EO 79 Flashcards
What year was Executive Order No. 79 signed into law?
2012
Who was the President of the Philippines when Executive Order No. 79 was issued?
Benigno S. Aquino III
What government department is primarily responsible for enforcing environmental standards in mining?
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Name one type of area where mining applications are not allowed according to EO 79.
Protected areas, prime agricultural lands, tourism development areas, island ecosystems, etc.
What is the primary legislation that guides the Philippine mining sector?
Republic Act No. 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995
What is the main goal of declaring certain areas as mineral reservations under EO 79?
To ensure the development of strategic industries
Which constitutional article emphasizes the State’s duty to protect and advance a balanced and healthful ecology?
Section 16, Article II
According to EO 79, what must small-scale mining comply with?
Republic Act No. 7076 (People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991)
EO 79 mandates the creation of what council to oversee mining reforms?
Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC)
What is the main purpose of the “Competitive Public Bidding” system in granting mining rights?
To ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest
What section of EO 79 mandates the DENR to establish a centralized database for mining?
Section 15
Which Republic Act recognizes the rights of indigenous peoples over their ancestral lands?
Republic Act No. 8371 (Indigenous Peoples Rights Act - IPRA)
Under EO 79, what must be strictly followed by all mining contracts approved before the order?
They must comply with the terms and conditions, and relevant laws
Which government agency is tasked with submitting a national program for value-adding activities in mining?
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
What is prohibited in small-scale mining, particularly related to metals?
Mercury
What does FPIC stand for, as required in mining projects affecting indigenous peoples?
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Which department is co-chairing the Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC)?
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Cluster & Economic Development Cluster
Which body is responsible for conducting the review of the performance of existing mining operations?
A multi-stakeholder team led by the DENR
Name one type of map that must be included in the integrated map system.
Mining tenement maps, geo-hazard maps, ancestral domain maps, etc.
What specific document needs to be studied and potentially adopted under the Programmatic Environmental Impact Assessment (PEIA)?
Programmatic Environmental Impact Assessment (PEIA)
In which section of EO 79 is the prohibition of new mineral agreements pending new legislation outlined?
Section 4
What legal framework must small-scale mining activities comply with?
Republic Act No. 7076 (People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991)
What is one key objective of the Environmental Impact Statement System (EIS)?
To assess the environmental impact of proposed projects
What is the role of the Provincial/City Mining Regulatory Boards (P/CMRB) under EO 79?
To regulate small-scale mining activities
What is required before any MPSA or FTAA can be approved under EO 79?
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Name the law that governs small-scale mining in the Philippines.
Republic Act No. 7076
Which department is directed to work with the DENR to develop downstream industries for the mining sector?
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
What is the primary function of the one-stop shop mandated by EO 79?
To consolidate all mining-related applications and processes
What is the main task of the Task Force Against Illegal Mining created under EO 79?
To ensure strict enforcement of laws against illegal mining
Under EO 79, how are abandoned ores and metals in mine tailings handled?
They belong to the State and are to be developed through public bidding
What type of mining projects does EO 79 ensure are subject to competitive bidding?
Areas with known and verified mineral resources and reserves
What section of the 1987 Constitution relates to equitable distribution of opportunities in mining?
Section 1, Article XII
Which law provides LGUs the authority to protect and co-manage the environment?
Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991)
What system is mandated to include mining tenement maps and other critical environmental data?
Integrated Map System
What happens to the rights to valuable metals in mill tailings after mining contracts expire?
They automatically belong to the State
What document must be produced within 60 days from EO 79’s effectivity?
A work plan for implementing the Order
How often is compliance of mining contracts with EO 79’s requirements reviewed?
Periodically
What year was the Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Cluster’s Joint Resolution that influenced EO 79 signed?
2012
Who determines the areas where mining is prohibited under EO 79?
DENR, using mapping technologies
Name one environmental law that EO 79 references as part of its framework.
The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS)
What section of EO 79 outlines the disposition of abandoned ores?
Section 7
What mineral commodities are prohibited from being extracted through small-scale mining except for certain metals?
Gold, silver, and chromite
Which government agency is tasked with improving data collection related to mining activities?
DENR
What agency leads the Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC)?
DENR and co-chairs of Climate Change and Economic Development Clusters
What is the goal of the Wealth Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services (WAVES)?
To track and assess the environmental costs and benefits of mineral resource utilization
Under EO 79, how is transparency in the mining sector improved?
By joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
What provision of EO 79 allows for renegotiation of existing mining contracts?
Through mutually acceptable terms between the government and the contractor
What section of EO 79 addresses the regulation of small-scale mining activities?
Section 11
Under EO 79, what happens to mining agreements approved before the order if they violate environmental laws?
Appropriate action will be taken against violators
What is the main purpose of the centralized database for the mining sector under EO 79?
To make mining-related data publicly accessible
Under EO 79, what is required before mining rights are granted through competitive bidding?
Social acceptability of the proposed project
How does EO 79 propose to enhance the role of LGUs in mining activities?
By ensuring their ordinances comply with national law
What specific government unit is tasked with ensuring LGU ordinances conform to national mining laws?
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
What specific type of mining area must small-scale mining operations be confined to, as per EO 79?
Minahang Bayan (People’s Small-Scale Mining Areas)
Which government department is involved in creating value-adding activities for minerals?
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Name one department that must coordinate with the DENR to ensure transparency in the mining industry.
Department of Finance (DOF)
What metals are allowed to be extracted under small-scale mining according to EO 79?
Gold, silver, chromite
What is the role of the Environmental Management Bureau under EO 79?
To assess and monitor environmental impacts through PEIA
What section of EO 79 provides for the creation of a one-stop shop for mining applications?
Section 13
What is the penalty for small-scale miners using mercury under EO 79?
Strict prohibition with penalties
Which specific task force is mandated to combat illegal mining under EO 79?
Task Force Against Illegal Mining
What is the timeline for operationalizing Provincial/City Mining Regulatory Boards according to EO 79?
Within three (3) months from the effectivity of EO 79
What is the overarching framework for mining activities outlined in EO 79?
Responsible mining
What must be fully obtained before mining contracts involving indigenous peoples can proceed?
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)
What is the key document required to verify mineral deposits in EO 79?
Authority to verify mineral deposits
What major legislation mandates that LGUs have a share in the proceeds from national wealth utilization?
Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991)
What department is responsible for leading the centralized data initiative for mining?
DENR
What agency is primarily responsible for managing mine tailings under EO 79?
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
What law provides the legal framework for people’s small-scale mining?
Republic Act No. 7076
Who is responsible for ensuring that social acceptability is secured for new mining projects?
The mining company or project proponent
