The Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas has released the following statement announcing that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a temporary and targeted Jones Act Waiver, in order to address Puerto Rico’s needs as recovery efforts from Hurricane Fiona continue.
The Secretary of Homeland Security’s statement - “In support of the Puerto Rican people, as they continue to recover from Hurricane Fiona, I have approved a temporary and targeted Jones Act waiver, to address the unique and urgent need for liquefied natural gas in Puerto Rico. As with the previous waiver, the decision to approve was made in consultation with the Departments of Transportation and Energy, to assess the justification for the waiver request and based on input from the Governor of Puerto Rico and others on the ground supporting recovery efforts.”
