DAO 2010-21 Part 1 Flashcards
What certificate serves as proof of satisfactory environmental management and community relations in past mineral resource ventures?
Certificate of Environmental Management and Community Relations Record (CEMCRR)
What report is required every six months to evaluate compliance with an Environmental Work Program (EWP)?
Status Report on Compliance with Environmental Work Program (EWP)
What is the required allocation percentage for an Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (AEPEP) based on direct mining and milling costs?
3-5%
What fund must be deposited in a government depository bank to ensure environmental deposit availability for mine rehabilitation?
Mine Rehabilitation Fund (MRF)
What section defines the necessary qualifications for supervising a mining operation employing more than fifty workers?
Section 164
What is the mandatory duration of a Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award recipient’s evaluation?
One Year
What is the title of the official responsible for setting the priorities of environmental management programs in mining organizations?
Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO)
What document provides a strategic plan for environmental protection during the life of the mine, including post-mining land use potential?
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP)
What section outlines the specific areas that are conditionally open to mining applications upon written consent from relevant government agencies?
Section 15
What type of fund must be maintained by each operating mining contractor as a trust for the monitoring program’s exclusive use?
Monitoring Trust Fund (MTF)
What authority has the power to suspend mining operations due to imminent environmental danger?
Regional Director
What type of program must exploration permit holders submit detailing the environmental impact control during exploration?
Environmental Work Program (EWP)
What is the minimum distance offshore from the mean low tide level where mining applications for aggregate quarrying are prohibited?
200 meters
What is the required minimum royalty payment to be allocated for the benefit of Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) from mining operations on ancestral lands?
1%
What penalty is imposed on contractors found operating without an approved Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP)?
Suspension of operations
What is the governing body responsible for conducting independent environmental audits to assess the environmental risks affecting mining operations?
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
What document must be filed to initiate the survey of a mining permit area following the submission of the Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility?
Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility
What specific locations, including national parks and proclaimed watershed reserves, are entirely closed to mining applications?
National parks and proclaimed watershed reserves
What section mandates quarterly monitoring reports of mining activities stipulated in the EPEP by a Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT)?
Section 185
What is the minimum amount required for a Rehabilitation Cash Fund (RCF) to ensure compliance with rehabilitation schedules defined in the EPEP?
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
What financial assurance mechanism must mining contractors establish to cover environmental risks, monitoring expenses, and rehabilitation costs?
Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation Fund (CLRF)
What is the required environmental management office that must be incorporated into a mine’s organizational structure to oversee sustainable programs?
Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO)
What government-issued certificate authorizes mineral exploration, development, and utilization while adhering to environmental laws?
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
What is the governing principle that states mining activities should be guided by best practices in environmental management to reduce environmental impacts?
Best practices in environmental management
What are the allowable operations under a Commercial/Industrial Guano Permit regarding the extraction of guano?
Commercial extraction and processing of guano
What is the designated environmental office responsible for addressing environmental concerns with at least five years of mining experience?
Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO)
What fund must be established to cover the cost of the quarterly monitoring program approved by the MRF Committee?
Monitoring Trust Fund (MTF)
What permit is issued by the Regional Office for exploration in a Mineral Reservation area, subject to relinquishment?
Exploration Permit
What program is required to be submitted annually by a mining contractor to detail community development initiatives?
Annual Social Development and Management Program (SDMP)
What is the minimum environmental protection budget allocation required from mining contractors as part of the AEPEP?
3% of direct mining and milling costs
What must be conducted prior to the establishment of a Mineral Reservation to ensure that local communities are informed and can participate?
Public hearings and consultations
What entity has the authority to recommend the disestablishment or boundary modification of a Mineral Reservation?
Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
What type of royalty must be paid by mining contractors operating in Mineral Reservations to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)?
5% of market value of minerals
What is the required percentage of host and neighboring communities’ annual mining revenue share dedicated to social development programs?
1.5%
What is the term used to refer to the systematic exploration of mineral resources through methods such as drilling and test pitting?
Exploration
What type of environmental impact assessment is required for projects located in environmentally critical areas?
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
What permit allows the processing of mineral products by an accredited individual or entity outside the mining area?
Mineral Processing Permit
What is the term for the department’s responsibility to encourage international investment in mining through mineral exploration and utilization projects?
Republic Act 7942 (Philippine Mining Act of 1995)
What act governs the establishment of Indigenous Cultural Communities’ rights in relation to mining on ancestral lands?
What minimum environmental monitoring expenditure is required for large-scale mining operations, according to the regulations?
What technical and financial assistance agreement can be granted for the large-scale exploration and development of mineral resources?
What mandatory financial mechanism must be established to cover the environmental impacts of mining operations, including post-mining rehabilitation?
What process is used to convert an area under an Exploration Permit into a Mineral Agreement or Financial Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA)?
What is the penalty for a contractor’s failure to rehabilitate mined-out areas as stipulated in the Mine Rehabilitation Plan?
What type of mining operation is governed by separate rules regarding environmental protection within small-scale mining areas?
What critical environmental area must be excluded from mining operations unless declared otherwise by the President of the Philippines?
What provision requires that mining contractors conduct consultations with local government units prior to initiating exploration activities?
What detailed geological evaluation is required to assess the economic viability of mineral resources before declaring a project as feasible?
What report is required to be submitted biannually to the MGB on the contractor’s compliance with the approved Environmental Work Program (EWP)?
What section mandates the public notice and public participation procedures prior to the approval of mining applications?
What specific expenses related to environmental protection may be credited to the royalty payments owed to ICCs?
What must be submitted by the mining contractor to the MGB before commencing full-scale commercial mining operations?
What body serves as a mediator between Indigenous Cultural Communities and mining contractors regarding royalty agreements?
What type of reserve area requires special consent from the relevant government agency for mining applications to proceed?
What procedure must a mining contractor follow to legally dispose of mine tailings as part of the environmental management plan?
What clearance must be obtained from the NCIP to ensure that exploration activities do not overlap with ancestral domain areas?
What is the required percentage of the remaining permit area to be relinquished annually after the first two years of an exploration permit?
What environmental audit process is mandatory to evaluate the ecological impact of mining operations before granting an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)?
What document certifies that a proposed mining project will not cause significant environmental impacts after reviewing environmental management plans?
What governing rule requires the establishment of trust funds by mining companies for socioeconomic development in mining-affected communities?
What rule mandates the reduction of the environmental footprint during onshore exploration activities?
What minimum financial threshold must be demonstrated by exploration permit applicants to prove they can undertake exploration activities?
What governing rule stipulates the inclusion of local government units in monitoring teams for mining projects?
What obligation does a contractor have to submit a final exploration report upon the expiration of an Exploration Permit?
What specific financial statement must corporations submit during the application for an Exploration Permit renewal?
What percentage of the market value of minerals extracted from a Mineral Reservation must be paid as royalty to the government?
What distance must mining operations maintain from public or private buildings without obtaining special consent?
What action must a mining contractor take if mining operations result in significant environmental degradation beyond expected impacts?
What section of the DAO outlines the requirement for a Consultation and Area Clearance before applying for mining permits?
What is the maximum number of hectares allowed for a Mineral Agreement application by a single corporation within one province?
What percentage of land within a Mineral Reservation can be allocated for small-scale mining operations?
What report must be submitted by mining contractors detailing discrepancies and deviations from the Exploration Work Program?
What governing rule outlines the responsibilities of contractors in complying with the Mining Act’s provisions on environmental management?
What procedure must be followed when transferring or assigning an Exploration Permit to another qualified individual or entity?
What special provisions are required for exploration activities in offshore areas to avoid conflicts with other marine activities?
