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This bill requires the Comptroller General (the head of the Government Accountability Office) to conduct a comprehensive study on coastal erosion's impact on Puerto Rico's businesses and economy. Specifically, the study will examine how the loss of beaches, dunes, and wetlands affects tourism, fisheries, and various businesses throughout Puerto Rico's coastal regions. The Comptroller General must collaborate with local Puerto Rican agencies, including the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, Department of Economic Development, and Tourism Company, to gather detailed information. The study will also include recommendations for mitigating environmental factors harming businesses and addressing challenges faced by industries due to coastal erosion. The bill defines "coastal area" broadly, encompassing coastal wetlands, watersheds, coastal waters, bays, coastlines, estuaries, and associated upland areas. Ultimately, the Comptroller General will submit a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the findings and recommendations from this study, which aims to better understand and address the economic impacts of coastal erosion in Puerto Rico.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3814/all-info