Senate Bill 1287 to Redefine Puerto Rico’s Maritime-Terrestrial Zone

Puerto Rico Senate Bill 1287 proposes to amend the Puerto Rico Docks and Harbors Act of 1968 to redefine the Maritime-Terrestrial Zone by incorporating criteria related to sea-level rise, coastal erosion, storm surge, hurricane wave action and scientific flood-risk models. The measure seeks to update the coastal legal framework to reflect current climate realities, protect coastal ecosystems, strengthen public safety and preserve public access to the coast.