PD 1151, 1152, 1586 Flashcards
What is PD 1151?
Philippine Environmental Policy
It establishes a framework for environmental protection and management in the Philippines. Its primary objectives are to:
1. Promote harmony between development and environmental protection
2. Mandate environmental impact assessments (EIA)
3. Preserve natural resources
4. Ensure public participation in environmental decision-making
PD 1151 - Philippine Environmental Policy
Who signed the PD 1151?
Ferdinand E. Marcos
This Council is tasked with addressing the environmental challenges faced by the nation.
National Environmental Protection Council (PD 1121)
a comprehensive code outlining the policies, regulations, and standards for environmental management in the Philippines.
PD 1152 - Philippine Environment Code
What is PD 1152?
Philippine Environment Code
When was the approval date of PD 1151 and PD 1152?
June 6, 1977
means the average atmospheric purity as distinguished from discharge measurements taken at the source of pollution. It is the general amount of pollution present in a broad area.
Ambient Air Quality
means the act of passing into the atmosphere an air contaminant, pollutant, gas stream and unwanted sound from a known source.
Emission
means the characteristics of water which define its use in terms of physical, chemical and biological contents; hence the quality of water for domestic use is different from industrial use.
Water Quality
means a close and continuous supervision of the water quality to detect development movements or changes in the characteristics of the water.
Water Quality Surveillance
means a plan that is established by governmental authority as a program for water pollution prevention and abatement. Such a standard may include water use classification and the criteria to support the uses of the water.
Water Quality Standard
means restrictions established to limit levels of concentration of physical, chemical and biological constituents which are discharged from point sources.
Effluent Standards
refers to activities conducted in removing the pollutants discharged or spilled in water to restore it to pre-spill condition.
Clean-up Operations
refers to spills of oil or other hazardous substances in water that result from accidents involving the carriers of such substance such as collisions and grounding.
Accidental Spills
are areas where uncontrolled development could result in irreparable damage to important historic, cultural, or aesthetic values or natural systems or processes of national significance.
Areas of Critical Environmental Concern
means elements or compounds which when discharged in any quantity present imminent or substantial danger to public health and welfare.
Hazardous Substances
refers to areas where the introduction of public facilities may tend to induce development and urbanization of more than local significance or impact.
Areas Impacted by Public Facilities
is the alteration, to any degree, of environmental conditions or the creation of a new set of environmental conditions, adverse or beneficial, to be induced or caused by a proposed project.
Environmental Impact
refers to national, local and regional agencies and instrumentalities including government-owned and controlled corporations.
Government Agencies
It aims to facilitate the attainment and maintenance of rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection.
PD 1586 - Philippine Environmental Impact Statement
Who signed the PD 1586?
Ferdinand E. Marcos
When was the approval date of PD 1586?
June 11, 1978
