By: Rosemarie Mae B. del Rosario, DSD.

Chief, Environmental and Social Safeguards

Division (ESSD), Planning Service.
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
1. Legal Framework
2. Environmental Impact Assessment
a. Overview of EIA
b. Processes
c. Environmental Management/Impact
Management Plan (EMP/IMP)
d. Checklist if Biodiversities – which
requires management
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
3. Types of Monitoring
4. Impacts on Infrastructure Development
5. The Environmental Assessment in the
Project Cycle.
6. Environmental Documents
7. Fee’s, Fines and Violations
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
(PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION OF 1987)
Article II, Section 16 & 15,

“The state shall protect and advance the right

of the people to a balanced and healthful
ecology in accord with the rhythm and
harmony of nature; and to protect and
promote the people’s right to health”
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1151
Philippine Environmental Policy,1977

“All agencies and institutions of the national

government, including government-owned
and controlled corporation as well as private
corporations, firms & entities to prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for every
action, project or undertaking which
significantly affects the quality of the
environment.”
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1586, 1978
Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (EIS)
Declared environmentally critical projects (ECPs) and
projects within or located in environmentally critical
areas (ECAs) as project which require the submission of
an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Section 4: Provides that “no person, partnership or

corporation shall undertake or operate any in part such
declared ECP or Project within an ECA without first
securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate
(ECC).”
 PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION NO. 2146, 198131
Four (4) Major Categories of ECPs (Category A)
Heavy Industries (Industrial Plants: Iron & Steel,
Petroleum, Petrochemicals, smelting)

Resource Extractive Industries (Mining and Quarrying Cement,

Ceramic
e.g. Coal, Oil, Gas)

Infrastructure (Roads and Bridges, Dams,

Power Plants,Reclamation Ports
and Harbors)

Golf Courses (>=9 hole golf course)

Twelve (12) Categories of Environmentally Critical Areas
 Areas declared as parks, watershed and wildlife reserves,
sanctuaries;

 Areas set aside as aesthetic, potential tourist spots.

 Areas which constitute habitat for any endangered or threatened

species
 of indigenous Philippine wildlife (flora & fauna)

 Areas of unique historic, archeological, geological or scientific

interest;

 Areas which are traditionally occupied by cultural communities or

tribes;
Twelve (12) Categories of Environmentally Critical Areas
 Areas frequently visited and or hard-hit by natural calamities;

 Areas with critical slope;

 Areas classified as prime agricultural lands;

 Recharged areas of aquifers ;

 Water bodies

 Mangrove Areas

 Coral Reefs
DENR Administrative Order No. 21, 1992
DENR Administrative Order No. 37, 1996
 Issued by DENR as primary reference in smooth
implementation of EIS System

 Procedural manual Focuses on the Process rather than

Technical

 Aspects of the EIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 291, 1996
 It requires the conduct of EIA simultaneously with the Feasibility Study
 It directed all government Agencies to create an environmental unit

DENR Administrative Order No. 30, 2003

 Promulgated the IRR for the Philippine EIS System; IRR consistent
with the principles of sustainable development to implement a
systems-oriented and integrated approach to the EIS System; and
 The DAO 30 was enhanced and revised with a new edition dated
August 2007
 This can be uploaded at www.emb.gov.ph/eia .htm

EMB Memorandum Circular 005

 July 2014
 Revised Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized
Requirements
APPLICATION OF EIS SYSTEM FOR
DPWH INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Ministry Order No. 72, 1982
Promulgated guidelines on the rules and regulations implementing PD
1151, 1586 and Proclamation No. 2146.

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DPWH & DENR, 1999

DPWH’s role as project proponent in implementing the EIS System or its
major infrastructure projects & streamlining the EIA process through
internal screening of road and bridge projects.

Conduct of initial screening prior to EIA scoping to identify critical

projects from non-critical project.
DPWH DEPARTMENT ORDERS AND POLICIES

Department Order No. 220, 1999

Institutionalized the Environmental Impact Assessment Office
(EIAPO) renamed to Environmental and Social Service Office
(ESSO), under DO 56.

 Undertake environmental, social impact assessment &

resettlement action plan.
 Ensure that infrastructure projects have obtained
 environmental clearance prior to implementation
 Provide guidance & trainings.
Department Order No. 224, 2003
Created the Regional EIA Unit as the counterpart of
ESSO in the regions.

Under the approved Rationalization Plan of 2013

ESSO has been renamed to Environmental and
Social Safeguards Division (ESSD) now under the
Planning Service
With 18 regular position (with specialized positions.
e.g. environmental specialist, sociologist)and headed
by a Division Chief
 Department Order No. 5, 2003
 Adopted to implement a streamlined IROW process
 Designed to enable the Department to identify, acquire and manage
ROW efficiently and in a timely manners.

Department Order No. 327, 2003

 Prescribed guidelines for land acquisition following the procedures in
the IROW manual.

Indigenous People’s Action Plan (IPAP) be formulated for IPs if

they are affected by the DPWH infrastructure projects.

Coordination with NCIP to ensure ancestral domain and culture of the IPs
are secured.
 Social and Environmental Management Systems
Operations Manual, 2002
 SEMS Manual provide guidance for undertaking social &
environmental impact assessment, streamline operations for
offices involved in EIA & SIA such as ESSD, PMO’s and ROs and
DO
 Foster standardization and self sufficiency

Updated Social and Environmental Management Systems

Operations Manual, October 2014
 Provides guidelines for DPWH projects and other entitles in the
implementation of their projects with regards to the social and
environmental issues/safeguards
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
 The process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating
the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development
proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments
made

 The exhaustive and systematic analysis of all factors that affect

the environmental and social sustainability of a proposed project.

 The information, facts and other findings in EIA are presented in

the environmental impact statement (EIS)

 The basis for deciding whether to proceed with the project,

abandon it, revise it, or pursue a different alternative given the
environmental and social costs, issues and/or consequences that
it has to contend with.
 Why is EIA Important?
 As a management tool, it improves the long-term viability of
projects;
 Avoid mistakes that can be expensive and damaging in
environmental, social and economic terms.
 It is a formal process and utilized as a planning and management
tool for decision making.
 It ensures project/program options are environmentally sound,
socially acceptable and sustainable.
 it is concerned with identifying, predicting and evaluating impacts,
both beneficial and adverse of public and private activities,
alternative and mitigating measures.
 It aims to avoid/minimize negative impacts and optimize positive
impacts.
Who are involved in the EIA process?
Project Proponent – responsible for the EIA preparation with the
assistance of external consultants or institution
In some cases, an independent commission is responsible for ensuring
quality control
Multi-disciplinary team is required particularly where scoping exercises
indicate the existence of multiple or complex issues.
A team manager coordinates the work of each EIA team
Local people or their representatives are involved at all stages of the
project cycle.
The social, cultural, health aspects are integrated in the project design.
Participatory approaches are now adopted by planners. EIA is as an
accepted mechanism for facilitating public involvement within the
project cycle
 EIA process
1. Define Proposal/Alternatives
– Identify alternative sites for the project, alternative designs and
operating process, and environmental implications.

2. Screening
– Is the term used to describe the assessment of the potential magnitude
of project impacts and the depth of study required.
Environmental screening usually divides projects into three categories:
1. Projects that will not clearly have significant impacts (should be
completely exempt from environmental assessment)
2. Projects that could have significant impacts
3. Projects that will definitely have significant impacts
3. Scoping
– Is the stage in the EIS System where information and assessment
requirements are established to provide the proponent with the scope
of work for the EIA.
– The most critical stage in the EIA process because it sets the tone of the
EIA Process
 EIA process
4. Environmental Assessment/Impact Assessment
 It is the systematic identification, prediction and evaluation of
environmental impacts likely caused by a proposed project, action or
undertaking.

 It involves three impact assessment methodologies:

a) Impact identification
b) Impact prediction
c) Impact evaluation

 It also include baseline data collection

1.1 Physical – e.g. data on noise quality, air and water quality, natural
drainage, hydrology, climate, wildlife areas, location of parks,
recreation, historical sites, etc.
1.2 Biological – list of data on flora and fauna, (plants and animals)
1.3 Socio-Economics as including Cultural- data on population income,
people, health, nutrition, etc.
EIA process
5. Mitigation (formulation of Environmental Management Plan)
– is defined as measures envisaged in order to avoid, reduce and,
if possible remedy significant adverse effects.

– In the EIA process, the most important part is the formulation of

the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The EMP is a
summary matrix or list of proposed mitigation/enhancement
measures and monitoring actions, set to a timeline with specific
responsibility assigned and follow-up actions defined;
1. With brief discussion of mitigation and enhancement
measures
2. Monitoring plan
3. Institutional responsibilities and agreements
EIA process
6. EIA Preparation
Writing of EIA document
7. Submission to the DENR-EMB concerned
Review/Decision Making

8. Follow-up
– To monitor, manage and audit impacts of project
implementation

 Public Participation/Consultation
– Giving citizens the opportunity to influence major
policy/decisions that may affect them. It is the most effective
process to promote and enhance social acceptability which is
crucial to the issuance of an Environmental Compliance
Certificate (ECC) for a project or undertaking.
 The Environmental Assessment in the
Project Cycle
IMPACT ANALYSIS CONSULTATION
EIA DOCUMENTATION
CONSULTATION COMPLETED
PRE-FS FS
DESIGN

SCREENING &
SCOPING APPLY MITIGATION
CONCEPT CONTRACTING
MEASURES

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL
O&M CONTRACT SPECS
EFFECTS MONITORING
AND REPORTING
CONSULTATION COMPLIANCE MONITORING
AND REPORTING
Documentary Requirements and Processing & Deciding Authority
DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED FOR OFFICE TO PROCESS
CATEGORY APPLIED TO
ECC/CNC AND DECIDE
APPLICATION
A. A-1: New Co-located Programmatic EMB Central
Environmentally projects EIS Office
Critical Projects Single Projects EIS EMB Central
Office
A-2: Existing and Co-located Programmatic EMB Central
to be expanded, projects EPRMP (in case Office
modified and/or programmatic
rehabilitated monitoring data
are available)*
A-3: Operating Single Projects EPRMP in case EMB Central
without ECC monitoring data Office
are available

EIS if no
monitoring data
are available
Documentary Requirements and Processing & Deciding Authority
DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED FOR OFFICE TO PROCESS
CATEGORY APPLIED TO
ECC/CNC AND DECIDE
APPLICATION
B. Non- B-1: New Co-located Programmatic EMB Regional
Environmentally projects EIS* Office in the
Critical Projects Single Projects EIS IEE Checklist region where
the proposed
projects is
located
B-2: Existing and Single Projects EPRMP EMB Regional
to be expanded, EPRMP Checklist Office in the
modified and/or region where
rehabilitated the proposed
projects is
B-3: Operating located
without ECC Co-located PEPRMP* EMB Regional
projects Office in the
region where
the proposed
projects is
located
Documentary Requirements and Processing & Deciding Authority

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ECC/CNC OFFICE TO PROCESS

CATEGORY APPLIED TO
APPLICATION AND DECIDE

C. Environmental Co-located Project Description (Part I and EMB Regional

Enhancement or projects or II) to (to confirm non-coverage Office in the region
Direct Mitigation Single Projects or further classify as either where the
Category A or B) proposed projects
is located

D. Not Covered Project Description (Part I only) EMB Regional

Project prior to 1982-Proof of Office in the region
Project Implementation prior to where the
1982 without proposed projects
expansion/alteration/modificati is located
on shall also be submitted (if
applying for CNC)
SCREENING CHECKLIST
 Project Thresholds for Coverage Screening and Categorization
Not Covered (may secure Project size
Covered (Required to Secure ECC)
CNC) parameters/Remarks
Project/
Description
Category A: ECP Category B: Non-ECP Category D

EIS EIS IEE Checklist PD (Part I only)

3. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
3.1 Dams, Water Supply and Flood Control Projects

3.1.1 DAMS ≥ 25 hectares or ≥ > 5 hectares but < 25 ≥ 5 hectares AND ≤ 5 None Reservoir
(Including those 20 million m3 hectares or >5 million million m3 flooded/inundated area
for irrigation, m3 but <20 million m 3 or/and water storage
flood control, capacity
water source and
hydropower
projects)including
run-of-river type

3.1.2 Irrigation None ≥ 1,000 hectares > 300 but < 1,000 ≤ 300 hectares Service Area
projects (service area) hectares
(distribution
system only)

3.1.3 Water None With water source Levels III (Distribution Level II/Level I Water
Supply projects (e.g. infiltration gallery, system only) refilling station
(Without Dam) etc.) and water
treatment facilities
including desalination,
reverse osmosis (RO)
 Project Thresholds for Coverage Screening and Categorization
Not Covered (may secure Project size
Covered (Required to Secure ECC)
CNC) parameters/Remarks
Project/
Description
Category A: ECP Category B: Non-ECP Category D

EIS EIS IEE Checklist PD (Part I only)

3.4 ROADS & BRIDGES

3.4.1 Roads, New National Road: ≥ 20 Provincial Road and All Types of Roads : > 2 ≤ 2 km
Construction km, (length with no Other Types of Roads ≥ Km but <20 km, (length
critical slope) OR ≥ 20 km, (length with no with no critical slope)
10 km, (length with critical slope) OR ≥ 10 OR > 2km, but < 10 km,
critical slope) km, (length with critical (length with critical
slope) slope)

3.4.2 Roads, None > 50% increase in > 50% increase in ≤ 50% increase in
widening, capacity OR in terms of capacity for in terms of capacity (or in terms
rehabilitation length/width) AND ≥ length/width) AND > 2 of length/width(but ≤
and/or 20 km (length with no km but <20 km (length 2km increase in
improvement critical slope) OR ≥ with no critical slope) length
10km (length with OR > 2km but < 10km
critical slope) (length with critical
slope)

3.4.3 Bridges and ≥10 km ≥ 5 km but < 10 km > 50 m but <5 km ≤ 50 m

viiaducts Regardless of length
(including for footbridges or for
elevated roads), pedestrian only
new construction
 Project Thresholds for Coverage Screening and Categorization
Not Covered (may secure Project size
Covered (Required to Secure ECC)
CNC) parameters/Remarks
Project/
Description Category A:
Category B: Non-ECP Category D
ECP
EIS EIS IEE Checklist PD (Part I only)

3.4 ROADS & BRIDGES

3.4.4 Bridge and None ≥ 50% increase in ≥ 50% increase in ≥ 50% increase in
viaducts (including capacity (or in terms capacity (or in terms capacity (or in terms
elevated roads) of length/width) OR of length/width) but of length/width) but
rehabilitation and/or ≥ 10 km < total length of10 ≤ 2km increase in
improvement km length

3.4.5 Road- None None Regardless of length None

Flyover/cloverleaf/inter and width
changes
3.4.6 Pedestrian None None All underpass All Overpass
passages projects projects
3.4.7 Tunnels and sub- ≥ 1 km < 1 km None None
grade roads and
railways
3.4.8 On-Grade Regardless None None None
railway system, new of length
and width
 MITIGATION MEASURES
PROJECT
EIA Avoidance (-) DEVELOPMENT CYCLE
PROCESS Prevention (-)

Preservation (+)

Minimization (-)
IMPACTS
Rehabilitation(-)

Restoration (+)

IMPACT PREDICTION/
ASSESSMENT EMP MONITORING PROGRAM

EIA REPORT IMPLEMENTATION AND

OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

EMP LINKING EIA REPORT TO PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

What is EMP
A framework through which
 environmental commitments outlined in EIA/SIA
Report,
 Environmental mitigation measures, standards and
plans, and
 Monitoring requirements are implemented
throughout the project.
A dynamic document that is updated annually during
the operational life of the mine to reflect changes to
the project configuration, company commitments,
legislative/financing requirements, etc.
 Objectives of EMP
 To provide a detailed action plan for the
implementation of the recommendations made in the
impact assessment report;
 To provide goals and targets for environmental
control that are measurable and auditable;
 To provide a basis on which the prospective
contractor can accurately price for environmental
management in his tender document;
 To specify particular roles, responsibilities and time
scales;
 To provide a basis for monitoring compliance; and
 To provide a site management tool.
Checklist Biodiversity- related issues which
may require management
 Indigenous vegetation
clearance and protection
 Invasive plant species removal
and control
 Topsoil removal, handling and
storage
 Spoil removal, transport and
disposal
 Erosion control and slope
stabilisation
 Rehabilitation of disturbed areas
 Rehabilitation of disturbed areas
 Vibration and blasting
management
 Traffic management
 Noise management
 Air quality, particularly dust and
gas
 Surface water runoff and quality
 Groundwater runoff and quality
 Storm water runoff and control
 Effluent management
 Hazardous waste management
(transportation, storage,
handling and disposal)
 Non-hazardous solid waste
management (transportation,
storage, handling and disposal)
 Land management
Checklist of project aspects which may affect biodiversity for
which environmental management may be required
 Site establishment
 Fencing and security
 Contractor’s camp
 Lay down areas
 Temporary and permanent
access roads and bridges
 Fuel depots
 Hydrocarbon storage areas
 Temporary and permanent
water supply systems
 Temporary and permanent
electricity supply structures
 Tailings and slimes dams
 Waste rock dumps
 Borrow pits and quarries for
construction materials
 Factory area
 Dredging and construction of
berms, caissons, fill
embankments, etc., in marine
and freshwater environments
 Concrete batch plants
 Civil works (earthworks, foundations,
piling, concrete works etc)
 Workshops and wash bays
 Spray booths
 Chemical and raw material storage
areas
 Waste disposal sites for hazardous and
non-hazardous material (permanent
and temporary)
 Sewerage systems and sewage
treatment plants (permanent and
temporary)
 Effluent evaporation ponds and other
containment and treatment facilities
for liquid effluent
 Worker transportation
 Receiving and Dispatch areas
 Air emission sources e.g. chimneys,
stacks
 Scrap yard
 River crossings
 Types of Monitoring (Monitoring Protocols):
A. Compliance Monitoring by DENR
Monitor compliance w/ the ECC conditions as well as applicable
laws, rules and regulations (compliance and impact monitoring)
Responsibility of the DENR-EMB
B. Self Monitoring by the Project Proponent
Responsible for meeting the commitments made in the EMP as
well as conditions and terms of the ECC, SMR, CMVR.
Report Required: SMR,CMVR
C. Monitoring by Third Party Auditors
Independent service providers accredited by government agency
Determine whether the environmental performances of the
establishment conform or comply with the EMP of the EIS
D. Monitoring by the Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT)
MMT shall be immediately after the issuance of an ECC
Multi stakeholders membership
Reports required: MMT Quarterly or Bi-Annual Report
Checklist of aspects which may affect biodiversity
and which require monitoring
 Soil  Noise
 Surface water  Vegetation
 Ground water  Animal indicator species
 Dust  Problem animals
 Gas  Aquatic biota (marine
 Erosion and freshwater)
 Rehabilitation works  Radiation
EIA: Process Flowchart
Define Proposal / Alternatives

Is An EIA Required? Screening

What are the Key Issues? Scoping

Public Participation Impact Assessment

 Baseline Data Collection EIA
 Impact Identification Preparation
 Impact Prediction (Identify/Collect
And Analyze
 Identification/Formulation of Information)
Mitigation and Monitoring
Program

EIS Preparation Present Result

EIS Review Review

Decision-Making

Post Decision-Making and Auditing

Figure 1. Flowchart of EIA Process for Road
Figure 1. Flowchart of EIA Process for Road
Environmental Impacts of Infrastructure Projects
 Land use – highways occupy land, thus propagating a host
of effects directly and indirectly on the surrounding
environment;

 Habitat destruction – highway projects take their toll on

natural amenities, landscape and wildlife, without regard
for conservation;

 Air emissions and noise – construction activities and the

subsequent traffic generated by road projects cause noise
and give rise to atmospheric pollutants like dust, gas fumes,
carbon monoxide, etc.;
Environmental Impacts of Infrastructure Projects
 Water discharges – project activities also cause the
discharge of sediments and contaminated water to the
groundwater and surface water bodies;

 Waste generation – project construction activities

generate wastes from construction demolition
activities, land grading, and from the waste related to
quarrying;

 Quarrying – road construction relies heavily on using

natural stone and aggregates which are quarried, thus
resulting in damage to the environment;
Environmental Impacts of Infrastructure Projects
 Health and safety – construction activities can pose some
levels of danger to both construction workers, in the
work place or areas of construction, and the general
public; and

 Noise, dust, nuisance, etc.- construction activities also

result in comfort disturbances to construction workers
and the public in general, in the form of dust, noise,
vibration, etc.
 EIA in the Project Cycle
Conceptualization Screening and Scoping (coverage, depth and scope of the EIA)
Screening determines whether a project needs environmental
assessment Scoping directs the environmental assessment
towards aspect of specific importance
Pre-Feasibility Environmental Assessment
Conduct of baseline studies on physical, biological and
socio-economic conditions
Impact Analysis
Predicting impacts and identifying measurements
to mitigate impacts
Feasibility EIA Documentation
Preparing the EIS
Apply mitigating measures
Design Integrate mitigating measures as identified in the EIA
and formulate the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
 EIA in the Project Cycle
Contracting Implement EMP
Bid requirements for
Integrate EMP in contract documents for
contractors to integrate
environmental clauses tin contractor to implement during civil works
the tender documents construction
and allocate funds for
EIA activities

Construction Environmental Monitoring

Monitor implementation of mitigating measures as
identified in EMP
Post Monitoring
Operation /
Organize Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT)
Maintenance
Monitor impact of project on environment
Comply with ECC conditions
Monitoring Report
 EIA Process
 EIA process is a 2-phase system of environmental
investigation.

 First phase is the main assessment process, which is the

responsibility of the project proponent (DPWH through the
appropriate Implementing Office).

This involves the following:

 Description of the project in the context of the site
 Screening and scoping of the project to determine the impact
areas, extent and level of detail of the assessment to be done,
and the type of report to be prepared;
 Assessment of the existing environmental and social
conditions of the project site and its surroundings (the impact
area) in order to establish the baseline;
EIA Process
The second phase is the review and approval process
 Responsibility of DENR through the Environmental
Management Bureau (EMB).
 Involves the evaluation of the EIS by a multi-disciplinary
review committee to clarify the environmental and social
issues concerning the project, and how the project will
address the impacts and issues.
 The committee submits its recommendations and
conditionalities for the issuance of the Environmental
Compliance Certificate (ECC) by the EMB.
 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
I. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
The document(s) of studies of the environmental impacts of a
project including the discussions on direct and indirect
consequences upon human welfare and ecological and
environment integrity.
The EIS may vary from project to project but shall contain in every
case all relevant information and details about the proposed project
or undertaking, including the environmental impacts of the project
and the appropriate mitigating and enhancement measures.

II. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

The document required of proponents describing the environmental
impact of and mitigation and enhancement measures for, projects or
undertaking located in an ECA.
III. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
Checklist Report Form
A short and simplified checklist version of an EIS prescribed by the
DENR and required to be filled up by proponents for describing the
project’s environmental impact corresponding mitigation and
enhancement measures for non-environmentally critical projects
located in an ECA. The DENR prescribes appropriate corresponding
IEE Checklists for different projects with minimal and manageable
impacts (refer to the IEE checklist appropriate to the type of the
proposed project-posted in the EMB Website)

IV. Project Description (PD)

A standard documentation of the description necessary to confirm
non-coverage of Category D and Category C Projects as well as
projects operating prior to 1982. (refer to Annex C for the
format/contents)
V. Programmatic Environmental Performance Report
And Management (PEPRMP)
Documentation of actual cumulative environmental impacts
of co-located projects with proposals for expansions. The
PEPRMP should also describe the effectiveness of current
environmental mitigation measures and plans for
performance improvement (refer to the Screening Form for
the prescribed contents of the PEPRMP-posted in the EMB
Website)

VI Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS)

A documentation of comprehensive studies on environmental
baseline conditions of contiguous area . It also includes an
assessment of the carrying capacity of the area to absorb impact
from co-located projects such as those in industrial estates or
economic zones (ecozones) (refer to the EIS Screening Form for the
prescribed contents of the PEIS-posted in the EMB Website)
 ECC APPLICATION
 The ECC is the document issued by DENR certifying that
the proponent has complied with all the requirements of
EIS System and has committed to implement its approved
EMP.

 The ECC contains specific measures and conditions that

the project proponent has to undertake before and
during the operation of a project.
Fees, Penalties and Fines
A. Project which are established and/or operating without
an ECC

 If found operating without valid ECC, shall be

ordered closed through a CDO (cease and desist
order). Such issuance of a CDO comes after the
issuance of a Notice of Violation (NOV) and the
conduct of a technical reading. However, for
projects that pose danger to life and
property, a CDO shall be immediately issued
B. Project violating ECC conditions, EMP, Rules and
Regulations
Project violating any of the conditions in the ECC, EMP or
rules and regulations pertaining to the EIS system shall be
subjected to suspension or cancellation of its ECC/or a fine
in an amount not to exceed P50,000 for every violations of
an ECC condition, or the EMP, or the EIS System rules and
regulation.
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