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Republicans advocate changes to environmental and natural gas rules as they examine Puerto Rico’s power grid

In its presentation to members of Congress, LUMA Energy and the Executive favored the softening of statutes, mainly in view of the clearing of vegetation

September 27, 2024 - 12:48 PM

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So far, FEMA has disbursed only $18 million of the $1.2 billion approved to clear 16,000 miles of vegetation around power lines. (Carlos Rivera Giusti)

By José A. Delgado

Corresponsal de El Nuevo Día en Washington D. C.jose.delgado@gfrmedia.com

Washington D.C - With the approval of the Republicans on the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, those responsible for managing and rebuilding Puerto Rico’s electrical system asked Congress on Thursday for changes in federal environmental regulations in order to speed up the clearing of vegetation, a process that could take LUMA Energy about three years.