By The Star Staff
Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Anaís Rodríguez Vega announced on Tuesday a second round of direct aid of over $7.2 million to commercial fishermen impacted by hurricanes Irma and María.
“This second round of direct payments will allocate a total of $7,273,735.82 to commercial fishermen who meet the established eligibility criteria,” the official said in a written statement.
The aid, coming from the Puerto Rico Hurricane Fishery Disaster Recovery program under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), aims to mitigate the economic losses suffered by fishermen due to natural disasters. Applicants must be listed in the DNER as valid commercial fishermen during Hurricanes Irma or MarIa and meet other administrative requirements.
“A base payment amount identical to that disbursed in the first round will be established, complemented with additional income for loss for those who qualify,” Rodríguez Vega said.
In the first round, the DNER disbursed $358,263 in direct payments and allocated funds to essential projects for the fishing industry. Instructions for the application will be published soon on the DNER website and in other media.
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