AWM laws

Republic Act 9003 – Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

The law aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program that

shall ensure the protection of public health and environment. The law ensures proper segregation,

collection, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adaptation of best

eco-waste products.

Republic Act 9275 – Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

The law aims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based sources (industries

and commercial establishments, agriculture and community/household activities). It provides for

comprehensive and integrated strategy to prevent and minimize pollution through a multi-sectoral and

participatory approach involving all the stakeholders.

Republic Act 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

The law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the National Air Quality guideline values for

criteria pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the possible associated impacts to the

economy.

Republic Act 6969 – Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990

This Act shall cover the importation, manufacture, processing, handling, storage, transportation, sale,

distribution, use and disposal of all unregulated chemical substances and mixtures in the Philippines,

including the entry, even in transit, as well as the keeping or storage and disposal of hazardous and nuclear

wastes into the country for whatever purpose.

Republic Act No. 3931 – National Pollution Control Decree of 1976

National policy to maintain reasonable standards of purity for the waters and air of this country with their

utilization for domestic, agricultural, industrial and other legitimate purposes.

DENR A.O. No. 35, 1990 – Revised Effluent Regulations of 1990

Pursuant to P.D. 984 or Pollution Control Decree of 1994, this AO is created to prevent, abate and control

industrial pollution

Presidential Decree 1586 – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of 1978

The Environment Impact Assessment System was formally established in 1978 with the enactment of

Presidential Decree no. 1586 to facilitate the attainment and maintenance of rational and orderly balance

between socioeconomic development and environmental protection.

PD 1067 – Water Code

A decree instituting a water code, thereby revising and consolidating the laws governing the ownership,

appropriation, utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources

PD 1152 – Philippine Environmental Code

Purpose: comprehensive program of environmental protection and management such as air quality,

water quality, land-use, natural resources management and conservation and waste management.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

a planning and management tool that will help government, decision makers, the proponents and

the affected community address the negative consequences or risks on the environment.

Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System

Provides legal and procedural framework for conducting an EIA for projects likely to have significant

environmental impact.

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)

It indicates that the proposed project or undertaking will

not cause a significant negative impact on the Philippine environment. It is Issued by DENR-EMB after a

positive review of the project’s application.

Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)

Certification issued by EMB certifying that project is not covered by

the Environmental Impact Statement System and is not

Category A: Environmentally Critical Project (ECP)

It includes heavy industries, resource extractive

industries and infrastructure projects that have adverse effects on the environment. In includes

mining, smelting plant, petroleum extraction, quarry, forestry projects, dams, reclamation projects,

and powerplants.

Category B: Non ECP in Environmentally Critical Area (ECA)

Environmentally sensitive such that

significant environmental impacts are expected if certain projects are located, developed or

implemented in it. Examples are national parks, watersheds, protected areas, and hazardous sites.

Category C: Non-ECP in Non ECA

Projects or undertakings not falling under Category A or B which

are intended to directly enhance the quality of the environment or directly address existing

environmental problems

Category D: Unclassified Projects

Projects or undertakings that are deemed unlikely to cause

significant adverse impact on the quality of the environment

Screening

determines if a project is covered or not covered by the PEISS. If covered, it will require

necessary documents, requirements and endorsements.

Scoping

Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA). It identifies the most significant issues and impacts

of a proposed project. It delimits the extent of baseline information to those necessary to evaluate

and mitigate the impacts

EIA Study and Report Preparation

It is the description of the proposed projects. Impact of the

project is identified, predicted and evaluated. It also includes the formulation of environmental

management and monitoring plan.

EIA Review and Evaluation

The entire EIA review and evaluation process is summarized in the

Review Process Report (RPR) of the EMB, which includes a draft decision document

Decision Making

– Issuance of ECC, CNC or Denial Letter

Post ECC Monitoring

Assess commitments in the Environmental Mgt. and Monitoring Plans

Large-scale composting facility

Construction and operation of a composting facility for the

treatment and management of agricultural waste, such as crop residues, manure, and organic

byproducts.

Biomass power plant

Construction and operation of a biomass power plant that utilizes agricultural

waste, such as rice husks, corn stalks, or sugarcane bagasse, as feedstock for electricity generation.

Anaerobic digestion facility (large-scale)

Installation and operation of an anaerobic digestion facility

to process agricultural waste and produce biogas for energy production or biofertilizers.

Agro-industrial complex

Establishment of an agro-industrial complex that includes processing

facilities for agricultural products, such as fruit and vegetable processing, livestock and poultry

processing, or rice milling. This project may require EIA due to potential impacts on air and water

quality, waste generation, and land use.

Large-scale poultry or livestock farm

Construction and operation of large-scale poultry or livestock

farms, which may involve intensive animal husbandry practices. EIA may be required to assess

potential impacts on air and water quality, waste management, and animal welfare.

Landfill expansion project

Expansion of an existing landfill site to accommodate increased volumes

of agricultural waste disposal. This project would involve site preparation, waste disposal cell

construction, and management of leachate and landfill gas. EIA would be required to assess potential

impacts on air and water quality, soil contamination, wildlife habitats, and nearby communities.