Lesson 2: Legal Background on EIA Flashcards
PD 1586
Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System
Implemented in 1978
Why was PD 1586 created?
⚬ maintain balance between environment and socioeconomic development
⚬ protect the environment despite increasing demand on natural resources
⚬ justify why a project should be implemented;
⚬ predict impacts that are likely to occur and their effect on the surrounding communities
* Covers the monitoring program for different environmental media such as air, water, soil and development program for the existing community
Main Documents Issued by PD 1586
⚬ Environmental Compliance Certificate
⚬ Certificate of Non-Coverage
Lead Agencies of PD 1586
DENR-Environmental Management Bureau
￭ ECA and ECP – Central Office
￭ Non-ECA and Non-ECP – Regional Office
Proclamation 2146, S. 1981
Proclaiming Certain Areas And Types Of Projects As Environmentally Critical And Within The Scope Of The Environmental Impact Statement System Established Under Presidential Decree No. 1586.
Environmental Critical Areas
- 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;
10.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 11.Mangrove areas characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions:
a. with primary pristine and dense young growth;
b. adjoining mouth of major river systems;
c. near or adjacent to traditional productive fry or fishing grounds;
d. which act as natural buffers against shore erosion, strong winds and storm floods; e. on which people are dependent for their livelihood.
12.Coral reefs characterized by one or any combinations 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.
Environmental Critical Projects
I. Heavy Industries
II.Resource Extractive Industries
III.Fishery Projects
IV.Infrastructure Projects V.Golf Courses (Proclamation 803, s. 1996)
EIA Requirements
- Proof of compatibility with the existing Land Use Plan
- Proof of ownership or authority over the project site
- Accountability Statements of the proponent and the EIS preparers
- Photographs or plates of the project site, impact areas an affected areas and communities
- Duly Accomplished Project Environmental Monitoring and Audit Prioritization Scheme (PEMAPS)Questionnaire (see attached)
- Copy of Previous ECC (if any)
- Latest Self Monitoring Report (if with previous ECC, Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR) Format)
This identifies the most significant issues/impacts of the proposed projects and then delimits the extent of baseline information to those necessary to evaluate and mitigate the impacts.
Scoping
Legitimate Stakeholders in Direct and Indirect Impact Areas
Local Leaders,
Education Sector,
Religious Sectors,
Environment Groups,
Transport Groups,
Industry Groups,
Homeowners’ Associations,
Interest Groups,
Local Officials,
SME Business-owners
EMB MC 2014-005
Revised Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized Requirements under the PEISS amending portions of MC 2007002
- Repealed DAO 2003-30
- Standardization of Requirements
- Screening to determine coverage under the Philippine EIS System
