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The Executive Director shall determine if an area that is undergoing studies has significant natural, cultural, historic or recreational resources and represents a typical example of a particular type of resource of the Island that deserves to be designated as national park, and if the area is adequate for inclusion in the Puerto Rico National Parks System.The study shall evaluate, without it being understood as a limitation, the following factors with respect to the area under consideration:(a) The rarity and integrity of the resources and the area.(b) The threat of losing or the disappearance of the resource or area.(c) Similar resources already under protection by the National Parks System or another public entity.(d) Costs related to its acquisition, development and operation.(e) The socioeconomic impact of any designation.(f) The level of support of the local and general public.(g) If the area has the proper configuration to ensure the long term protection of the resources and its use by visitors. History —Apr. 8, 2001, No. 9, § 8.