Program Description

Provides advice and technical assistance on the development, management and operation of facilities for the transshipment and disposal of solid waste. Promotes the development and construction of new infrastructure projects and the closure or rehabilitation of existing facilities,in a way that is both, economically viable and environmentally safe.

• Effectively coordinate with local officials the handling and final disposal of solid waste.

• Evaluate, within 30 days, consultations under consideration .

• Provide technical assistance to the private sector, municipalities and community

• To develop, store and update a database that will support the planning process and implementation of strategies related to solid waste management in Puerto Rico.

• Gather uniform information and prepare statistical reports for the management of solid waste.

• Identify alternative technologies that are environmentally and economically sustainable.

• Provide alternative infrastructure for the management and disposal of solid waste.

• Identify financial resources to provide assistance to solid waste and disposal management installations.

Statistical Data	2010	2011	2012
Customers served	399	722	399

Statistical data is information provided by the Agency during fiscal year 2011-2012 budget process.

Customers

General population

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions	2009	2010	2011	2012
Sciences and Environment staff	9	0	6	11
Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff	2	9	9	3
Total, Positions	11	9	15	14

Program Description

Establish public policy, strategies and guidelines for implementing the roadmap directed towards the management, reduction, reuse, processing, recycling and disposal of solid waste generated in Puerto Rico. It also provides technical advisory services to the areas, through the Office of Human Resources, Budget and Fiscal Affairs, among others.

Objective

• Assist the following programs: Technical Advisory, Infraestructure, Education, Reduction and Recycling of Solid Waste.

Customers

Agency employees

Authorized and Proposed Positions	2009	2010	2011	2012
Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff	63	49	37	31
Total, Positions	63	49	37	31

Program Description

Encourages and promotes the creation of enterprises engaged in the development of the appropriate infrastructure for the control, management and disposal of solid waste.

Objectives

• Assess, plan and implement strategies for the sound management of solid waste to protect the environment, public health and conserve the natural resources of Puerto Rico.

• Promote the development of local markets for recycled materials and create demand through significant incentives to local companies that buy recycled materials in Puerto Rico for their manufacturing processes.

• Establish the infrastructure necessary for implementing the activities of reuse, recycling and energy conversion, forging alliances with the private sector to accelerate its deployment.

• Make feasible the financing for the acquisition of equipment used in the collection, storage, processing or transportation of recyclable material or for the construction of recycling facilities.

• Promote private investment for the construction and operation of facilities for recovery and separation of recyclable materials.

• Gradually increase the recycling rate, as required by Act No. 70 of September 18, 1992, as amended, known as the Law for the Reduction and Recycling Solid Waste of Puerto Rico.

• Gather uniform information and prepare statistical reports regarding the management of solid waste.

Statistical Data	2010	2011	2012
Central genealogical registry	6,250	11,650	7,250
Customers served	29,557	722	38,000
Federal consistency certification program for coastal zone management	105	126	150
Lectures, conferences and camps on natural resources	6	324	50

Customers

Entire population

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions	2009	2010	2011	2012
Sciences and Environment staff	34	24	23	17
Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff	3	13	1	2
Total, Positions	37	37	24	19

FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 is $8,319,000. The funds include $ 4,802,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $ 2,000,000 Special Appropiations - General Fund, $917 from State Special Funds and $ 600 from Revenue from Internal Sources.

Operating Expenses reflect a decrease of $ 1,506,000 compared to the resources allocated for fiscal year 2010-2011. This is due to a decrease in non-recurring resources from the Local Stimulus Program and the Special Appropiations - General Fund for the implementation of Act No. 41 of July 22, 2009, known as the Proper Tire Management Act of Puerto Rico.

The resources of the Joint Resolution - General Funds will be used to meet the commitments established under its Charter to assess, plan, develop, and implement the infrastructure for efficient management of solid waste in the country. Also to continue to develop projects that facilitate the implementation of recycling programs and achieve the solid waste reduction targets established. Moreover, give emphasis to the educational area to highlight the importance of reducing, reusing, recycling and composting as environmentally safe strategies for managing solid waste.

Also includes a special allocation of $ 2,000,000 to cover the costs of the Economic Assistance Program (PAE, Spanish acronym), to continue the development and implementation of state programs for recycling, as well as the promotion and development of solid waste management and renewable energy industries.

Special State Funds are generated from the Collection and Management of Used Oil Funds in accordance with Act No. 172 of August 31, 1996, known as the Law for the Proper Management of Used Oil in Puerto Rico. By law, these resources will be used to cover the administrative expenses, for education and advocacy related to the management of used oil. Also, revenues originate from the resources generated by Act No. 171 of August 31, 1996, as amended, known as Tire Management Act. Revenue generated from internal sources arise from the leasing of heavy equipment and facilities and the sale of recycling bins.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM

Technical Counseling and Infrastructure

General Management and Administration