Sec. 325. Comptroller General report on acceleration and improvement of environmental cleanup of Vieques and Culebra, Puerto Rico
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of a study conducted by the Comptroller General on the status of the Federal cleanup and decontamination process in the island-municipalities of Vieques and Culebra, Puerto Rico. The study shall include a comprehensive analysis of the following: The pace of ongoing cleanup and environmental restoration efforts in the former military training sites in Vieques and Culebra.
Any potential alternatives to accelerate the completion of such efforts, including their associated costs. Any effects such alternatives might have on the public health and safety of island residents and steps that can be taken to mitigate risks. The views of residents of Vieques and Culebra regarding actions that should be taken to achieve the cleanup process more expeditiously and successfully. Any adverse health outcomes resulting from toxic matter at the sites or cleanup procedure in and avenues to compensate local communities for economic losses and medical costs incurred.
The economic impact that the cleanup process has had on local residents due to restricted use of land for tourism and other activities and avenues to compensate local communities for economic losses.