Why This Matters
This bill aims to understand how coastal erosion impacts tourism and businesses in Puerto Rico. It will provide recommendations to help address these challenges.
If you work in tourism or fishing in Puerto Rico, this study could lead to support for your business against coastal erosion.
Affects: Tourism workers, local business owners, and fishermen in Puerto Rico will be directly affected by this study.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill requires a study on how coastal erosion affects Puerto Rico's tourism and businesses. 2. The study will look at the loss of beaches, dunes, and wetlands due to erosion. 3. The Comptroller General will work with local agencies to gather information for the study. 4. The report will include recommendations to help businesses impacted by coastal erosion. 5. The bill defines coastal areas to include wetlands, bays, and estuaries in Puerto Rico.
Who is affected?
Tourism workers, local business owners, and fishermen in Puerto Rico will be directly affected by this study.