Ricardo Rossello, "has authorized the Jones Act be waived for Puerto Rico. At @ricardorossello request, @POTUS has authorized the Jones Act be waived for Puerto Rico. — @PressSecThe Jones Act limits shipping between U.S. ports to vessels owned and operated by the country. "This waiver will ensure that over the next 10 days, all options are available to move and distribute goods to the peopleof Puerto Rico. Financial assistance neededBrig.-Gen. Rich Kim, who is the deputy commanding general of U.S. Army North, arrived in Puerto Rico on Wednesday to take charge of co-ordinating military efforts.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2017 13:11 UTC