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RCC 75

Para ordenar al Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales (DRNA), al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP), a la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA), al Negociado para el Manejo de Emergencias y Administración de Desastres (NMEAD) y al Instituto de Hidrología y Ciencias Ambientales de Puerto Rico a realizar un estudio exhaustivo sobre las deficiencias en la canalización del Canal Concepción y la Quebrada Mendoza en el Municipio de Cabo Rojo, con el fin de desarrollar e implementar medidas correctivas para prevenir inundaciones recurrentes en la Comunidad Urbanización y Extensión La Concepción y otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill directs multiple Puerto Rico agencies to study canalization deficiencies and propose concrete corrective measures to prevent recurrent flooding in Cabo Rojo's Canal Concep

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Bill Summary · RCC 75

RCC 75 – Summary

Overview

RCC 75 is a resolution introduced on March 10, 2025 and currently referred to committees. The bill directs multiple Puerto Rico agencies to conduct an exhaustive study of drainage deficiencies affecting the Canal Concepción and Quebrada Mendoza in Cabo Rojo, with the aim of developing and implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrent flooding in the Urbanización y Extensión La Concepción and related areas.

Purpose and Intent

  • Main goal: Assess and address chronic flooding risks in Cabo Rojo by evaluating canalization deficiencies and proposing concrete corrective actions.
  • Target area: Canal Concepción and Quebrada Mendoza, Cabo Rojo; focus includes the Community Urbanización y Extensión La Concepción.
  • Desired outcome: Develop actionable corrective measures and begin implementation to prevent recurrent floods.

Key Provisions (What the bill would require)

  • Commissioned study: An exhaustive study of deficiencies in the canalization infrastructure for Canal Concepción and Quebrada Mendoza.
  • Agencies involved:
    • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Resources (DRNA)
    • Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP)
    • Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA)
    • Office for Emergency Management and Disaster Administration (NMEAD)
    • Institute of Hydrology and Environmental Sciences of Puerto Rico
  • Deliverables: Identification of deficiencies, recommended corrective measures, and an approach to implement those measures to mitigate flooding.
  • Scope of action: Potential coordination across multiple agencies to address infrastructure, drainage, environmental considerations, and emergency management aspects.

Agencies Involved and Roles

  • DRNA: Environmental and natural resources expertise, watershed and hydrology considerations.
  • DTOP: Transportation and stormwater/drainage planning, civil works coordination.
  • AAA: Water resource management, sewer and water drainage implications.
  • NMEAD: Disaster management coordination, emergency response considerations.
  • Institute of Hydrology and Environmental Sciences: Scientific analysis, hydrological data, modeling support.

Affected Parties and Geography

  • Primary locality: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.
  • Specific community impact: Urbanización y Extensión La Concepción and surrounding areas prone to flooding.
  • Broad impact: Population and property at risk from flood events; potential effects on local infrastructure and development planning.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: March 10, 2025.
  • First Reading: March 13, 2025.
  • Referral: Referred to one or more committees (Comisiones) on March 13, 2025.
  • Status: Referido a Comisión(es) (in progress within committees).

Potential Impacts and Next Steps

  • Short term: Initiation of interagency study coordinated by the listed agencies; collection of data and stakeholder input.
  • Medium term: Development of a set of corrective measures, potentially including drainage improvements, channel stabilization, and protective infrastructure for La Concepción.
  • Long term: Implementation of mitigation measures to reduce flood risk and improve resilience in the affected community.
  • Funding and implementation: Any specific funding or regulatory changes would likely follow committee action and potential companion fiscal or authorizing measures.

Notes for Readers

  • This is a resolution directing agencies to study and propose corrective actions, not an appropriation or mandatory construction authorization by itself.
  • The precise schedule for deliverables and the adoption of proposed measures will depend on committee review and subsequent legislative action.

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

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