LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act 23 of June 20, 1972,
as amended, known as the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources Organic Act.
Reorganization Plan No. 1 of December 9, 1993 the Department was restructured and ascribed to the Natural Resources Administration and the Solid Waste Authority.
MISSION
Protect, conserve and manage the Puerto Rico's natural and environmental resources for the enjoyment of future generation's and to promote better quality of life.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Deputy Secretary for Endorsements, Permits and Licenses
- Deputy Secretary for Planning, Research and Education
- Deputy Secretary of Administration
- Examination Officer
- Human Resources
- Internal Audit Office
- Labor Affairs
- Legal Affairs
- Office of the Deputy Secretary
- Office of the Secretary
- Technology and Information
PROGRAM
General Management and Administration
Program Description
Groups all projects and programs whose main objective is to achieve an environmentally sustainable economy. Guarantees the development, planning, coordination, management and supervision of all Agency functions and implements public policy related to the development, protection and conservation of natural and environmental resources.
Customers
General public
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 amounts to $5,060,000. This amount includes $4,960,00 from the Joint Resolution-General Fund and $100,000 from Special Appropriations.
This allocation is the same as funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 and will be used for operational expenses and to continue the operation and maintenance of the 14 Flood Control Pump Systems in the areas of San Juan, Guaynabo, Cataño, Salinas and Juana Díaz.
Special Appropriations are allocated for the establishment of a reserve for the protection of the Isla Verde Reef.
The adopted budget will allow the Department to continue centralizing the administration of the different agencies that formulate and implement natural and enviromental resources public policy.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Program |
  |
Operational Expenses |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
Adopted |
General Management and Administration |
2,296 |
939 |
4,960 |
5,060 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
2,296 |
939 |
4,960 |
5,060 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
General Management and Administration |
9,790 |
175 |
20 |
0 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
9,790 |
175 |
20 |
0 |
Total, Program |
12,086 |
1,114 |
4,980 |
5,060 |
  |
Funding Sources |
  |
Operational Expenses |
  |
Joint Resolution - General Fund |
518 |
297 |
4,960 |
4,960 |
Special Appropriations - General Fund |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
Local Stabilization Fund |
778 |
642 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
2,296 |
939 |
4,960 |
5,060 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
  |
Other Income |
9,790 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Public Improvements Fund |
0 |
175 |
20 |
0 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
9,790 |
175 |
20 |
0 |
Total, Funding Sources |
12,086 |
1,114 |
4,980 |
5,060 |
  |
Expense Category |
  |
Operational Expenses |
  |
Payroll and Related Expenses |
936 |
805 |
832 |
832 |
Purchased Services |
24 |
3 |
92 |
92 |
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions |
1,000 |
1 |
89 |
89 |
Non Distributed Allocations |
328 |
128 |
3,939 |
4,039 |
Office Supplies and other Materials |
8 |
2 |
8 |
8 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
2,296 |
939 |
4,960 |
5,060 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
  |
Capital Improvements Program |
9,790 |
175 |
20 |
0 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
9,790 |
175 |
20 |
0 |
Total, Expense Category |
12,086 |
1,114 |
4,980 |
5,060 |
|