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DAO 2010-21 Part 1 Flashcards

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What certificate serves as proof of satisfactory environmental management and community relations in past mineral resource ventures?

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Certificate of Environmental Management and Community Relations Record (CEMCRR)

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What report is required every six months to evaluate compliance with an Environmental Work Program (EWP)?

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Status Report on Compliance with Environmental Work Program (EWP)

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What is the required allocation percentage for an Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (AEPEP) based on direct mining and milling costs?

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3-5%

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What fund must be deposited in a government depository bank to ensure environmental deposit availability for mine rehabilitation?

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Mine Rehabilitation Fund (MRF)

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What section defines the necessary qualifications for supervising a mining operation employing more than fifty workers?

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Section 164

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What is the mandatory duration of a Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award recipient’s evaluation?

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One Year

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What is the title of the official responsible for setting the priorities of environmental management programs in mining organizations?

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Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO)

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What document provides a strategic plan for environmental protection during the life of the mine, including post-mining land use potential?

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Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP)

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What section outlines the specific areas that are conditionally open to mining applications upon written consent from relevant government agencies?

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Section 15

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What type of fund must be maintained by each operating mining contractor as a trust for the monitoring program’s exclusive use?

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Monitoring Trust Fund (MTF)

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What authority has the power to suspend mining operations due to imminent environmental danger?

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Regional Director

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What type of program must exploration permit holders submit detailing the environmental impact control during exploration?

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Environmental Work Program (EWP)

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What is the minimum distance offshore from the mean low tide level where mining applications for aggregate quarrying are prohibited?

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200 meters

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What is the required minimum royalty payment to be allocated for the benefit of Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) from mining operations on ancestral lands?

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1%

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What penalty is imposed on contractors found operating without an approved Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP)?

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Suspension of operations

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What is the governing body responsible for conducting independent environmental audits to assess the environmental risks affecting mining operations?

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Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)

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What document must be filed to initiate the survey of a mining permit area following the submission of the Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility?

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Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility

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What specific locations, including national parks and proclaimed watershed reserves, are entirely closed to mining applications?

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National parks and proclaimed watershed reserves

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What section mandates quarterly monitoring reports of mining activities stipulated in the EPEP by a Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT)?

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Section 185

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What is the minimum amount required for a Rehabilitation Cash Fund (RCF) to ensure compliance with rehabilitation schedules defined in the EPEP?

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Rehabilitation Cash Fund (RCF): The minimum amount required for a Rehabilitation Cash Fund (RCF) to ensure compliance with rehabilitation schedules defined in the EPEP is 10% of the total amount needed to implement the EPEP or PhP 5,000,000, whichever is lower​

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What financial assurance mechanism must mining contractors establish to cover environmental risks, monitoring expenses, and rehabilitation costs?

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Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation Fund (CLRF)

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What is the required environmental management office that must be incorporated into a mine’s organizational structure to oversee sustainable programs?

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Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO)

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What government-issued certificate authorizes mineral exploration, development, and utilization while adhering to environmental laws?

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Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)

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What is the governing principle that states mining activities should be guided by best practices in environmental management to reduce environmental impacts?

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Best practices in environmental management

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What are the allowable operations under a Commercial/Industrial Guano Permit regarding the extraction of guano?

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Commercial extraction and processing of guano

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What is the designated environmental office responsible for addressing environmental concerns with at least five years of mining experience?

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Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO)

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What fund must be established to cover the cost of the quarterly monitoring program approved by the MRF Committee?

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Monitoring Trust Fund (MTF)

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What permit is issued by the Regional Office for exploration in a Mineral Reservation area, subject to relinquishment?

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Exploration Permit

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What program is required to be submitted annually by a mining contractor to detail community development initiatives?

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Annual Social Development and Management Program (SDMP)

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What is the minimum environmental protection budget allocation required from mining contractors as part of the AEPEP?

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3% of direct mining and milling costs

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What must be conducted prior to the establishment of a Mineral Reservation to ensure that local communities are informed and can participate?

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Public hearings and consultations

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What entity has the authority to recommend the disestablishment or boundary modification of a Mineral Reservation?

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Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)

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What type of royalty must be paid by mining contractors operating in Mineral Reservations to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)?

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5% of market value of minerals

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What is the required percentage of host and neighboring communities’ annual mining revenue share dedicated to social development programs?

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1.5%

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What is the term used to refer to the systematic exploration of mineral resources through methods such as drilling and test pitting?

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Exploration

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What type of environmental impact assessment is required for projects located in environmentally critical areas?

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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

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What permit allows the processing of mineral products by an accredited individual or entity outside the mining area?

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Mineral Processing Permit

28
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What is the term for the department’s responsibility to encourage international investment in mining through mineral exploration and utilization projects?

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Republic Act 7942 (Philippine Mining Act of 1995)

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What act governs the establishment of Indigenous Cultural Communities’ rights in relation to mining on ancestral lands?

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30
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What minimum environmental monitoring expenditure is required for large-scale mining operations, according to the regulations?

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31
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What technical and financial assistance agreement can be granted for the large-scale exploration and development of mineral resources?

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32
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What mandatory financial mechanism must be established to cover the environmental impacts of mining operations, including post-mining rehabilitation?

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33
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What process is used to convert an area under an Exploration Permit into a Mineral Agreement or Financial Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA)?

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34
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What is the penalty for a contractor’s failure to rehabilitate mined-out areas as stipulated in the Mine Rehabilitation Plan?

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35
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What type of mining operation is governed by separate rules regarding environmental protection within small-scale mining areas?

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36
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What critical environmental area must be excluded from mining operations unless declared otherwise by the President of the Philippines?

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37
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What provision requires that mining contractors conduct consultations with local government units prior to initiating exploration activities?

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37
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What detailed geological evaluation is required to assess the economic viability of mineral resources before declaring a project as feasible?

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38
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What report is required to be submitted biannually to the MGB on the contractor’s compliance with the approved Environmental Work Program (EWP)?

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39
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What section mandates the public notice and public participation procedures prior to the approval of mining applications?

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40
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What specific expenses related to environmental protection may be credited to the royalty payments owed to ICCs?

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What must be submitted by the mining contractor to the MGB before commencing full-scale commercial mining operations?

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41
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What body serves as a mediator between Indigenous Cultural Communities and mining contractors regarding royalty agreements?

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42
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What type of reserve area requires special consent from the relevant government agency for mining applications to proceed?

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42
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What procedure must a mining contractor follow to legally dispose of mine tailings as part of the environmental management plan?

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42
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What clearance must be obtained from the NCIP to ensure that exploration activities do not overlap with ancestral domain areas?

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43
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What is the required percentage of the remaining permit area to be relinquished annually after the first two years of an exploration permit?

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44
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What environmental audit process is mandatory to evaluate the ecological impact of mining operations before granting an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)?

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45
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What document certifies that a proposed mining project will not cause significant environmental impacts after reviewing environmental management plans?

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What governing rule requires the establishment of trust funds by mining companies for socioeconomic development in mining-affected communities?

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46
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What rule mandates the reduction of the environmental footprint during onshore exploration activities?

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46
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What minimum financial threshold must be demonstrated by exploration permit applicants to prove they can undertake exploration activities?

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46
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What governing rule stipulates the inclusion of local government units in monitoring teams for mining projects?

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47
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What obligation does a contractor have to submit a final exploration report upon the expiration of an Exploration Permit?

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48
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What specific financial statement must corporations submit during the application for an Exploration Permit renewal?

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49
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What percentage of the market value of minerals extracted from a Mineral Reservation must be paid as royalty to the government?

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50
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What distance must mining operations maintain from public or private buildings without obtaining special consent?

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51
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What action must a mining contractor take if mining operations result in significant environmental degradation beyond expected impacts?

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52
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What section of the DAO outlines the requirement for a Consultation and Area Clearance before applying for mining permits?

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52
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What is the maximum number of hectares allowed for a Mineral Agreement application by a single corporation within one province?

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53
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What percentage of land within a Mineral Reservation can be allocated for small-scale mining operations?

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54
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What report must be submitted by mining contractors detailing discrepancies and deviations from the Exploration Work Program?

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55
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What governing rule outlines the responsibilities of contractors in complying with the Mining Act’s provisions on environmental management?

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56
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What procedure must be followed when transferring or assigning an Exploration Permit to another qualified individual or entity?

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57
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What special provisions are required for exploration activities in offshore areas to avoid conflicts with other marine activities?

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