Environmental Impact Statement System Flashcards
in what years was the EIS system introduced
1977
the EIS system was introduced with the issuance of the _______ law through _____
Philippine Environmental Policy
Presidential Decree 1151
what PD established the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System? and in what year?
Presidential Decree 1586;
1978
Section 4 of PD 1586
No person, partnership, or corporation shall undertake or operate any such declared environmentally critical project or area without first securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate
Implementing Rules and Regulations of PEISS
DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30
what does PEISS stand for
Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System
Section 1 of DAO 2003-30
Basic Policy and Operating Principles
t or f: the EIS system is concerned primarily with assessing the direct and indirect impacts of a project on the biochemical and physical environment
False (biophysical and human environment)
they are responsible for determining and disclosing all relevant information necessary for a methodical assessment of the environmental impacts of a project
project proponents
Key operating principles in the implementation of the Philippine EIS System:
a. The EIS System is concerned primarily with assessing the direct and indirect impacts of a project on the biophysical and human environment and ensuring that these impacts are addressed by appropriate environmental protection and enhancement measures
b. The EIS System aids proponents in incorporating environmental considerations in planning their projects as well as in determining the environment’s impact on their project
c. Project proponents are responsible for determining and disclosing all relevant information necessary for a methodical
assessment of the environmental impacts of their projects
d.) The review of the EIS by EMB shall be guided by three general criteria
The EIS system is concerned primarily with assessing the ____ and ____ impacts of a project on the ____ and _____ environment and ensuring that these impacts are addressed by appropriate _______ and _____ measures
direct and indirect impacts;
biophysical and human environment;
environmental protection and enhancement measures;
t or f: project proponents are responsible for determining and disclosing all the relevant information necessary for a methodical assessment of the environmental impacts of their projects
T
who reviews EIS?
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
aids proponents in incorporating environmental considerations in planning their projects as well as determining the environment’s impact on their project
Th EIS system
Three general criteria of the review of the EIS by EMB:
(1) that environmental considerations are
integrated into the overall project planning
(2) that the assessment is technically sound and
propose environmental mitigation, measures are
effective , and
(3) that , social acceptability is based on informed public participation;
t or f: social acceptability of a project is based on government participation
False (public participation)
is it the process that involves evaluating and predicting the likely impacts of a project
EIA (environmental impact assessment)
t or f: EIA includes the assessment of cumulative impacts of a projects
T
refers to the combined impacts of past, present, and future activities
cumulative impacts
EIA evaluates the project’s impact on the environment during ____, ______, _____, and ______
construction, commissioning, operation, and abandonment
EIA also includes designing appropriate ______, _______, and _____ measures addressing these consequences to protect the environment and the community’s welfare
preventive, mitigating, and enhancement measure
EIA is undertaken by
the project proponent and/or EIA consultant;
EMB;
a Review committee;
affected communities; and
other stakeholders
a document prepared and submitted by the project proponent and/or EIA consultant that serves as an application for an ECC
EIS (environmental impact statement)
it is a comprehensive study of the significant impacts of a project on the environment
EIS (environmental impact statement)
EIS includes an ________ that the proponent will fund and implement to protect the environment
Environmental Management Plan / Program
it is a document similar to EIS, but with reduced details and depth of assessment and discussion
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report
Requirements for EIS (4 kabuok)
- Public participation
- Process Industry
- Scoping
- Social Acceptability
an industry whose project operation stage involves chemical, mechanical, or other processes
Process Industry
the stage in the EIS system where information and project impact assessment requirements are established to provide the proponent and the stakeholders the scope of work and terms of reference for the EIS
Scoping
acceptability of a project by affected communities based on timely and informed participation in the EIA process particularly with regard to environmental impacts that are of concern to them
Social Acceptability
Section 4
Scope of the EIS System
t or f: in general, only projects that pose potential significant impact to the environment shall be required to secure ECCs.
T
who is authorized to update or make appropriate revisions to the technical guidelines of EIS System implementation?
EMB in coordination with DTI and other government agencies
T or F: The EMB is authorized to update or make appropriate revisions to the technical guidelines for EIS system implementation
T
what does CNC stand for
Certificate of Non-Coverage
t or f: the issuance of ECC or CNC for a project under the EIS System exempt the proponent from securing other government permits and clearances as required by other laws
F (does not exempt)
what does CNC mean?
Certificate of Non-Coverage
two factors considered in the scope of EIS:
(i) the nature of the project and its potential to cause significant negative environmental impacts , and
(ii) the sensitivity or vulnerability of environmental resources in the project area
specific criteria for determining projects or undertakings to be covered by the EIS system:
a.) Characteristics of the project or undertaking
b.) Location of Project
c.) Nature of Potential Impact
Characteristics of the project or undertaking
size
cumulative
use of natural
generation
environment-related
location of project
vulnerability
conformity
relative abundance
nature of potential impact
geographic extent
magnitude
likelihood, duration
Categories of Projects/Undertakings under the EIS system
CATEGORY A. Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) with significant potential to cause negative environmental impacts
CATEGORY B. Projects that are not categorized as ECPs, but which may cause negative environmental impacts because they are located in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs)
CATEGORY C.
Projects intended to directly enhance environmental quality or address existing environmental problems not falling under Category A or B.
CATEGORY D
Projects unlikely to cause adverse environmental impacts .
Projects unlikely to cause adverse environmental impacts .
Category D
Projects that are not categorized as ECPs, but which may cause negative environmental impacts because they are located in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs)
Category B
Projects intended to directly enhance environmental quality or address existing environmental problems not falling under Category A or B.
Category C
Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) with significant potential to cause negative environmental impacts
Category A
Environmentally Critical Projects (ECP)
I. Heavy Industries
II. Resource Extractive Industries
III. Infrastructure Projects
IV. Golf Course Projects
Proponents of projects that fall under category A and B are required to ______
secure ECC
Projects under category C are required to submit
Project Description
Projects classified under Category D may secure a ____
Certificate of Non-Coverage
t or f: The EMB-DENR may require projects/undertakings under category D to provide additional environmental safeguards as it may deem necessary
T
who processes and decides on the issuance on an ECC?
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) under the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
who is EMB director (central)?
ENGR. WILLIAM P. CUÑADO
who is EMB regional director (XI)?
MARIO N. BULACAN, PME, MPA. Regional Director
environmentally critical areas
