Program Description

Facilitates inter-agency and intra-agency coordination to expedite the declaration of environmental impact process as established by the Environmental Impact Regulation (Article 4C). Implements and develops environmental public policy in harmony with the economic, social and industrial development of Puerto Rico. Also, evaluates environmental, ecological and geological documentation to help preserve resources and conserve the environment.

Program Description

Implements public policy related to the administration and support of the Board's environmental activities. Services offered include: provide fiscal and budgetary guidance for all programs; maintain fiscal operations in accordance with the State and Federal Government accounting laws; recruiting and training personnel so they can complete the following functions: develop and establish standards, regulations and controls that support the administration's policy and monitor the use, care and maintenance of the official vehicles of the Agency.

Program Description

Controls noise pollution by investigating noise complaints and by conducting activities that prevent, control, reduce and/or eliminate harmful noise. Types of activities directed to noise pollution prevention include: talks, radio, television programs and audiology clinics.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Customers served	2,800	2,800	2,800
Noise Complaints investigated in 90 days	810	810	810
Noise compliance plans	2	2	2
Urban noise studies	40	50	50

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Affected citizens or those who might be affected by noise pollution.

Program Description

Manages the Board's administrative tasks to be able to comply with the established environmental public policy and to be able to intervene in the development of standards and principles that support a solid administrative base.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Conferences, workshops and trainings	125	125	125
Customers served	25,000	25,000	25,000
Lectures to students on the importance of protecting the environment	1,800	1,800	1,800
Special projects	22	22	22

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Agency employees and the general public

Program Description

Established in response to the demand for specialized technical services to effectively manage environmental emergencies. By Act. No. 416, supra, and in conjunction with Federal Law CERCLA, this Program offers the necessary resources to subsidize the cleanup of areas that have been contaminated with dangerous substances identified by the National List of Priorities. It will also cover any expense related to the clean-up of those areas or areas where soil, air and waters have been contaminated.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Cleaning procedures in areas identified as contaminated	17	17	17
Customers served	4,000	4,000	4,000
Emergency field visits	193	193	193
Spills and release of hazardous chemicals incidents attended	193	193	193

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Puerto Rico

Program Description

Facilitates the establishment and development of manufacturing industries, services and properties dedicated to industrial growth, maritime transportation and the beer industry by awarding tax exemptions as an incentive for the creation of direct and indirect jobs, in accordance with the law and in harmony with public policy.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Customers served	290	290	290

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Manufacturers and Private Enterprise

Program Description

Provides scientific support to the Air Quality, Water Quality and Soil Pollution programs for pertinent scientific determinations and gives advice during the decision making process to minimize the impact of decisions on the environment and helps with those decisions that require specialized scientific knowledge. In compliance with the agreement established between Puerto Rico and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Program receives Federal Funds under the Performance Partnership Grant, the Non-Point Source Implementation Program and the Water Quality Management. The program's personnel (Chemists and Microbiologists) specializes in the management of contaminated material such as dangerous solid waste, harmful substances and other highly toxic substances.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Samples collected from air quality parameters	1,886	1,980	1,980
Samples collected from water quality parameters	5,143	5,400	5,400

Customers

Office of the Director and the areas of Air Quality, Water Chemists, Microbiology, Control of Soil Pollution and Primary Contaminants.

Program Description

Ensures compliance with existing regulations; develops and enforces regulations for resolving new issues, monitors disposal of sewage and domestic waste water methods and inspects waste generated by agricultural and industrial activity by sampling and field investigations. The Program's technical staff evaluates the quality of water and issues permits and certificates.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Construction permits evaluated and awarded	3,500	3,500	3,500
Customers served	8,500	8,500	8,500
Reports on water quality and water bodies under investigation	250	250	250
Samples collected from air quality parameters	6,500	6,500	6,500

Customers

Industries, developers, farmers and government agencies

Program Description

Act. No. 416 supra, Environmental Public Policy Act and the Federal Clean Air Act's goal is to prevent and control atmospheric contamination through the following Federal Programs: the New Source Review, National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollution and "asbestos" in schools. The program maintains an independent system of quality control which provides data via sample audits.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Air pollution Samples	10,585	10,585	10,585
Air quality permits Complaints	70	80	80
Construction permits evaluated and awarded	240	260	260
Customers served	800	800	800
Gas Samples	7,665	7,665	7,665
Operation permits	280	300	300
Title V permit evaluation	16	8	16
Title V permits issued	16	8	8

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Regulated community (industries that are a source of major particulates greater than 50 less than 200)

Program Description

Plans, develops and monitors compliance as it relates to management of dangerous solid waste and non-dangerous solid waste in Puerto Rico. This program develops projects, studies and research geared to the application of new methods for management, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste. Act.171-1996 as amended, known as the Tire Management Act and Act. No. 172-1996 as amended, known as the Management of Used Oil in Puerto Rico Act regulate the disposal of used tires and oils. This program authorizes who will manage the disposal of these products.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Customers served	460	1,700	1,700
Permits issued to facilities generating hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste	432	700	700

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

The community in general

Program Description

Serves as laison between the regional offices and the main office of the Environmental Quality Board. Offers citizens access to services offered by the Board, thus guaranteeing each case will be processed efficiently and in a timely manner.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Complaints Inspected	1,928	2,000	2,000
Customers served	2,800	2,800	2,800
Water, Air, Noise, and Land Complaints in Regional Offices	9,000	9,000	9,000

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Industries, municipalities, agencies, public corporations and farmers

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES