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REPUBLIC ACT 9003 ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2000

Aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure the protection of public health and environment. 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

Aims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based sources (industries and commercial establishments, agriculture and community/household activities). Provides 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

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

Aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present unreasonable risk to human health. Prohibits the entry, even in transit, of hazardous and nuclear wastes and their disposal into the Philippine territorial limits for whatever purpose; and to provide advancement and facilitate research and studies on toxic chemicals.

PRES. DECREE 1586

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) OF 1978

Aims to facilitate the attainment and maintenance of rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection. The process assures implementation of environment-friendly projects.

Presidential Decree No. 1586 (PD 1586)

was enacted in the Philippines primarily to address the pressing environmental concerns and challenges faced by the country.

June 11, 1978

Presidential Decree No. 1586 (PD 1586) was issued on __________, during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos.

PD 1586

Aims to protect the environment despite the increasing demand of the natural resources and development to attain sustainability. Compliance with this law is essential in protecting the environment

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT EIA

is the process of identifying and evaluating the consequences of human action on the environment and mitigating those consequences

PD 1586

mandates the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for certain projects, undertakings, and activities that have the potential to cause significant environmental impacts. These projects are classified into Category A and Category B projects.

Category A Projects

These are projects with potentially significant environmental impacts. They require a comprehensive EIA report.

Category B Projects

These are projects with possible but less significant environmental impacts. They require a simplified EIA or Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report

Category C Projects

Projects that enhances the environment like flood control projects, drainage projects and others

Category D Projects

Not covered by PD 1586

Non-ferrous metal industries

shall refer to the organized and coordinated arrangement of manufacturing processes designed to prepare, smelt, process or recycle non-ferrous metals into marketable products.

Iron and steel mill projects

shall refer to the organized and coordinated arrangement of manufacturing processes designed to prepare or smelt or process iron ores, steel scraps or primary iron and steel mill products into marketable products except when process involves reheating or resizing only.

Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries

shall refer to the organized and coordinated arrangement of manufacturing processes designed to physically and/or chemically transform petroleum and its derivatives into marketable products.

Smelting plant projects

shall refer to the organized and coordinated arrangement of manufacturing processes designed to smelt metals or alloys and cast the same into some special form

Mining and quarrying projects

shall refer to projects involving the extraction and processing of metals, metalliferous ores, fuel, precious stones, clays, fertilizers and other earth-based materials on a commercial scale.

Forestry projects

shall refer to projects involving the extraction, harvesting and/or processing of timber and other forest products on a commercial scale

Dikes for/and Fishpond Development Projects

This refers to natural or artificial water impoundment involving construction of dikes, establishment of fish cages and similar undertakings for aquaculture purposes or salt production.

Dams

This shall refer to impoundment structures and appurtenances

Power Plants

This refers to power generating plants, transmission and distribution systems (substations) utilizing, or run by, fossil fuels, geothermal resources, natural river discharge, pondage or pump storage

Reclamation Projects

This refers to projects which involve the filling or draining of areas (foreshore, marshes, swamps, lakes, rivers, etc.) and restoration/backfilling projects.

Roads and Bridges

This refers to the construction, significant extension, expansion, widening or improvement of national roads, railroads/railways, expressways, tunnels, and bridges.

A golf course

comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, a fairway, the rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick ("pin") and hole ("cup"), all designed for the game of golf.

B, Non-ECPs located in ECAS

Not classified as ECP. Deemed to significantly affect the quality of environment being located in an Environmentally Critical Area (ECA. Required to secure an ECC. Processing c/o EMB Regional Office

C, Environmental Enhancements

Directly enhance the quality of the environment. Directly address existing environmental problems. NOT required to secure an ECC

D, Not Covered by PD 1586

Unlikely to cause significant adverse impact on the quality of the environment. NOT required to secure an ECC. May secure CNC online

List of Projects (Section 5):

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

The law provides a list of projects and activities falling under Category A and Category B. This list is subject to periodic review and updates by the

Preparation of EIA Reports

It specifies the requirements for preparing comprehensive EIA reports for Category A projects and simplified IEE reports for Category B projects.

Review and Approval

The law establishes the EMB as the primary agency responsible for evaluating and approving EIA reports. The EMB's decision is a crucial part of the decision-making process.

Public Consultation

PD 1586 emphasizes the importance of public participation in the EIA process. Public consultation and disclosure of EIA information to affected communities are essential components.

Decision-Making

The law makes it clear that the results of the EIA, including potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures, should be considered in decision-making for project approval or denial.

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)

PD 1586 establishes the issuance of an ______________ as a prerequisite for commencing any project covered by the law. The ____ signifies that the project has undergone the necessary environmental assessment and complies with environmental standards and mitigation measures.

Environmental Compliance Certificate

certifies that the proponent has complied with the requirements of the Philippine EIS System. Is mandatory.

CNC, Certificate of Non-Coverage

certifies that the project is not covered under the PEISS and is not required an ECC. is OPTIONAL

Php 50,000 per violated conditions

The law imposes penalties for non-compliance, including fines and imprisonment for violations such as proceeding with a project without the required ECC. With maximum penalty of...

EIAs

propose mitigation measures to reduce or offset potential environmental impacts. Decision-makers can evaluate these measures to determine if they are sufficient to address concerns.

Projects

may receive conditional approvals, requiring specific actions or additional studies to address concerns before full approval is granted.

denied approval

In cases where the potential environmental impacts are deemed unacceptable or unmitigable, the project may be...