Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Review Flashcards

Flashcards covering the legal framework, project cycle stages, screening categories, scoping levels, and penalty systems for Environmental Impact Assessment in the Philippines.

According to the Philippine Constitution of 1987, Article II, Section 15 and 16, the state is mandated to protect and advance the right of the people to a __________ and healthful ecology.

balanced

Presidential Decree 1151, also known as the Philippine Environmental Policy, requires agencies and corporations to prepare an __________ for actions significantly affecting environmental quality.

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Presidential Decree 1586 established the __________, which requires projects in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) to secure an ECC.

Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS)

Executive Order No. 291 requires the conduct of the EIA simultaneously with the __________ Study.

Feasibility

The __________ consists of four categories: A (ECPs), B (Non-ECPs in ECAs), C (Enhancement), and D (Not covered).

Philippine EIS System

Under Category A, roads (new construction) are considered Environmentally Critical Projects if they have a length of __________ or more with no critical slope.

$$20.0\,km$$

Under Category A, roads (new construction) are considered Environmentally Critical Projects if they have a length of __________ or more with critical slope.

$$10.0\,km$$

The __________ is the document issued by DENR certifying the proponent has complied with the PEISS requirements and committed to the approved EMP.

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)

An area is considered to have critical slopes, and thus an ECA, if the land has a slope of __________ or more as determined by NAMRIA.

$$50\%$$

The __________ stage is the most critical stage in the EIA process because it establishes the information and assessment requirements and sets the tone for the process.

Scoping

The three levels of scoping are Information & Education Campaign (IEC), Public Scoping with the Community, and __________ with the Review Team.

Technical Scoping

__________ involve the systematic identification, prediction, and evaluation of environmental impacts likely caused by a proposed action.

Impact Assessments

Environmental impacts that eventually reverse themselves and leave no change from the original state are classified as __________ impacts.

temporary

The __________ is a summary matrix of proposed mitigation measures, monitoring actions, and institutional responsibilities with assigned costs.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

For DPWH projects, the Environmental Impact Assessment Project Office (EIAPO) was renamed to the __________, which is now under the Planning Service.

Environmental and Social Safeguards Division (ESSD)

A __________ is issued by the DENR for Category C or D projects to certify they are not covered by the EIS system.

Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)

An ECC is valid throughout the project lifespan unless the project is not implemented within __________ from the date of issuance.

$5$ years

Project Proponents are required to submit a Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR) on a __________ basis.

semi-annual

Under PD 1586, any person or corporation violating the terms of an ECC may be fined an amount not to exceed __________.

PhP $50,000.00$

The __________ validates the proponent's environmental performance and submits semi-annual Compliance Monitoring and Verification Reports (CMVR).

Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT)

A __________ is issued by the EMB for violations that present grave or irreparable damage to the environment and is effective immediately.

Cease and Desist Order (CDO)

Exceedance of project limits or area and major changes in technology are examples of __________ offenses under the PEISS.

major