goals.

The bill modifies:
- Ley Núm. 41-2009, as amended (the “Tire Management Act”)
- Ley Núm. 416-2004, as amended (the “Environmental Public Policy Law”)

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Minimum Tire Collection Target: Introduces a floor for the amount of discarded tires that must be collected and routed to processing and local recycling facilities.
  • Transporter Fees and Transaction Mechanism: Grants eligibility for tire haulers/transporters to charge fees for tire transport services and establishes the framework for how these fees would be transacted.
  • Local Recycling in Public Works: Encourages or requires the use of locally recycled tire-derived products in road construction and rehabilitation projects financed by the Puerto Rico government and municipalities.
  • Interrelated Amendments: Implements these changes via amendments to Articles 4 and 9 of Law 41-2009 and Article 52 of Law 416-2004 (as amended).

Affected Stakeholders

  • Government of Puerto Rico and municipal governments (public works and procurement implications)
  • Tire manufacturers, distributors, and collectors
  • Tire transporters/haulers
  • Tire recycling processors and facilities
  • Contractors and engineers involved in road construction and rehabilitation
  • Taxpayers and ratepayers (potential changes in waste management funding and project costs)

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 12, 2025
  • First Reading: May 15, 2025
  • Referred to Commissions: May 15, 2025
  • Status: In committee review; no enacted provisions yet. Action will depend on committee hearings, possible amendments, and subsequent floor votes.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Environmental: Potential increase in tire recycling rates and reduced tire waste.
  • Economic: Introduction of transporter fees could create funding for processing facilities and recycling programs; may affect transportation costs for industry.
  • Procurement: Greater use of locally recycled tire products could stimulate local markets and innovation in recycled materials.
  • Implementation: Success depends on clear fee structures, enforcement, monitoring, and alignment with existing waste management infrastructure.

Next Steps

  • Monitor committee hearings for amendments and clarifications.
  • Assess fiscal impact analyses and projected recycling capacity.
  • Track potential amendments to refine minimum targets and fee mechanisms.

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

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