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.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Customers served	722	399	399
Endorsements to permits and recycling areas	356	195	195
Environmental documents assessments, Location inquiries	218	150	150
Inspection visits to SRS, infrastructure facilities, Recycling Collection Centers	407	1,000	1,000
Technical advise	1,533	1,575	1,575

Statistical data is information provided by the Agency during fiscal year 2012-2013 budget process.

Customers

General population

Program Description

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

Customers

Agency employees

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.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Customers served	13,419	38,000	50,000
Lectures to industries for implementation of recycling	132	50	200
Recycling plans approval certification	91	150	170
Registered businesses with cardboard & glass recovery programs	6,240	7,250	6,240

Customers

Entire population

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $7,911,000. This amount includes $4,394,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $2,000,000 from Special Appropriations - General Fund, $917,000 from State Special Funds and $600,000 in Revenue from Internal Sources.

Operational expenses reflect a decrease of $1,492,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of an early retirement incentive program.

The resources from the Joint Resolution - General Funds will be used to comply with the duties established by its Organic Law: 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, these resources will be used to give emphasis to the educational area and highlight the importance of reducing, reusing, recycling and composting as environmentally safe strategies for managing solid waste.

Special Appropriations include $2,000,000 to be used 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.

State Special Funds are generated from the Collection and Management of Used Oil Funds in accordance with Act 172-1996, known as the Proper Management of Used Oil in Puerto Rico Act. By law, these resources will be used to cover the administrative expenses, for education and advocacy related to the management of used oil. These resources also include revenues generated through the Tire Management Act, Act 41-2004. Revenues from Internal Sources are generated from the lease of heavy equipment and facilities and from the sale of recycling bins.

The Capital Improvement fund reflects a decrease of $1,000,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. These represent non-recurring Capital Improvement Funds included through JR 192-2011 for the acquisition of recycling containers for the Arroyo Recycling Program.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES