Lesson 2: Environmental Impact Statement System Flashcards
full EISS
Environmental Impact Statement System
when and how was the EISS introduced?
when: 1977
how: w/ the issuance of the Philippine Environmental Policy law
through: Presidential Decree 1151
what PD established the PEISS? What year?
Presidential Decree 1586 (1978)
according to PD 1586, Section 4
No _____, _____, or _____ shall undertake or operate any such _______ or ______ without first securing an ______.
No PERSON, PARTNERSHIP OR COORPORATION shall undertake or operate any such DECLARED ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL PROJECT or AREA without first securing an ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC)
full ECC
Environmental Compliance Certificate
No person, partnership, or corporation shall undertake or operate any such declared environmentally critical project or area without first securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
PD 1586, Section 4
full DAO
DENR (department) Administrative Order
full DENR
department of environment and natural resources
dao for Implementing Rules and Regulations of PEISS
DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30
section 1 of DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30
Basic Policy and Operating Principles
what are the 4 key operating principles in the implementation of the PEISS? (key thought)
a. EISS primary concern: assessing direct + indirect impacts of a project on biophysical and human environment, ensuring that they are addressed appropriately
b. The EIS System aids proponents in incorporating environmental considerations in planning their projects + determining the environment’s impact on their project
c. Project proponents: responsible for determining & disclosing information necessary for the assessment of the environmental impacts
d. review of the EIS by EMB has three general criteria:
(1) environmental considerations are integrated
(2) that the assessment is technically sound + propose environmental mitigation + measures are effective
(3) social acceptability: based on informed public participation
the first principle in the implementation of PEISS:
The ______ is concerned primarily with ______ the ______ and ____ ____ of a project on the _______ and _______ and ensuring that these ______ are ______ by appropriate ______ and ________.
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.
according to the EISS, impacts are addressed by?
appropriate environmental protection and enhancement measures
the 2nd principle in the implementation of PEISS:
The EIS System ____ _____ in incorporating ______ _____ in _______ their ______ as well as in ______ the ______ _____ on their ______
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
the 3rd principle in the implementation of PEISS:
______ _____ are responsible for _____ and ______ all relevant ______ necessary for a _______ _____ of the ______ ______ of their projects
PROJECT PROPONENTS are responsible for DETERMINING and DISCLOSING all relevant INFORMATION necessary for a METHODICAL ASSESSMENT of the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS of their projects
the 4th principle in the implementation of PEISS:
The review of the EIS by _____ shall be guided by three _____ criteria:
(1) that ______ ______ are integrated into the ______ ____ _____
(2) that the ______ is _____ ____ and propose ______ _____, measures are _____, and
(3) that , _______ is based on _______ ______ ______;
The review of the EIS by EMB shall be guided by three GENERAL criteria:
(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;
who reviews EISes?
the EMB
full EMB
environmental management bureau
2+1 main processes that are involved in EIA
- evaluating and predicting likely impacts
- designing appropriate measures that address consequences
= to protect the environment and community’s welfare
process that involves evaluating and predicting the likely impacts of a project (including cumulative impacts) on the environment during construction, commissioning, operation and abandonment
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
fill in the definition for EIA:
process that involves ____ and ____ the _____ _____ of a project (including ____) on the _____ during _____, _____, _____ and ______
process that involves EVALUATING and PREDICTING the LIKELY IMPACTS of a project (including CUMULATIVE IMPACTS) on the ENVIRONMENT during CONSTRUCTION, COMMISSIONING, OPERATION and ABANDONMENT
full EIA
Environmental Impact Assessment
It also includes designing appropriate preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures addressing these consequences to protect the environment and the community’s welfare.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
fill in the definition for EIA:
It also includes designing _____, _____, ______ and _____ measures , addressing these _____ to _____ the _____ and the _____.
It also includes designing APPROPRIATE, PREVENTATIVE, MITIGATING and ENHANCEMENT measures, addressing these CONSEQUENCES to PROTECT the ENVIRONMENT and the COMMUNITY’S WELFARE.
the process of creating an EIA is undertaken by whom? (5)
by, among others:
- the project proponent and/or EIA Consultant
- EMB
- a Review Committee
- affected communities
- and other stakeholders
document, prepared and submitted by the project proponent and/or EIA Consultant that serves as an application for an ECC
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
full EIS
Environmental Impact Statement
what does the EIS include? who is responsible, what is its purpose?
what: an Environmental Management Plan/Program
who: that the proponent will fund and implement
for: to protect the environment
It is a comprehensive study of the significant impacts of a project on the environment.
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
document similar to an EIS, but with reduced details and depth of assessment and discussion.
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report
full IEE report
Initial Environmental Examination Report
4 requirements for EIS/IEER
- public participation
- process industry
- scoping
- social acceptability
open, transparent, gender-sensitive, and community based process aimed at ensuring the social acceptability of a project or undertaking, involving the broadest range of stakeholders, commencing at the earliest possible stage, of project design and development and continuing until post-assessment monitoring.
public participation
fill in the definition for public participation:
open, _______, _____, and _____ process aimed at ______ the _____ of a project or undertaking, involving the ______ range of ______, commencing at the ______ _____ _____ of project ______ and ______ and continuing until _______ ______
open, TRANSPARENT, GENDER-SENSITIVE, and COMMUNITY BASED process aimed at ENSURING THE SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY of a project or undertaking, involving the BROADEST range of STAKEHOLDERS, commencing at the EARLIEST POSSIBLE STAGE, of project design and DEVELOPMENT and continuing until POST-ASSESSMENT MONITORING.
an industry whose project operation stage involves chemical, mechanical or other processes.
Process industry
what processes does the process industry involve
chemical, mechanical, others
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
fill in the definition for scoping:
the stage in the EIS System where ____ and _____ _____ assessment requirements are _____ to _____ the ____ and the _____ the _____ of ____ and ______ of _____ for the EIS.
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.
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
fill in definition for social acceptability:
acceptability of a project by ______ _____ based on ____ and _____ in the EIA process particularly with regard to _____ that are _____
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
section that talks about the scope of the EIS system
section 4
SECTION 4. Scope of the EIS System (fill in)
In general, only projects that _____ _____ to the environment shall be required to secure ______. In coordination with the ______ and other _____ _____, the _____ is authorized to _____ or ______ appropriate ______ to the ______ for EIS System implementation.
In general, only projects that POSE POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT IMPACT to the environment shall be required to secure ECCs. In coordination with the DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) and other CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, the EMB is authorized to UPDATE or MAKE appropriate REVISIONS to the TECHNICAL GUIDELINES for EIS System implementation.
Full DTI
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
T or F: The issuance of ECC or CNC for a project under the EIS System exempts the proponent from securing other government permits and clearances as required by other laws.
FALSE. it does not exempt the proponent
full CNC
Certificate of Non-Coverage
two factors are considered in the scope of EIS:
- the nature of the project and its potential to cause significant negative environmental impacts, and
- the sensitivity or vulnerability of environmental resources in the project area
what are the 3 types of specific criteria for determining projects or undertakings to be covered by the EIS System
- characteristics of the project or undertaking
- location of project
- nature of potential impact
what are the specific criteria under characteristics of the project or undertaking
- Size of the project
- Cumulative nature of impacts vis-a-vis: other projects
- Use of natural resources
- Generation of waste and environment-related nuisance
- Environment-related hazards and risk of accidents
what are the specific criteria under location of project
- Vulnerability of the project area to disturbances due to its ecological importance, endangered or protected status
- Conformity of the proposed project to existing land use, based on approved zoning or on national laws and regulations
- Relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources in the area, including the impact absorptive capacity of the environment
what are the specific criteria under nature of potential impact
- Geographic extent of the impact and size of affected population
- Magnitude and complexity of the impact
- Likelihood, duration, frequency, and reversibility of the impact
what are the 4 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.
full ECP
Environmentally Critical Project
full ECA
Environmentally Critical Area
Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) with significant potential to cause negative environmental impacts
CATEGORY A
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
Projects unlikely to cause adverse environmental impacts.
CATEGORY D
4 types of ECPs
- Heavy Industries
- Resource Extractive Industries
- Infrastructure Projects
- Golf Course Projects
give examples of Heavy Industries
a. on-ferrous metal industries
b. Iron and steel mills
c. Petroleum and petro-chemical industries including oil and gas
d. Smelting plants
give examples of Resource Extractive Industries
- Major mining and quarrying projects
- Fishery Projects
- Forestry projects
give examples of forestry projects
- Logging
- Major wood processing projects
- Introduction of fauna (exotic animals) in public/private forests
- Forest occupancy
- Extraction of mangrove products
- Grazing
give examples of Infrastructure Projects
a. Major dams
b. Major power plants (fossil-fueled, nuclear fueled, hydroelectric or geothermal)
c. Major reclamation projects
d. Major roads and bridges.
what are the 12 ECAs
- All areas declared by law as national parks, watershed reserves, wildlife preserves and sanctuaries
- Areas set aside as aesthetic potential tourist spots
- Areas which constitute the habitat for any endangered or threatened species of indigenous Philippine Wildlife (flora and fauna)
- Areas of unique historic, archaeological, or scientific interests
- Areas which are traditionally occupied by cultural communities or tribes
- Areas frequently visited and/or hard hit by natural calamities, geologic hazards, floods, typhoons, volcanic activity, etc.
- Areas with critical slopes
- Areas classified as prime agricultural lands
- Recharged areas of aquifers
- Water bodies characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions:
a. tapped for domestic purposes
b. within the controlled and/or protected areas declared by appropriate authorities
c. which support wildlife and fishery activities - Mangrove areas characterized by one or any combination or the following conditions:
a. with primary pristine and dense young growth;
b. near or adjacent to traditional productive fry or fishing grounds
c. adjoining mouth of major river systems;
d. which act as natural buffers against shore erosion, strong winds
and storm floods;
e. on which people are dependent for their livelihood. - Coral reef characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions:
a. with 50% and above live coralline cover
b. Spawning and nursery grounds for fish
c. Which act as natural breakwater of coastlines
what do proponents under category A and B need to secure?
ECC
what do proponents under category C need to secure?
Project Description
what do proponents under category D need to secure?
Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)
do proponents under category D only need CNC?
depends, The EMB-DENR, may require such, projects or undertakings to provide additional environmental safeguards as it may deem necessary.
who processes and decides on the issuance on an ecc?
Environmental Management Bureau
