P.R. Laws tit. 21, § 890f
In the exercise of its powers and obligations, the Authority shall consider the policy set forth in §§ 890–890 l of this title, the existing environmental legislation and the following general rules.
(a) Normal growth.— Should be encouraged for the purpose of raising the living standards of Culebra to the average level in the principal Island of Puerto Rico. Excessive growth shall be discouraged to avoid an increase in the population at a faster rate than the population growth in the principal Island of Puerto Rico.
(b) Consistent with the natural environment, every development of lands and construction projects shall respect the natural topography and the natural environment, reducing to the minimum the alterations thereof. The repair and reconstruction of homes may be carried out with durable materials that offer maximum security to their occupants.
(c) To mend the damage inflicted.— To eliminate not later than January 1, 1983 the following infringement to the natural conditions of Culebra:
(1) The outflow of waste into the waters of Culebra.
(2) The illegal possession, use or enjoyment of public lands in Culebra. A lot should be furnished to those families who on October 27, 1973, date of the Joint Report, had their homesteads located illegally or clandestinely on federal land to be transferred to the Authority, as provided in said Report and on land of public ownership or patrimonial of the Commonwealth.
(3) The Board shall take the necessary steps to remove the explosive devices from the areas used for shooting practice by the United States Navy.
(d) Consistency with the best use of lands and waters.— The use of the lands and waters should be consistent with the purpose set forth in said Joint Report for the different areas of Culebra. To that end, the following basic purposes of public policy should be borne in mind:
(1) The areas of public lands of exceptional importance as habitat of wild life or ecological associations should be reserved for biological preservation or the preservation of wild life.
(2) The public land remaining after wild life shelters are designated, that which is best adapted to recreation shall be designated as recreational areas for the enjoyment of the Culebra residents and visitors. All recreation facilities shall be in harmony with the purpose of preserving the quality of these resources. Great care should be taken to preserve the recreational values of these areas and of the surrounding waters.
(3) The development of Culebra should be kept in moderate densities within the town areas. Neither the quantity nor quality of the development should be allowed to impair the unique natural resources of Culebra.
(4) Those public areas which are not set aside specifically for wild life shelters, recreational or development purposes, should be designated for agricultural purposes as areas of conservation.
History —June 22, 1975, No. 66, p. 153, § 7; Apr. 23, 1990, No. 6, p. 56, § 3.