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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU MIMAROPA REGION CITIZEN’S CHARTER

MANDATE

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) is a line bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) established by virtue of Section 34 of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749). It shall be the primary government agency to formulate, integrate, coordinate, supervise and implement all policies, programs, projects, and activities relative to the prevention and control of pollution as well as the management and enhancement of environment. The Bureau is mandated to implement on a nationwide scale the six (6) important environmental laws to wit:

• Environmental Impact Statement System (PD 1586)

• Philippine Clean Air Act (RA 8749)

• Philippine Clean Water Act (RA 9275)

• Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste Management Act (RA 6969)

• Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)

• Environmental Awareness and Education Act (RA 9512)

Established by virtue of Executive Order No. 103 separating the Southern Tagalog region into its Mainland Provinces (CALABARZON) and Island Provinces (MIMAROPA), EMB Region IVB (MIMAROPA) is tasked to implement its mandate in the provinces of Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan.

VISION

A nation empowered to protect our natural resources, attuned to the pursuit a sustainable development, for a clean and a healthy environment the enhances the Filipino Quality of life to present and future generation.

MISSION

EMB’s mission is “to restore, protect and enhance environmental quality towards good public health, environmental integrity and economic viability”. The Bureau will continue to pursue a strong agenda of environmental reform to improve air and water quality, manage wastes and contribute to the enhancement of the development process thru strong new laws and policy frameworks.


FUNCTIONS

a. Advise the Secretary on matters relating to environmental management.

b. Formulate plans and policies and set appropriate environmental quality standards (water, air and noise) for the prevention, control of pollution and protection of the environment.

c. Exercises direct supervision over its regional offices in the implementation of plans and programs. The Central and Regional Offices of the Bureau discharge both staff and regulatory functions.

- Permits, clearances under RA 8749, RA 9003, RA 9275, RA 6969 and PD 1586 and monitor compliance to said laws

d. Provides Secretariat support to the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) per EO 192.

e. Provides Secretariat support to the National Solid Waste Management Commission as provided for in Section 4 of RA 9003.

f. Develop and implement a research and development program in support of the following:

- environmental criteria and standards formulation; - environmental and compliance monitoring; and - study of existing and potential environmental problems and issues.

g. Implement a system for the recognition of environmental laboratories.

h. Promote public information and education to Encourage participation of an informed citizenry in environmental quality planning and monitoring.

i. Serve as focal point agency for international agreements/commitments.




CITIZEN’S CHARTER PROCESS NO. 1

Frontline Service: Application for Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) for Category D Projects

Schedule of Availability of Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

How to Avail of the Service: Internet Connectivity (visit http://emb.gov.ph)

No. (A)

CUST00C6OMER ACTIVITY

(B)

DENR ACTION (C)

OFFICE/PERSON RESPONSIBLE/

LOCATION (D)

DURATION (E)

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

(F)

AMOUNT OF FEES

(G)

1 Determine status of the project if it is outside the purview of the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS) and within the threshold for issuance of Certificate of Non Coverage (CNC)

System successfully determines that the project is outside the purview of the PEISS and within the threshold for issuance of CNC

N/A N/A (depends on internet bandwidth

speed)

none none

2 Client submits application for a Certificate of Non Coverage (CNC)

System successfully generates an Application Reference Number (ARN) and Order of Payment


speed)

Soft/scanned copy of the Project Layout and Proof of Ownership/Authority of the Project Area with size not exceeding Five Megabytes (5 MB)

none

3 Client proceeds to any Land bank branch for ONCOLL payment of application fee

N/A N/A N/A Order to Payment Application Fee = PhP 1,126.00

http://emb.gov.ph/


4 Client submits proof of payment of application fee

N/A N/A N/A Soft/scanned copies not exceeding Five Hundred Kilobytes (500 KB) of the following: 1. Any Government Identification Card of the Project Owner/Proponent 2. ONCOLL Deposit Slip issued by the Landbank

none

5 Client completes all necessary requirements for application for CNC

Issuance of Certificate of Non Coverage

EMB Central Office

Seven (7) days

none none



Frontline Service: Application for Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) for Category C Projects (Environmental Enhancement) or

Projects Implemented Prior to 1982

Schedule of Availability of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday

How to Avail of the Service: EMB Regional Office

Provincial Environmental Management Units (Palawan, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro)

PENRO Environmental Management Services (Marinduque and Romblon)

No. (A)

CUSTOMER ACTIVITY (B)

DENR ACTION (C)


LOCATION (D)

DURATION (E)


(F)

AMOUNT OF FEES

(G)

1 Client submits duly filled-up CNC Application form with brief Project Description and pertinent supporting documents for screening if project falls under Category C (Environmental Enhancement) or projects implemented prior to 1982 for issuance of CNC

EIA Evaluation Staff screen the application. If complete, Order of Payment is prepared.

EnP. NICOLE

YURI DORADO Case handler

30 mins. CNC Application Form Brief Project Description

Proof of Ownership/ Authority Over the Land

Development Plan *Proof of existence prior

to 1982

none


EnP. JOHN

JUNICO B. UDAL Case handler

2 Client proceeds to the Cashier/Disbursement Officer

Issue Official Receipt

Ms. MARIA PRINCESS LOUELLA OCLARIT Cashier

Disbursement Officer

15 mins Order of Payment Application Fee =

PhP100.00


3 Client Submits Application together with the photocopy of the OR

Receives application

Mr. DELFIN CARREON

Records Section/ Receiving Unit

15 mins CNC Application Form Brief Project Description

Proof of Ownership/ Authority Over the Land

Development Plan *Proof of existence prior

to 1982

none

4

Records Section

Logs the application in the DTS/Logbook

and forwards application to the

Chief, CPD

Records Section Receiving Staff

DTS Staff

1 Hour

CNC Application folder

none

5 Chief CPD refer application to EIA

Evaluation Section/Case Handler for

evaluation/preparation of CNC

ENGR. BUENA FE A.

RIOFLORIDO Chief, Clearance and Permitting

Division

1 Hour CNC Application folder


6 Case handler Evaluates the

application and Prepares the draft CNC and Forward the draft CNC to

Chief, CPD EnP NICOLE


EnP JOHN


1 Hour Draft CNC

7 Chief, CPD Evaluates

completeness of documents, signs

CNC and recommends

approval to the Regional Director.

ENGR. BUENA FE A.


Division

30 Mins.

Draft CNC


8 Regional Director evaluates the application for completeness and approves the CNC. Release CNC to the Records Section

ENGR. MARIA SOCORRO A.

ABU OIC - Regional

Director

30 Mins. Approved CNC

9 Receives approved CNC Bar-codes, Records and Release CNC. Requires the Client to sign on the Logbook as proof of receipt.

Mr. DELFIN CARREON

Records Section/ Releasing Unit

30 Mins. Approved CNC



Frontline Service: Application for Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for Non Environmentally Critical Projects (Non

ECPs) in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) and Within Threshold that Requires an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

Checklist


How to Avail of the Service: Internet Connectivity (visit http://emb.gov.ph)

No. (A)


DENR ACTION (C)


LOCATION (D)

DURATION (E)


(F)

AMOUNT OF FEES

(G)

1 Client registers and creates an account in the ECC online application system

System successfully registers and creates an account for the client

N/A

N/A (depends on internet bandwidth

speed)

Soft/scanned copies in PDF file extension with size not exceeding One Megabyte (1 MB) of the following: 1. Government/ Company Identification Card 2. Authorization Letter from the Proponent (if applying in behalf of the proponent) 3. SEC or DTI Registration (as applicable)

none

http://emb.gov.ph/


2 Client logs-in on the ECC online application system using their account log-in details to create New Application starting from Step 1 up to Step 6 (to save the application) Note: User Guide for ECC Applications is available for downloading at http://119.92.161.21/live

System generates Project Description and Sworn Statement in PDF, fillable PDF Project Components and Operation Information, Environmental Impact and Management Plan, PEMAPS Questionnaire, Abandonment/ Decommissioning/ Rehabilitation Policies and Generic Guidelines forms and Order of Payment


speed)

none none

3 Client proceeds to any Land bank Branch for ONCOLL Payment of application fee

N/A N/A N/A Computer Generated Order of Payment

Application Fee = PhP 5,055.00

4 Client logs in to their account to complete their ECC Application from Step 7 up to Step 8 and forward their application to EMB Regional Office

The Division Chief receives and forwards the

application to the Case Handler.

The Case Handler reviews and

evaluates the application (if all the

EnP NICOLE YURI DORADO

Soft/Scanned copies in PDF with size not

exceeding Ten Megabytes (10 MB) of

the following; 1. Project Description

2. Environmental Impact and

Management Plan

none

http://119.92.161.21/live


requirements are complete, proceed to No. 5AC if there

are lacking requirements,

proceed to 5AB)

Case handler

EnP JOHN


3. Abandonment/ Decommissioning/

Rehabilitation Policies and Generic Guidelines

4. Geotagged Photographs of the

Project Site 5. Topographic Map of Impact/ Affected Areas

6. Certification from LGU on the

compatibility of proposed project with existing land use plan 7. Site Development and/or Vicinity map signed by registered

professionals 8. Project/Plant layout signed by registered

professionals 9. Schematic diagram

of wastewater treatment facility 10. Schematic diagram of Air

Pollution Control Facility

11. Organizational Chart in charge on


environmental concerns

12. Proof of authority over the project site

(land title, lease contract, deed of

absolute sale, etc.) 13. Duly notarized

accountability statement of

proponent (for the PEMAPS)

14. PEMAPS Questionnaire

15. Notarized Sworn Statement

16. Bank Receipt (Application Fee) 17. Affidavit of No

Complaint 18. Project

Components & Operation Information

19. PCSD SEP Clearance (for

Palawan Projects) 20. Geohazard

Identification Report (for Housing and Land Development Projects)

21. Area Clearance (for quarry projects)


22. CENRO Certification(for SLUP

) 23. NCIP Certificate of

Non-overlap on Ancestral Domain 24. MARO/ PARO Certification (for

projects located on areas not suitable for agricultural purposes 24. PAMB Resolution (for projects located in

protected areas) 25. Resource Use Plan (for forestry

projects)

5 Client completes all necessary requirements for ECC

The Case Handler drafts the ECC and forwards it to the Division Chief for

checking and recommendation for

approval.


Case handler

Five (5) working days

none none


EnP. JOHN


The Division Chief checks the Draft

ECC and Evaluation Sheet. If found

complete, forwards the application to the Regional Director for

Approval.

ENGR. BUENA FE A.


Division

Two (2) Working Days)

The Regional Director Checks for

completeness of supporting

documents and ECC, then approves if found compliant.

Five (5) Working Days


Upon approval, the system generates the

ECC Reference Number on the Environmental

Compliance Certificate (ECC).

The Regional Director forwards the Signed ECC to the proponent and will

require them to submit notarized

ECC.


ABU OIC - Regional

Director

6 Client submits the Notarized ECC.

The Division Chief receives the Notarized ECC and forwards it to the Repository

EMB Regional Office

none Soft/scanned copy in PDF of the Notarized ECC

none



Frontline Service: Application for Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for Existing / Operating Non Environmentally

Critical Projects (NON ECPs) in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) and Projects Previously Categorized Outside the

Purview of PEISS with Expansion/ Modifications (Minor Amendment)



No. (A)


DENR ACTION (C)


LOCATION (D)

DURATION (E)


(F)

AMOUNT OF FEES

(G)


1 Client prepares and submits to the ECC -

endorsing DENR -EMB office (CPD Division

Chief) a letter of request for ECC amendment

Screens request if Minor Amendment.

Prepares Order of payment


Case handler

EnP JOHN


30 minutes Letter of request including data/

information, reports of documents to

substantiate the requested revisions.

none

2 Client proceeds to Cashier Section for payment of amendment/ modification fee

Issue Official Receipt

15 Minutes Order of Payment PhP 300.00 /

Condition


Ms. MARIA PRINCESS LOUELLA OCLARIT Cashier/

Disbursement Officer


3 The ECC - Endorsing EMB Office assigns a Case Handler (CH) to evaluate the request

Case Handler evaluates the

submitted documents, prepares the Certification for Minor Amendment

and endorse application to the

Chief, CPD for approval


Case handler

EnP JOHN


One (1) day Draft Certificate of Minor Amendment

N/A


4 ECC - Endorsing Authority decides on the Letter Request, Based on the CH recommendation

Approves the Certificate of Minor Amendment and

forward to Records Section for releasing

ENGR. BUENA

FE A. RIOFLORIDO

Chief, Clearance and Permitting

Division

One (1) day Approved Certificate of Minor Amendment

N.A.

5 Receives approved Certificate of Minor Amendment

Dry-seal, records and Release the Certificate of Minor Amendment

Mr. DELFIN CARREON


30 minutes N.A.



Frontline Service: Application for Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for New Non Environmentally Critical Projects

(NON ECPs) in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) requiring the submission of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

or for Expansion or Modification requiring EPRMP/PEPRMP (Major Amendment).



Provincial Environmental Management Units (Palawan, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro)

PENRO Environmental Management Services (Marinduque and Romblon)

No. (A)


DENR ACTION (C)


LOCATION (D)

DURATION (E)


(F)

AMOUNT OF FEES

(G)

1 SCOPING

1.1. Social Preparation/IEC CLIENT conducts Information, Education and Communication (IEC) of LGUs with jurisdiction over the project area to be used as a basis for identification of stakeholders and issues in preparation for Public Scoping.

N/A N/A Depends on the

Customer

N/A N/A


1.2. Request for Scoping with EMB Client submits to the EMB RO Letter of Request for Scoping, attaching the Pro-forma Project Description for Scoping with supporting documents.

Mr. DELFIN CARREON


15 Minutes Letter of Request for Scoping, attaching the Pro-forma Project Description and pertinent supporting documents: a) Filled out EIA coverage and Requirements Screening b) Map and Description of Preliminary Impact Areas, c) Stakeholder ID Form d) Summary IEC documentation, and e) Filled out scoping portion of the appropriate EIA Scoping/Procedural Screening Checklist (SPSC), available for EIS. (NOTE: Attachments c and d are not required for projects in national waters outside any LGU jurisdiction.)

1.3. Chief CPD assigns Case Handler, Review Team Formation,

5 days (Not

covered by the

Scoping Checklist


Scheduling of Three-Level Scoping Activity Within five (5) working days from receipt of letter-request, EMB forms the prospective Review Team. Annex 2-8 of the RPM presents criteria/guidelines for selection of EIARC and Resource Persons. In coordination with the Proponent, EMB confirms the date and venue of the Three-Level Scoping Activity. The Review Team consists of an EMB Case Handler, third party EIARC members and/or Resource Person/s.

ENGR. BUENA

FE A. RIOFLORIDO

Chief, Clearance and Permitting

Division

prescribed time frame)

1.4.Client will conduct the Three-Level Scoping Activity

Case Handler will facilitate the scheduling and conduct of Three-

(Not covered by

the prescribed time frame)

Approved SPSC by the RT


The Three-Level Scoping Activity is a Proponent-driven activity, preferably done one-time on site or in the region of project location: a) Project Briefing with Review Team (RT) composed of EIARC, Resource Persons and Case Handler during which Proponent presents a project overview, key issues and proposed TOR of EIA Study. Based on the pre-filled out SPSC, the RT may initially raise key issues on the scope of EIA Study, subject to Public/Technical Scoping. b) Public Scoping with project Stakeholders, during which community sectors raise their issues to be addressed in the EIA Study. A Pro-forma Public

Level Scoping Activity a) 1 Level: Project Briefing Meeting with Review Team, b) 2nd Level: Public Scoping with Community and c) 3rd Level: Technical Scoping with Review Team


Case handler

EnP JOHN



Scoping Program/Guidelines is presented in Annex 2-9 of the RPM to guide Proponent in preparations and proper conduct of scoping. A Pro-forma Listing of Community Issues is provided in Annex 2-7c of the RPM for sign-off by key scoping participants as an input to the Technical Scoping. (NOTE: Public Scoping not required for PEPRMP, EPRMP and for projects in national waters outside of any LGU jurisdiction, thus, only Two-Level Scoping is required at the EMB Office for these projects). c) Technical Scoping with RT, during which the EIA SPSC presented by the Proponent during Project Briefing is reviewed, finalized and signed by the RT and the Proponent. The RT is also referred to Annexes


2-7d and e of the RPM for Environmental Risk Categorization and ERA format/coverage, and to Annex 2-10 of the RPM for guidance on segregation of other government requirements from the EIA scope.

1.5. The CPD Chief reviews and approves the EIA SPSC, rendering official the final TOR of the EIA Study.

ENGR. BUENA FE A.


Division

(Not covered by


Approved SPSC

2 EIA Study and Report Preparation THIS STEP IS WHOLLY WITHIN THE CLIENT’S CONTROL. Proponent undertakes the EIA Study, with the

N/A N/A (Not covered by


N/A N/A


assistance of its EIA Preparer Team. DENR-EMB personnel may clarify procedural and technical matters on the EIA process but is not allowed to take part in the EIA Study or in the preparation of the report. Outline/Content of EIA Reports for PEIS, EIS, PEPRMP and EPRMP are presented in Annexes 2-11 to 2-14. Annexes 2-17 to 2-20 of the RPM and forms for the preparation of the Impacts Management Plan (IMP), Social Development Plan (SDP) Framework, Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Framework and Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP). Annexes 2-21 and 2-22 of the RPM and Pro-forma Sworn Statements of Accountability of Proponent and


Preparers for attachment in the EIA Report.

3 Client Submits EIA Report (EIS/EPRMP) for Review and Evaluation Client submits one (1) copy of EIA Report, and filled-out Procedural Screening portion of the SPSC.

3.1. The Case Handler will conduct Procedural Screening of EIA Report The Screening Officer/Case Handler validates the procedural screening by the Proponent. Non-conforming document will be returned. If conforming, Proponent will be notified of the acceptance by being furnished a copy of the validated


Case handler

1 Day

EIS and approved SPSC


procedural screening portion of the SPSC duly signed by the Screening Officer. Proponent will also be instructed to pay the filing fee, set up the Review Fund, and then show the receipt to the EMB Case Handler to initiate the processing of the document.

EnP JOHN


3.2. Client Payment of filing fee and Review Fund

The Case Handler will prepare an Order of Payment for the Procedural Screening and filing of ECC application. The Review Fund is estimated by the EIAES thru the preparation of a Work and Financial Plan which will be signed off by the CPD Chief and the proponent. The proponent with the DENR-EMB Fund

Ms. RUFINA C.

MANALILI Fund Manager

30 Minutes

5 Days

Order of Payment Work and Financial Plan

300.00 Screening

Fee

Variable


Manager then enters into a MOA.

3.3. Client Submits Procedurally accepted application/EIA Document

Records Section will stamp/receive the Draft EIA Document.

Mr. DELFIN CARREON


15 Minutes Draft EIS and pertinent supporting documents

4 Substantive Review of the EIA Document


Case handler

40 Working Days for

EIS 20 Working

Days for EPRMP


EnP JOHN


4.1. Case Handler will reconvene the Review Team (RT) and Distribution of EIA Report copies to RT members. The EMB convenes the EIA Review Committee and Resource Person through a formal invitation/contract. 2-4 EIARC members are ideally invited. EIARC individually reviews EIA Report and fills up the Pro-forma


Case handler

5 Days Substantive Review Form


Additional Information (AI) Request for submission before or during the 1 RT Meeting.

EnP JOHN


4.2. Review Proper by Review Team (EMB CH, EIARC, RP) *Note: The Review Proper duration is inclusive of a maximum of two (2) Additional Information (AIs) (responses for which are outside the EMB review timeline), maximum of 3 Review Team meetings, Site Visits/Public Hearing/Public Consultation, and submission of EIARC Report by EIARC


Case handler

20 Days for EIS

10 Days for

EPRMP


Chair and Review Process Report of the EMB Case Handler.

EnP JOHN


4.2.1. Client submits the Final EIA Documents with pertinent supporting documents required by the RT.

Records Section Receives the Final EIA Document and route to the CPD Case Handler.

Mr. DELFIN CARREON


30 Minutes


4.2.2. Submission of EIARC Report by EIARC Chair The EIARC Chair at the latest shall submit the EIARC Report within five (5) days from the last EIARC meeting. When applicable, concerned EIARC members shall submit inputs to the EIARC Report at the latest within two (2) days from the last EIARC meeting.


Case handler

EnP JOHN

JUNICO B. UDAL Case handler Case handler

/ EIARC

Within 5 Days after

the last review

4.2.3. Submission of Review Process Report (RPR)/

Within 3 Days after

the last review


Recommendation by EMB Case Handler The RPR/Recommendation Document shall be prepared and submitted by the EMB Case Handler to the EIA Evaluation Section Chief/CPD Division Chief at the latest within three (3) days from receipt of the EIARC Report together with the draft ECC or denial letter Annex 2-30a presents the standard ECC format and content. The EIARC Chair signs Annex B of the ECC which relays relevant EIA Findings and Recommendations to the Proponent on issues both within the EMB/DENR mandate and those within the

EnP NICOLE


EnP JOHN JUNICO B. UDAL

Case handler


jurisdiction of other concerned GAs/LGUs. The RPR and its approval as well as clearance on Decision Document for release to Endorsing Authority are included in the Review Proper duration.

5. Endorsement of Recommendation The Chief, CPD Endorse the recommendation of the EIARC to the EMB Regional Director for approval/denial of ECC application

ENGR. BUENA FE A.


Division

Within 2 days

6. Sign-off/ Issuance of Decision Document

Within 5 days


The Regional Director review and sign/approve the Decision Document


ABU OIC - Regional

Director

7. Client signs page 2 of the approved ECC and submit notarized copy to EMB

Mr. DELFIN CARREON


Not included in

the time frame


7.1 Transmittal of ECC to Concerned GAs/LGUs EMB transmits the approved ECC to concerned GAs and LGUs with mandate on the project for integration of recommendations into their decision making process.