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PD1151

Phil. Envi. Policy

PD1586

Establishing an EIS System

AO300

ECC c/o DENR

RA6969

Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990

RA9275

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

RA9729

Climate Change Act of 2009

RA10121

Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

PD856

PH Sanitation Code

PD979

Marine Pollution Decree of 1976

PD1067

Water Code of the Philippines

PD1508

EIA Process = PEISS

RA9003

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Writ of Kalikasan

any person or entity can avail of whenever their constitutional right to a balanced environment is violated or threatened

Writ for Continuing Mandamus

when a government agency/officer violates an environmental policy

3 meters

easement for urban areas

20 meters

easement for agricultural areas

40 meters

easement for forest areas along the entire length of rivers and streams

The Precautionary Principle

Used to allocate responsibility for pollution costs and is based on the theory that it is better to be cautious and prevent irreversible environmental harm

The Polluter Pays Principle

Makes the party responsible for producing pollution pay for the damage done. This principle exposes the polluter to two-fold liability: compensation to victims and ecological restoration

The Prevention Principle

Aims to prevent environmental damage rather than reacting to it

The Rectification at Source Principle

Seeks to prevent pollution at its source rather than remedying its effects

Environmental challenges

earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, lahar flows, typhoons, floodings, landslides, and sea level rise

Environmental issues

air pollution, plastic pollution, marine pollution, and sea level rise

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

is implemented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB)

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

is prepared for every proposed ECP or projects located within an ECA

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

A full-blown study establishing detailed baseline characteristics of the land, air, water, biota, and people in the host-site and vicinities of a proposed project

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

An abbreviated EIS (full-blown) requiring only general descriptions of the environment. It is a simpler EIS with reduced details and depth of assessment and discussion.

Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS)

documentation of comprehensive studies on environmental baseline conditions of a contiguous area

Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP)

Normally required for existing projects that intend to expand, focusing on environmental performance over the past 3 to 5 years of operation. The impacts of the expansion on the existing environmental management plan are assessed, and necessary mitigating measures are incorporated.