Evaluates and adjudicates requests for the reclassification of lands, location assessment and changes to how compliance with the Planning Regulations, exceptions, discretionary affairs and construction requirements are processed.

Customers

General population, housing developers and Puerto Rico's government agencies that need an evaluation of a discretionary permit.

Program Description

Establishes institutional policies related to the implementation of regulations and norms related to land use and public and private construction. Also offers other direct services to clientele.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Advise	80	200	230
Affidavits	25	10	10
Contempt applications	50	350	350
Court appearance and other	562	400	400
Customers served	420	500	600
General mail	1,650	3,200	3,500
Hearings held	0	860	1,000
Injunction preparation	91	2	0
Lawsuits filed	66	15	7
Memorandum of appearance	562	400	400
Orders issued	200	250	250
Permanent cessation order	11	0	0
Visual inspections	10	7	7

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

Customers

Consists of the programs that integrate the Permits Management Office, as well as citizens who request review and orientation about the Office's decisions.

Program Description

Per Act 416-2004, as amended, known as the Environmental Public Policy of Puerto Rico Act, determines if all actions subject to an environmental impact analysis are in compliance with existing laws and regulations. Evaluates Green Permit applications, through categorical exclusions, granted for projects or edifications that comply with the green design guides.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Environmental documents evaluated	2,850	3,500	5,000

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

Customers

General population, housing developers, and government agencies.

Evaluates permit applications, central and regional location assessments, changes of classifications and environmental documents. Is responsible for making final decisions and issuing: permits, fire prevention certificates, and health ambiance and environment compliance certificates.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Certification of Environmental Health	4,499	5,000	6,000
Classification change	13	15	15
Construction Permit (SP) & Construction Permit -PeMaS Certification	3,359	3,600	4,000
Construction inquiry	482	500	550
Construction permit (URB)	370	400	650
Construction permit (URB)- exception	344	420	480
Construction permit - Conventional	48	50	60
Demolition Permit	151	200	250
Excavation notice	15	20	20
Fire prevention certification	4,350	5,000	6,000
Formal permit to extract material from the earth's crust	41	50	60
Horizontal property regime	23	35	60
Incidental activity permit for agricultural works	206	300	500
Incidental activity permit for maintenance of public infrastructure	46	50	50
Incidental activity permit for works authorized by OGPe	166	200	200
Incidental activity permit for works exempted from OGPe approval	57	75	75
Inscription drawings authorization	1,562	1,650	1,800
Insurance Plans approval	7	10	10
Intervention request	1,729	2,000	3,500
Location inquiry	615	700	700
Measurements Rectification Approval	211	250	250
Permit to export material from the earth's crust	3	3	3
Permits for cutting, pruning, transplanting and planting	211	280	300
Pre-Consultation	361	360	360
Recommendation	1,900	2,200	3,500
Request for Extension	1,729	2,000	3,500
Request for Extension or reopening case in ACCELA	953	500	250
Request for file copy	138	200	200
Request for reopening	61	70	50
Services authorizations	4,481	1,881	2,500
Signs installation permits	1,567	2,000	2,100
Simple permit to extract material from the earth's crust	204	220	230
Special projects	15	20	25
Temporary use permit	1,071	1,100	1,100
Use permit-certificate	3,000	3,000	3,500
Use permits (SP) & PeMaS conventional use permit	7,770	9,000	10,500

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

Customers

General population, housing developers and government of Puerto Rico agencies.

Implements and manages all the necessary processes to offer services that meet our client's satisfaction, according to established codes. The program will include customer service representatives, call centers and agents, who will be committed to a quality experience.

General population, housing developers and agencies of the government of Puerto Rico.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 amounts to $11,951,000. This amount includes $4,235,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $216,000 from Special Appropriations - General Fund and $7,500,000 from State Special Funds.

Operational expenses reflect a decrease of $172,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to a change in State Special Funds projection.

Resources from the Joint Resolution - General Fund will be used for operational expenses and to guarantee a prompt and efficient service. A Special Appropriation is included for the Ponce municipality.

State Special Funds are assigned through Act 161-2009. By law, these funds will be used for operational expenses. This fund reflects a change in the amount of estimated revenues that are generated from service fees collected, permit payments and operational transactions, which vary according to the type of service.