Para ordenar al Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio, en coordinación con el Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas, la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación, la Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos y el Municipio de Cabo Rojo, a realizar las gestiones necesarias para atender de manera urgente el impacto que han tenido y tendrán las determinaciones, proyectos y obras de infraestructura relacionados con la carretera PR-100 en el Municipio de Cabo Rojo —en particular el proyecto de reconstrucción y ampliación entre los kilómetros 8.4 y 14.4— sobre los pequeños comerciantes establecidos en dicha zona; identificar e implementar alternativas viables, seguras y legalmente sostenibles que permitan la continuidad de sus operaciones comerciales; desarrollar un plan de transición y los mecanismos de coordinación interagencial que correspondan; rendir un informe a la Asamblea Legislativa con sus hallazgos, gestiones y resultados; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill requires rapid interagency action to protect small merchants along PR-100 Cabo Rojo (km 8.4–14.4), identifying safe, sustainable alternatives and a transition plan with a

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Summary of RCC 360 (Session 2025-2028) – Puerto Rico

Purpose and intent

The bill directs key government agencies and the Municipality of Cabo Rojo to act urgently to address the impact of road infrastructure decisions, projects, and works on small merchants in Cabo Rojo.

Specifically focuses on the PR-100 road reconstruction and widening project between kilometers 8.4 and 14.4.

The overarching goal is to identify viable, safe, and legally sustainable alternatives that allow small businesses to continue operating, while coordinating interagency efforts and providing a formal report to the Legislative Assembly.

Key provisions and changes proposed

Directed entities:

Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC)
Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP)
Highways and Transportation Authority (HTA)
Office of Permitting and Management (OPM)
Municipality of Cabo Rojo

Action requirements:

Conduct urgent assessments of the impact of PR-100-related decisions, projects, and construction on small merchants in the affected area.
Identify and implement viable alternatives that are safe and legally sustainable to allow continuous commercial activity during and after construction.
Develop a transition plan detailing how businesses can adapt or relocate operations if necessary.
Establish interagency coordination mechanisms to streamline efforts and communication.

Reporting:

Prepare and submit a comprehensive report to the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly outlining findings, actions taken, and results achieved.

Scope:

The provisions pertain specifically to the PR-100 corridor segment in Cabo Rojo (km 8.4 to 14.4) and the impact on small retailers within that zone.

Who is affected

Small merchants and commercial establishments located along the PR-100 corridor in Cabo Rojo, particularly the stretch between km 8.4 and 14.4.

Municipal government of Cabo Rojo, as the local government partner in implementing transition measures.

State agencies listed (DDEC, DTOP, HTA, OPM) responsible for coordinating mitigation strategies, permitting considerations, construction processes, and interagency collaboration.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Radicated (introduced) on 2026-06-04.

The bill envisions an urgent, proactive approach to mitigation rather than a purely consultative or post-construction remedy.

Timeline specifics (e.g., deadlines for interagency plans, transition timelines, or reporting due dates) are not detailed in the provided text; the bill emphasizes the immediate initiation of assessments, plan development, and interagency coordination, culminating in a formal report to the Legislative Assembly.

Potential impacts and considerations

Aims to reduce disruption to small businesses during major road projects, potentially improving business continuity and reducing economic hardship in Cabo Rojo.

May require expedited permitting, enhanced interagency cooperation, and potential interim measures (e.g., access management, temporary branding/relocation support for affected businesses).

The mandated report to the Legislative Assembly could inform future policy or funding decisions related to infrastructure projects and small-business protections.

Implementation will depend on interagency cooperation, budgetary resources, and alignment with existing infrastructure and permitting timelines.

If you’d like, I can extract specific language portions (when available) or compare RCC 360 to similar prior bills addressing infrastructure-mmerchant impacts.