POLICY UPDATES. EIA Orientation for LGUs. 28 October 2015 Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City

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1 POLICY UPDATES EIA Orientation for LGUs 28 October 2015 Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City

2 Policy PD PP

3 EIA Laws, Policies/Regulations Major Laws and Presidential Issuances Year Issuance Description 1977 PD 1151 EIS Requirement for every action, project or undertaking w/c significantly affects the quality of the environment 1978 PD 1586 Establishment of the Phil. EIS System 1981 Proclamation Proclamation 803 PEISS Coverage (ECPs & ECAs) Declaring Golf Course Projects as ECP 2003 AO 42 Rationalizing PEISS & Authority of RDs to issue ECC

4 EIA Laws, Policies/Regulations DENR Level Issuances Year Issuance Description 1999 DAO 37 Operationalization of ERF under PD DAO 30 IRR for PD DMC 08 No permits & Clearances issued by NGAs & LGUs shall be required in processing of ECCs/CNCs 2008 DMC 08 Clarification on the Role of LGUs in the Philippine EIS System 2009 DAO 15 Implementation of the EIA Info System, CNC- Automated Processing System & GIS Maps of ECAs 2010 DMC 14 Standardization of Requirements & Enhancement of Public Participation

5 EIA Laws, Policies/Regulations EMB Level Issuances* Year Issuance Description 2004 MC 001 Non-Requirement of LGU endorsement for CNC Applications 2007 MC 001 EIA Review Manual 2007 MC 002 Revised Procedural Manual for DAO (revising 2004 Version) 2010 MC 002 Clarification to DENR MC & other Policy Issuances 2010 MC 004 Guidelines for Use of ECA Map System 2011 MC 005 DRR/CCA Enhanced PEISS (containing project type customized EIS Screening form & IEE Checklist Report Forms *does not include sector or area-based issuances (i.e. renewable energy, Boracay, funeral parlors, etc)

6 EIA Laws, Policies/Regulations EMB Level Issuances* Year Issuance Description 2013 MC 003 Registration of EIA Practitioners 2014 MC 005 Revised Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized Requirements 2015 MC 003 CNC Online 2015 MC 008 ECC Online for IEE based projects

7 Procedural Manual for DAO (August 2007) Details the requirements and procedures in the implementation of the Philippine EIS System Detailed guidance document for project proponents, EIA Consultants, EMB and other stakeholders

8 Enhancements Philippine EIS System Implementing Rules and Regulations

9 Areas of Enhancements More objective screening for Coverage Philippine EIS System Standardized Application Requirements Streamlined Procedures Implementing Rules and Regulations Enhanced Information System & Transparency Mechanisms Strengthened Environmental Monitoring System

10 More objective screening for Coverage Revised Screening Guidelines (EMB MC )

11 Standardized Application Requirements Detailed listing of documentary and information requirements for ECC applications (DENR MC ) EIA Report Screening Forms for various industry types (Integrating Disaster Risk and Climate Change Adaptation concerns)

12 Streamlined Procedures Maximum of 20 days processing timeframe for ECC applications non ECPs in ECAs & 40 for ECPs.(DENR MC ) Only 1 request for additional information is allowed (DENR MC ) Registration of EIA Practitioners (EMB MC )

13 Enhanced Information System & Transparency mechanisms Online Screening for Project Coverage Under the EIS System EIA Online system to monitor nationwide compliance to the prescribed processing timeframe Auto-text and website posting of ECCs issued CNC Online ECC Online application for IEE based projects

14 Strengthened Environmental Monitoring System Use of standardized compliance monitoring report forms (for MMT Reports, Proponents Self Monitoring Reports, etc.) Industry Mapping Databasing of compliance monitoring information Strengthening of Partnership with LGUs, communities, civil society, civic groups, business, church, other agencies through the MMT System

15 CNC ONLINE

16 CNC Online EMB MC Implementation of CNC Online System for Category D Projects Signed: January 20, 2015 Published: February 26, 2015 Salient Feature: Fully automated processing system for CNC for Category D projects provided under EMB Memorandum Circular

17 EMB MC CATEGORY D PROJECTS EMB MC (Category D Projects, regardless of area, capacity) Service Industries Cottage Industries Facilities for Micro-Business Enterprise Telecommunication Projects Family dwellings

18 EMB MC

19 EMB MC CNC Application Procedures Log-on to the EMB Website, click the link CNC Online and follow the instructions. If the project screening results to Category D, the project proponent is eligible in applying for CNC online. The proforma Project Description shall be accomplishe d and submitted online. The processing and database manageme nt and documentar y stamp fee shall be paid by depositing PhP1126 at any Landbank Branch nationwide. Within fifteen (15) days from the online project screening, go back to the same website link, access the online project screening and enter the tracking and bank deposit transaction numbers then submit together with a scanned copy of any government ID issued to the project proponent. After twenty four (24) hours, go back to the same website link and enter the tracking number. After validation of the payment and the project information by the EMB, the CNC can be printed online.

20 ECC ONLINE

21 PUBLISHED IN THE MANILA TIMES ON 10 JUNE 2015 (THIS MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT (5) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION)

22 SECTION 1. APPLICABILITY ECC Online Processing System limited to Category B Projects new and single component projects requiring IEE Checklist Other category B projects requiring EIS with multiple components, expansion or modification filed and processed at the respective EMB RO

23 SECTION 2. ECC ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURES Online System procedures are as follows: 1. Proponents to visit the EMB-EIA Website and register to have an ECC Online account; 2. Encode the project information in the Online System to verify if the proposed project will qualify in the online application process; 3. Once qualified, the system will prompt the proponent to fill up the online Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Checklist form;

24 4. After filling up the required fields, an Order of Payment will be generated by the system for printing together with instruction to proceed with the payment at any Landbank Branch nationwide; 5. The accomplished IEE checklist with accountability statement of proponent will be printed for notarization; 6. Submit scanned copy of the deposit transaction slip and duly notarized IEE Checklist 7. Attached the following documentary requirements: Geo-tagged photographs of proposed project site Maps of impact/affected areas (showing at least 1km from the project boundaries)

25 Certification from LGU proving the compatibility of proposed project with existing land use plan Site development plan/vicinity map signed by registered professionals Project/Plant layout signed by registered professionals Schematic diagram of wastewater treatment facility (if applicable) Schematic diagram of air pollution control facility (if applicable) Organizational Chart in charge of environmental concerns Proof of authority over the project site (e.g. land title, lease contract, deed of absolute sale, etc.) Duly accomplished project environmental monitoring and audit prioritization scheme (PEMAPS)

26 8. RO will evaluate the applications filed online 9. The result of evaluation, which is either an approval or a need to submit AI will be forwarded to proponent through his online account; 10. EMB RO may deny or approve the ECC application 11. Results can be printed both on EMB online system and through proponents ECC online account.

27 SECTION 3. VALIDATION OF ECC ISSUED All issued ECC can be validated online through the EMB Website. Certified True Copies can be obtained from the concerned EMB Regional Office.

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