ENGR. WILLY R. RAFANAN 

Chief, Clearance and Permitting Division, DENR-EMB

NCR 

Master in Government Management 

Chemical Engineer 

President PIChE DENR Chapter 

Director/

Trustee

Water Environment Association of the Philippines, WEAP

Chairman Continuing Education Committee, WEAP

OUTLINEQ n A : What is an ECC and its Relevance? INTRODUCTION PEISS Basic Policy and Operating Principles EIA Process The ECC Definition Format and Contents The CNC Coverage (PP 2146)REPORTING SYSTEMFEES AND CHARGESPENAL PROVISIONWRAP UP

INTRODUCTION

All agencies and instrumentalities of the national government, including government owned and controlled corporations as well as private

corporations, firms and entities are required to prepare an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) for every action, project or

undertaking

It is a comprehensive study of the significant impacts of a project on the environment. It includes an Environmental Management Plan (EMP)/Program that the

proponent will fund and implement to protect the environment.

Section in the EIS that details the prevention, mitigation, compensation, contingency and monitoring measures

to enhance positive impacts and minimize negative impacts and risks of a proposed project or undertaking.

EIS

EMP

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) System in the Philippines, officially referred to as the Philippine Environmental

Impact Statement System (PEIS System), was established under PD 1586 on 11 June 1978.

Section 4 of PD 1586 provides that no person, partnership or corporation shall undertake or operate any such declared

environmentally critical project (ECP) or area (ECA) without first securing an

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).

Full implementation of the PEISS transpired after the issuance of Presidential Proclamation 2146 in 1981 where the technical

definition of ECP and Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA) was provided.

PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOL

I s a PROCESS involving predicting and evaluating the likely impacts

of a project on the environment during construction, commissioning, operation and abandonment.Involves designing appropriate preventive, mitigating

and enhancement measures to address the impacts to protect the environment and the community’s welfare. Situates the PROCESS to other environmental laws and

regulatory agencies/units with mandates over the project proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

To implement a systems-oriented and integrated approach to the EIS system to ensure a rational balance between

socio-economic development and environmental protection.

POLICY

Screening Proponent n EMB

Scoping Proponent, EMB, Stakeholders

and Revcom

EIA Study and Report Preparation

EIA Report Review and Evaluation

Decision Making

Monitoring, Validation, and Evaluation Audit

STEPS IN THE EIA PROCESS (EIS – based Projects)

ECC Is a document issued by the DENR/EMB

after a positive review of an ECC application, certifying that based on the representations of the

proponent, the proposed project or undertaking has complied with all the requirements of the

EIS System and has committed to implement its approved Environmental Management Plan, EMP

to address the environmental impacts.

FIRST PART

SECOND PART

Annex B - List of recommendations pertaining compliance/ satisfaction to concerned LGUs/agencies/stakeholders.

FORMAT AND CONTENTS

Proponent’s info. Type and location of proposed project/undertaking/activity.

Annex A - List of conditions within EMB’s mandate.

THIRD PART

First Part

Second Part

Third Part

LETTER FOR THE LGU NOTICE OF APPROVAL

SWORN ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

ECC is valid through out the entire project lifetime provided:

1. There is no significant project expansion

2. There is no change in technology 3. There is no change in location4. Project was implemented within five (5) years from the date of issuance

ECC VALIDITY

C N C

JOLLIBEE Mindanao Ave., Quezon City

Fast food / restaurant project

THE ISSUANCE OF THIS CERTIFICATE SHALL NOT EXEMPT THE GRANTEE FROM COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS INCLUDING PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. MOREOVER, ANY EXPANSION AND/OR MODIFICATION OTHER THAN SPECIFIED ABOVE MAY BE CONSIDERED AS A VIOLATION OF PD 1586 (PEISS) AND SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO IMPOSITION OF FINES/PENALTIES AMOUNTING TO PHP50.000.00.

COVERAGE

HEAVY INDUSTRIES Non ferrous metal industries, Iron and steel mills Petroleum and petrochemical industries including oil and gas and Smelting plantsRESOURCE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIESMajor Mining and Quarrying Projects, Forestry Projects and Fishery Projects

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSMajor Dams, Major Power Plants, Major Reclamation Projects, Major Roads and Bridges

ALL GOLF COURSE PROJECTS

HEAVY INDUSTRIES1. Non ferrous metal industries 2. Iron and steel mills 3. Petroleum and petrochemical industries, including oil and gas 4. Smelting plants

RESOURCE EXTRACTIVE - major mining and quarrying industries

- forestry projects - fishery projects

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS - major dams - major reclamation projects

- major power plants - major roads and bridges

GOLF COURSE PROJECTS (PROCLAMATION NO. 803 of 1996)

ECAS as declared under PP 2146

NATIONAL PARKS, WILDLIFE PRESERVES, WATERSHED RESERVES AND SANCTUARIES (AS DECLARED BY LAW)

AREAS WHICH CONSTITUTE THE HABITAT FOR ANY ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OF INDIGENOUS PHILIPPINE WILDLIFE (FLORA AND FAUNA)

AREAS SET ASIDE AS AESTHETIC TOURIST SPOTS

AREAS OF UNIQUE HISTORIC, ARCHEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST

AREAS WHICH ARE TRADITIONALLY OCCUPIED BY

CULTURAL COMMUNITIES OR TRIBES (INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES)

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

1. Tapped for domestic purposes 2. Within the controlled and/or protected areas declared by appropriate authorities 3. Which support wildlife and fishery activities

WATER BODIES CHARACTERIZED BY ONE OR ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. With primary pristine and dense young growth 2. Adjoining mouth of major river systems 3. near or adjacent to traditional productive fry or fishing grounds 4. which act as natural buffers against shore erosion, strong winds and storm floods 5. on which people are dependent for their livelihood

MANGROVE AREAS CHARACTERIZED BY ONE OR ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. with fifty percent (50%) and above live coraline cover2. spawning and nursery grounds for fish

3. which act as natural breakwater of coastlines.

CORAL REEFS CHARACTERIZED BY ONE OR ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

MC 2011 – 005 EIA DRR/CCA

TECHNICAL GUIDELINESDocumentary Requirements EIS Screening Forms IEE Checklists

MC 2010 - 14 STANDARDIZATION OF

REQUIREMENTS ● EIA Report Types (Generic) EIS - Based New and Existing Projects

REPORTING SYSTEM

EMB MC 20015-003 CNC ONLINE (for Category D projects)

EMB MC 20015-008 ECC ONLINE (for Category B projects requiring IEE)

Projects/ Description

Covered (Required to secure ECC) Not covered (may secure CNC) Project size

parametersCat A: ECP Cat B: Non- ECP Cat: C/D

E I S EIS IEE Checklist PD

1. HEAVY AND OTHER PROCESSING/MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

2. RESOURCE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES

3. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

4. GOLF COURSE AND OTHER TOURISM PROJECTS

5. OTHER PROJECTS

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION AND CATEGORIZATION MC 05 s 2014

A B C / D

C O R O ONLINE

Category C: Environmental Enhancement or Direct Mitigation (Apply CNC at RO)

Documentary Requirement

R OAnnex “A”

Projects/ Description

Covered (Required to secure ECC) Not covered (may secure CNC)

Project size parametersCat A: ECP Cat B: Non- ECP Cat: D

E I S E I S IEE Checklist PD

1. HEAVY AND OTHER PROCESSING/MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

1.1 Non-ferrous Metal Industries ≥ 30K MT ≥ 10K but

< 30K MT➢ 200 but

< 10K MT < 200 MT Annual production rate

1.2 Iron and Steel Mills

1.3 Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries (Includes HC products such as LNG / CNG, etc.)

1.3.1 Petrochemical or petroleum-based products

≥ 30K MT ≥ 10K but < 30K MT

➢ 200 but < 10K MT ≤ 200 MT

Annual production rate

1.3.2 Refineries ≥ 30K barrels≥ 10K but

< 30K barrels

➢ 200 but < 10K barrels ≤ 200 barrels

Annual production rate

PROJECT THRESHOLDS FOR COVERAGE SCREENING AND CATEGORIZATION MC 05 s 2014

A B C / D

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

1.3.3 Recycling oil and other related petroleum-based chemicals

≥ 10 MT

≥ 5 but < 10 MT

➢ 1 but < 5 MT ≤ 1MT Daily production

rate

1.3.4 LPG / LNG /CNG / similar product storage and refilling none ≥ 10 MT < 10 MT none Total storage

capacity

1.3.5 Storage of petroleum, petrochemical or related products (including blending) none ≥ 20K kL

≥ 20 kL but

< 20K kL≤ 20 kL Total storage

capacity1.3.6 Refilling station project / gasoline station

1.4 Smelting Plants ≥ 15K MT

≥ 10K but < 15K MT

➢ 200 but < 10K MT ≤ 200 MT Annual

production rate

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parameters

Cat A Cat B Cat D

EIS EIS IEE C PD

1.5 Chemical Industries

1.5.1 Mfg, processing and/or use of substance included in the PCL and CCO per RA 6969

none ≥ 10 MT < 1 MT none Annual production rate

1.5.2 Manufacture of agrichemicals, industrial chemicals and other substance not in the PCL or CCO

none ≥ 30K MT ➢ 200 but < 30K MT ≤ 200 MT Annual

production rate

1.5.3 Manufacture of explosives, propellants and industrial gases none ≥ 5 MT < 5 MT none Annual

production rate

1.5.4 Pharmaceutical industries and manufacture of soap and detergents, health and beauty products, and other consumer products

none ≥ 50K MT > 200 but < 50K MT ≤ 200 MT Annual

production rate

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

1.5.5 Surface coating industries (paints, pigments, varnishes, lacquers, ant-capacity fouling coating, printing inks)

none ≥ 30 MT > 200 but < 30K MT ≤ 200 MT Annual

production rate

1.6 Agriculture, food and related industries1.6.1 Animal products processing, canning slaughterhouses, etc) including marine products, crabmeat etc.)

none ≥ 2.5K MT > 200 but < 2.5K MT ≤ 200 MT

Annual production rate

1.6.2 Coconut processing plants (including production of coconut based products)

none ≥ 25K MT > 200 but < 25K MT ≤ 200 MT

Annual production rate

1.6.3 Distillation and Fermentation Plants (e.g. bio-ethanol project) none ≥ 50K

➢200 MT but < 50K MT

≤ 200 MT

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

1.6.8 Other types of food (and other food by-products, additives, etc.) processing industries

none ≥ 50K MT > 200 but < 50K MT ≤ 200 MT

Annual production

rate

1.6.9 Processing of dairy products none ≥ 10K L (liquid) or

=> 100MT (solid)

➢ 100 L (liquid) but < 10K L (liquid)

or >1 but < 100 MT (solid)

≤ 100 L (liquid) or ≤ 1 MT (solid)

Monthly production

rate

1.6.10 Sugar Mills none ≥ 50K MT➢ 200 but

< 50K MT ≤ 200 MTAnnual

production rate

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parameters

Cat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

1.6.4 Food preservation (e.g., drying, freezing) and other methods aside from canning

none none noneRegardless

of capacity

1.6.5 Ice plant / processing none none Regardless of capacity none

1.6.6 Agricultural processing including rice, corn, vegetables, fruits and other agricultural products

none ≥ 50K MT

➢ 5K but < 50K MT ≤ 5K MT

Annual production

rate

1.6.7 Rice / corn mill none none

➢ 1 ton/hr or mill with polishing

(regardless of production rate if with polishing)

≤ 1 MT/hr Hourly milling rate

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Ca D

E I S IEE C PD

1.7.5 Metal-based products mfg (incl semicon, electronics)

none

Regardless of production capacity if

involving the use of ≥ 1MT per year of

substance included in the PCL

➢ 15K MT or regardless of

production capacity if involving the use of

< 1MT per year of substance included

in the PCL

≤ 15K MT or does not

involve the use of substance

included in the PCL

Annual use of substance in

PCL

Annual production rate (IEE C & Category D)

1.7.6 Garment mfg/industries none none

1.7.7 Pulp and paper industries none

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

1.7 Other processing/Manufacturing Industries

1.7.1 Leather and related industries none ≥ 2.5K MT

➢ 200 but < 2.5K MT ≤ 200MT Annual

production rate

1.7.2 Textile, wood, rubber and fiber glass industries none ≥ 50K

MT➢ 1K but

< 50K MT ≤ 1K MTAnnual

production rate

1.7.3 Wood and metal furniture assembly none none

with processing (bleaching, sanding,

etc.)

without processing

Regardless of capacity or area

1.7.4 Glass-based products manufacturing none none > 30K MT ≤ 30K MT Annual

production rate

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

1.7.8 Paper and plastic-based products

none none > 15K MT ≤ 15K MT Annual production rate

1.7.9 Car and Trucks Assembly none ≥ 2.5 Ha < 2.5 Ha none T/GFA including parking,

open space and other areas

1.7.10 Ship building, boat building and other marine vessel mfg/fabrication (including ship breaking and salvaging)

none ≥ 500 DWT

➢ 500 but < 500 DWT

≤ 5 DWT and can handle 1 boat

at a time

Boat/ship capacity (based on maximum capacity of ship

and boat that can be fabricated/handled by the

facility)

2. RESOURCE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES

2.1 Mining and Quarrying Projects

2.1.1 Coal Mining ≥ 700K MT ➢ 20K but < 70K MT

≤ 20K MT and Area is < 25 has Annual extraction rate

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

2.1.4 Extraction of Oil and Gas (land-based) … after DOE’s approval of the Service Contractor’s Declaration of Commerciality.

- commercial extraction of oil ≥ 4K barrels➢ 500 but

< 4K ba≤ 500 but

< 4K barrels none Daily extraction rate

-- commercial extraction of gas ≥ 250K m3

➢ 50K but < 250K m3 ≤ 50K m3 none Daily extraction

rate

2.1.5 Extraction of metalic and non- metallic minerals including extraction of oil and gas, deuteruim (off-shore)

Regardless of commercial

capacity or areaNone None None

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parametersCat A: ECP Category B: Non- ECP Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

2.1.2 Extraction of metallic ore/minerals (on shore)

≥ 100 K MT or area

≥ 25 has (regardless of

capacity)

➢ 20 K MT but <100K

MT or Area

< 25 has

≤ 20K MT and Area is < 25

hasnone

Annual extraction rate or/and project area

(material recovery from TSD and similar facility are included in this category)

2.1.3 Extraction of non-metallic mineral ore such as -Limestone .. -- aggregates .

≥ 75 K MT or area

≥ 20 has (regardless of

capacity)

➢ 20 K MT but < 75K

MT or Area

< 20 has

≤ 20K MT and Area is < 20

has

Dredging only as envtl

enhancement

Annual extraction rate or/and project area

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

2.1.6 Mineral processing Projects

a.) Metallic Mineral or processing

≥ 70K MT

≥ 10K MT but ˂ 70K MT

˃ 200 MT but ˂ 10,000 MT

≤ 200MT Annually

Annual processing rate

( based on inputs)

b.) Previous/noble Metal Refining (including jewellery- making)

None

Regardless of production capacity if

involving the use of ≥ 1.0 MT

per year of substances

included in the PCL

Regardless of production capacity if involving the use

of ≥ 1.0 MT per year of substances included in the PCL and CCO

Does not use

chemicals

Daily extraction rate

c.) Non-metallic mineral processing plants like cement other cement products, clinker, limestone, ceramic industries, manufacturer of glass and glass products, manufacturer and processing of calcium

≥ 50K MT

≥ 10K MT but ˂ 50K MT

˃ 200 MT but ˂ 10K MT

≤ 200MT Annually

Annual production rate

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

d.) Natural stone (e,g ,marble) processing plant

None None ˃ 10K MT < 10K MT Annual production rate

e.) Batching and crushing plant: sand & gravel washing None None

Regardless of size or

capacity

Those that are mobile or to be

operated for less than 1 year

Annual processing rate (based on

inputs)

2.2 Forestry projects

2.2.1 Community based Forest Resources Utilization (CBFRU): Integrated Forest Management Agreement (IFMA) projects: timber license Agreement (TLA): Private land Timber utilization (PLTU): other Forestry projects: Forestry projects co- managed with DENR:

≥ 10K m3

≥ 5K m3 but

˂ 10K m3

˃ 100 m3 but ˂ 5K m3

≤ 100 m3

Annual volume of trees to be cut.

For equal or more than 5K m3,

processing shall de done at EMB RO, approval at CO.

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cate B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

2.2.2 Wood processing projects

≥ 10K m3 ˃ 4K m3 but ˂ 10K m3

˃ 1K m3 but ˂ 4K m3

≤ 1K m3

Equivalent products per year.

For more than 4,000 m3- processing shall

be done at the EMB RO. Approval at EMB C O as per MC dated December

13,2006

2.2.3 Introduction of exotic Fauna and Flora in Public and private Forest

Introduction of exotic fauna regardless of

number or area if located in public

land

Introduction of exotic fauna regardless of

number or area if located in private

land

Introduction of exotic flora regardless of

number or area if located in

public or private land

None

2.2.4 Grazing Projects ≥ 500 Animal Unit

(AU)≥ 100 but ˂ 500 AU ˂ 100 AU

≤ 10AU and ˂ AU

per hectare

Grazing capacity for category D:

Animal Unit (AU) for other categories

2.2.5 Wildlife farming or any related pro-jects as defined by BMB

Establishment or Facilities for wildlife farming, protection, conservation commercial purposes

None None

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B CatD

E I S IEE C PD

2.2.6 Breeding/propagation of any Philippines threatened species, or non-threatened/ indigenous species

NoneParental Stock over 50 heads/

speciesNone

Parental Stock over 50 heads/

species

2.2.7 Livestock animals Industries

a. Livestock/ piggery Projects – (eg. pigs/goats) None ≥ 5K Heads

˃ 100 but ˂ 5K heads

≤ 100 heads Stocking population

b. Ostrich farming None ≥ 1K heads OR ≥ 1 ha ˂ 1K heads

≤ 100 heads and < 1 ha

c. Livestock/poultry Projects (eg.- birds)

None ≥ 100K heads

˃ 100 but ˂ 100K heads

≤ 100 heads Stocking

population

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

d. Other livestock projectsNone ≥ 50 Animal Unit

(AU)˃ 10 AU but ˂ 50 AU

≤ 10 AUStocking

population

2.2.8 AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

a. Agricultural plantation(e.g Orchards, including rubber plantation)

None ≥ 500 Has ˃ 50 has but ˂ 500 has

≤ 50 has

Aggregated by municipality-

based on contracting party

b. Animal feed mill None ≥ 2,500 MT ˃ 200MT but ˂ 2,500 MT

≤ 200 MT

Annual production rate

2.3 Fishery Projects –Dikes for and Fishpond Development Projects

Dikes for land fishpond development projects shall refer to natural or artificial water impoundment involving dike construction and harvesting

the same as marketable size and quantities.

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

2.2.4 Grazing projects ≥ 500 AU

≥ 100 AU but ˂ 500

AU˂ 100 AU

≤ 10 AU and ˂ 1 AU

per hectare

Grazing capacity for category D: Animal Unit (AU) for other

categories

2.2.5 Wildlife Farming or any related projects as defined by BMB

Establishments or Facilities for wildlife farming, protection, conservation, commercial purposes

None None Regardless of area except for

butterfly farming

Butterfly Farming

2.2.6 Breeding/propagation of any Philippine threatened species, exotic species ,or non- threatened/ indigenous species.

None

Parental stock over 50 Heads/

species

NoneParental stock

over ˂ 50 Heads/species

2.2.7 Livestock animal Industries

a) Livestock piggery Projects- (eg.pigs/ goats) None ≥ 5,000

Heads˃ 100 but

˂ 5,000 Heads≤ 100 Heads Stocking

population

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parameters

Cat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD (Part I only)

b) Ostrich Farming None≥ 100

heads OR ≥ 1 ha

˂ 1,000 heads

≤100 heads and ˂ 1 ha

Grazing capacity for category D: Animal Unit (AU) for other

categories

c) Livestock/poultry Projects- (eg. Birds)

None ≥ 1000,000 heads

˃ 10,000 but ˂ 100,000

heads≤ 10,000 heads Stocking population

d) Other livestock Projects None ≥ 50 Animal Unit (AU)

˃ 10 AU but ˂ 50 AU ≤ 10 AU Stocking population

2.2.8 Agricultural Industry

a.) Agricultural Plantation ( e.g. orchards, including rubber plantation)

None ≥ 500 has ˂ 50 has but ˃ 500 has

≤50 hectaresAggregated by

municipality- based on contracting party

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

2.3.1 Agricultural Industry Fishery/ Aquaculture project using fresh or brakish water including pearl farm and similar activities

≥ 25 has≥ 5 but ˂ 5 has

1 but ˂ 5 has

≤ 1 ha OR seaweed farming

Baesed on project area (e,g., Title, lease contract)

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

d. Other livestock projects None ≥ 50 Animal Unit (AU)

˃ 10 AU but ˂ 50AU

≤ 10 AU Stocking population

2.2.8 AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

a) Agricultural plantation (e.g Orchards, including rubber plantation)

None ≥ 500 Has ˃ 50 has but ˂ 500 has

≤ 50 hsAggregated by

municipality- based on contracting party

b) Animal feed mill None ≥ 2,500 MT ˃ 200MT but ˂ 2,500 MT

≤ 200 MTAnnual production

rate

2.3 Fishery Projects –Dikes for and Fishpond Development Projects

Dikes for land fishpond development projects shall refer to natural or artificial water impoundment involving dike construction and harvesting

the same as marketable size and quantities.

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parameters

Cat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

3.1 Dams ,water supply and flood control Project

3.1.1 Dams(including those for irrigation , flood control, water source and hydropower projects) including run- of- river type.

≥ 25 has OR ≥ 20

million m3

˃ 5 has but ˂ 25 has OR

˃ 5 million m3 but ˂ 20 million

m3

≤ 5 has AND ≤ 5 million m3

None

Reservoir flooded/

inundated area or/ and water

storage capacity

3.1.2 Irrigation projects ( distribution system only) None ≥ 1,000 has

(service area)˃ 300 but

˂ 1,000 has ≤ 300 has Service Area

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B CaD

E I S IEE C PD

3.1.3 Water supply projects (without damn)

None

With water source (e,g., infiltration gallery etc.) and water treatment facilities

including desalination , reverse osmosis (RO)

Levels III (Distribution system only)

Level II/ Level I water refilling

station

3.2 POWER PLANTS

3.2.1 Gas fired thermal power plants ≥ 50 MW

≥ 10 but ˂ 50 MW

˃ 1 but ˂ 10 MW

≤ 1 MW Total power generating capacity

3.2.2 Geothermal Facilities ≥ 50 MW

≥ 10 but ˂ 50 MW

˃ 1 but ˂ 10 MW

≤ 1 MW Total power generating capacity

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.2.3 Hydropower Facilities

≥ 50 MW

≥ 10 MW but ˂ 50 MW or

with tunneling (regardless of the capacity

˃ 1 MW but ˂ 10 MW and

without tunneling

≤ 1 MW without

tunneling

Total power generating capacity for projects with weir/ dam/ other impound

facility, refer to dam as additional criteria for multi- component project screening

3.2.4 Other thermal power plants(eg. Coal, diesel, bunker,

≥ 50 MW

≥ 10 MW but ˂ 30 MW

˃ 1 MW but ˂ 10 MW ≤ 1 MW Total power generating

capacity

3.2.5 Power barges ≥ 30 MW

≥ 10 MW but ˂ 50 MW

˃ 1 MW but ˂ 10 MW

≤ 1 MW Total power generating capacity

3.2.6 Fuel cell ≥ 50 MW

None ˃ 5 but ˂ 100 MW

≤ 5 MW Total power generating capacity

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

EIS IEE C PD

3.2.7 Renewable energy projects such as ocean, solar, wind, tidal power except waste to energy and biogas projects

None ≥ 100 MW ˃ 5 but ˂ 100 MW

≤ 5 MW ≤ 5 MW

3.2.8 Waste to energy- power projects

None ≥ 100 MW ˃ 1 MW but ˂ 50 MW

≤ 1 MW Total power generating capacity

3.2.9 Waste to energy- biogas project None ≥ 50 MW ˃ 1 MW but

˂ 5 MW≤ 1 MT Total rated capacity of all

processing and storage facilities

3.2.9 Power transmission lines None None ˃ 138 KV ≤ 138 KV Total power generating

capacity

3.2.10 Substation / switchyard None None ˃ 220 KV ≤ 220 KV Total power generating

capacity

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC Project size

parameters

Cat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.4.2 Roads , widening, rehabilitation and/ or improvement

none

˃ 50 % increase in capacity( or in terms or

length width) and ≥ 20.0 km (length with critical

slope OR ≥ 10.0 km (length with critical

˃ 50 % increase in capacity( or in terms or length width) and

≥ 2 km but ˂ 20.0km (length with critical

slope) OR ≥ 2 km but ˂ 10.0 km (length with

critical

≤ 50 % increase in the capacity( or in terms of length/

width) but ≤ 2 km increase in length.

3.4.3 Bridges and viaducts (including elevated roads) new construction

≥10.0 km ≥ 5 km but ˂ 10.0 km ˃ 50 m but ˂ 5.0 Km

≤ 50m Regardless of length for footbridges or for pedestrian only

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parameters

Cat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.3 RECLAMATION and other land restoration PROJECTS

≥ 25 has ≥ 5 but ˂ 25 has ˂ 5 has none Area reclaimed/ restored

3.4 Road & Bridges

3.4.1 Roads, new construction

National Road: ≥ 20.0 Km, (length

with no critical slope) OR ≥ 10.0 km (length

with critical slope)

Provincial road and other types of roads:

≥ 20.0 Km, (length with no critical slope) OR ≥ 10.0 km (length with

critical slope

All types of roads: ˃ 2 km but ˂ 20.0 km (length with no critical

slope) OR ˃ 2 km but ˂ 10.0 km ( length with critical

slope)

≤ 2 km

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC Project size

parameters

Cat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.4.2 Roads , widening, rehabilitation and/ or improvement

none

˃ 50 % increase in capacity( or in terms or

length width) and ≥ 20.0 km (length with critical

slope OR ≥ 10.0 km (length with critical

˃ 50 % increase in capacity( or in terms or length width) and

≥ 2 km but ˂ 20.0km (length with critical

slope) OR ≥ 2 km but ˂ 10.0 km (length with

critical

≤ 50 % increase in the capacity( or in terms of length/

width) but ≤ 2 km increase in length.

3.4.3 Bridges and viaducts (including elevated roads) new construction

≥10.0 km ≥ 5 km but ˂ 10.0 km ˃ 50 m but ˂ 5.0 Km

≤ 50m Regardless of length for footbridges or for pedestrian only

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject

size parame

tersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.4.4 Bridges and viaducts (including elevated roads), rehabilitation and / or improvement

none

≥50 % increase in the capacity

(or in terms of length/width) or

≥ 10km

˃ 50% increase in capacity (or in terms

of length/width\ but

˂ total length of 10 km

≤ 50% increase in the capacity (or in terms of length/ width) but ≤ 2 km increase in

length

3.4.5 Roads/ flyover leaf/ interchanges none none Regardless of length

and width none

3.4.6 Pedestrian Passages none none All underpass projects none

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject

size parameters

Cat A Cat B CatD

E I S IEE C PD

3.4.7 Tunnels and sub-grade roads and railways

≥1.0 km ≥1.0 km none none

3.4.8 On- grade railways system Regardless of length and width none none none

3.5 Other transport facilities

3.5.1 Airports none International Airport Domestic Airport

Private airstrips

3.5.2 Land Transport terminal (for buses, jeepneys and other modes of transportation)

none none

˃ 1 hectare OR regardless of size

with service facilities

≥1 hectare w/o service facilities

Based on project (e,g title, lease,

contract)

3.5.3 Sea port, causeways, and harbors (including RO-RO facilities)

≥ 1.0 km

≥ 15.0 hectares with reclamation

or ≥ 25.0 hectares (w/o reclamation)

˂ 15.0 hectares with reclamation or ˃ 1 hectare but ˂ 25.0

hectares (w/o reclamation)

≥ 1.0 hectare w/o reclamation

Based on project (e,g title, lease,

contract)

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parameters

Cat A: ECP Category B: Non- ECP Category D

E I S IEE C PD

3.6 BUILDING INCLUDING HOUSING, STORAGE FACILITIES AND OTHER STRUCTURES

3.6.1 Commercial, business center with residential units (mixed use), malls, super-markets, public markets) -- Fast food / restaurant projects -- Commercial Establishments 3.6.2 All office and residential building such as motels, condominium, schools, etc. including storage facilities with no hazardous or toxic materials

none

≥ 5.0 has

˃ 1 but ˂ 5.0 has

≤ 1 ha

(10,000 m2)

Total gross

floor area

including

parking ,

open space

and other

areas

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.6.3 Institutional and other structures with laboratory facilities

none none

Primary Secondary Tertiary

hospitals or Medical Facilities

Clinics (out patient, health

centers, dental clinics) including

rural healths units: x-ray clinic, diagnostic

laboratory , assay laboratory

3.6.4 Storage facilities for toxic or hazardous materials, substances or products (including for those in PCL)

none

≥ 1K MT ˂ 1K MT none Storage capacity

3.6.5 Industrial parks (horizontal development) with critical slopes

none

≥ 5 has ˂ 5 has none

Based on project area (e,g title, lease, contract)

3.6.6 Industrial parks ( horizontal development) flat areas

none

≥ 25 has ˂ 25 has none

Based on project area (e,g title, lease, contract)

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.7 Pipeline and similar Projects

3.7.1 Fuel pipelines none ≥ 20 km ˃ 20 km none

3.7.2 Other pipeline cable none ≥ 50 km ˃ 50 km none

3.7.3 Submarine pipeline/ cables none ≥ 5 km ˃ 5 km none

Projects/ Description

ECC CNC

Project size parameters

Cat A: ECP Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.6.7 Subdivision and other housing projects in areas with critical slopes none ≥ 5 has ˃ 1 but

˂ 5 has≤ 1 ha

Based on project (e,g title, lease,

contract)

3.6.8 Subdivision and other housing projects in flat areas

none ≥ 25 has ˃ 1 ha but ˂ 25 has

≤ 1 ha

Based on project (e,g title, lease,

contract)

3.6.9 Family dwellings/ apartment type

none none none Regardless of the area

3.6.10 Columbarium and similar projects (including funeral parlor and crematorium)

none none ˃ 1 ha ≤ 1 ha Based on project (e,g title, lease,

contract)

3.6.11 Cemetery, memorial park and similar projects none none ˂ 5.0 has ≤ 5.0 has Based on project

(e,g title, lease, contract)

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.8 Waste Management Projects

3.8.1 Sanitary Landfill for industrial and other waste

none Multi- users Single users none

Commercial TSD facilities are considered as multi users

3.8.2 Sanitary landfill for domestics wastes only

none

Categories 2 to 4 Disposal

Facilities or Category 1 with capacity ≥ 15

tons

Category 1 Disposal Facility ˃ 15 tons none

Waste handling per day

(categories based on DAO 2006-10)

3.8.3 Compost/ fertilizer making none none ˃ 3,750 MT ≥ 3,750 MT Annual rated/

production rate

3.8.4 Material receiving and recovery facilities for( paper, plastics and other materials)

none none

With composting facilities ˃ 3,750 MT annual rated/ production rate ) or no

composting facility (material segregation /sorting only)

≤ 3,750 MT (compost annual

production rate

3.8.5 Domestic wastewater treatment facility (including septage treatment facility

none ≥ 5,000 m3 ˃ 30 m3 but ˃ 5,000 m3 ≤ 30 m3 Based on system capacity

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

3.8.6 Material recovery using pyrolysis or similar technology

none ≥ 10.0 MT ˂ 10.0 MT none Annual treatment / processing capacity

3.8.7 Hazardous waste treatment, recycling and/or disposal facilities (for recycling of lead , see details in heavy industries)

none

≥ 10.0 MT or projects with radioactive materials

(regardless of amount/ quantity)

˃ 3,750 MT none

Annual treatment / processing capacity

( for conversation of volume to mass|: use 1

kg/ L as the factor)

3.8.8 Industrial and hospital waste( non- hazardous) materials treatment facilities

none ≥ 50 m3 ≥ 50 m3 ≤ none

Daily treatment / processing capacity ( for conversation of

volume to mass|: use 1 kg/ L as the factor

3.8.9 Recycling facilities for paper, plastics and other hazardous materials

none

≥ 50,000 MT and involving

the use of chemicals

˃ 15,000 MT but ˂ 50,000 MT

( with or without chemicals) OR ≥ 50,000 MT and

does not involve the use of chemicals

≤ 15,000 MT and does not

involve the use of

chemicals

Annual treatment / processing capacity

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

4. GOLF COURSE AND OTHER TOURISM PROJECTS

4.1 Golf course projects/complex

Regardless of holes

none noneDriving range

only. Regardless of area.

4.2 Resort and other tourism/ leisure projects

none ≥ 5 has > 0.1 ha but < 5 ha ≤ 0.1 ha

Project/gross floor area shall be the sum/total of total/gross floor area (of structure) plus open areas and other facilities

(e.g. landscape, parking, pools.

For hotel in urban areas, refer to categories for Building.

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

5. OTHER PROJECTS

Cut-flower industry projects none none noneRegardless of capacity or

area.

Telecommunication Projects none none none Regardless of type.

See Housing, Building, Storage Facilities and other Structures for

coverage of building or structure

Facilities for Barangay Micro-Business Enterprises (BMBE) projects none none none Regardless of

capacity.

Energy projects and non-commercial mineral and fossil mining projects involving seismic survey, gravity survey, geo-scientific, geophysical surveys, reconnaissance, exploration, feasibility studies, piloting, core drilling/sampling research and development activities.

none none noneRegardless of capacity or

area.

Must not involve significant earth moving

activities or may not pose significant ecological/

vegetative disturbance.

Projects/ Description

ECC CNCProject size parametersCat A Cat B Cat D

E I S IEE C PD

5. OTHER PROJECTS

Retesting of old/existing wells in indigenous energy resource locations for purposes of data gathering and/or verification of validity of historical energy resource information

none none noneRegardless of capacity or

area.

Subject to acquisition of relevant DENR regional environmental and/or

forestry permits.

Cottage industries none none none Regardless of capacity.

Demonstration and Pilot Projects none none none Regardless of capacity.

Service Industries none none none Regardless of capacity.

Annex 1-A - PROPOSED (NEW) SINGLE PROJECTS Annex 1-B - PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (PEIA) FOR PROPOSED (NEW) CO·LOCATED PROJECTS Annex 1-C - SINGLE PROJECT (EXISTING /EXPANSION/MODIFICATION) *** Annex 1-D - PEIA FOR EXPANSION/MODIFICATION PROJECTS

MC 2010 - 14 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

EIS thresholds

***EPRMPEnvironmental Performance Report and Management Plan is a documentation of actual cumulative environmental

impacts and effectiveness of current measures for single projects that are already operating.

ANNEX 1 – A MC 2010-14

• Proof of compatibility with the existing Land Use Plan, if necessary • 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 • Copy of Previous ECC (if any) • Latest Self Monitoring Report [if with previous ECC, Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR) Format]

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

EIS SCREENING FORMS availableAGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS

FOOD AND RELATED INDUSTRIES FORESTRY

HYDROPOWER LANDFILL MINING

NON-FOOD THERMAL

CNC/ECC ONLINE APPLICATION

(IEE Threshold)

emb.gov.ph

click

GENERATE OF ORDER OF PAYMENTPAY TO LAND BANKUPLOAD RECIEPT

Take note of the automatic reference number

click

PRINT COPY OF CNC WHEN VERIFIED APPROVED ONLINE

A R N

ECC ONLINE APPLICATION

SIGN UP

LOG IN

Sign up

Sign up

TAKE NOTE OF THE CREATED ACCOUNT (username and password)

UPLOAD FILLED UP FORMS, SUPPORTING DOCS AND LANDBANK RECIEPT

PAY TO LANDBANK

SUBMIT APPLICATION ONLINEREVISIT EMB WEBSITE TO FOLLOW-UP

USING EARLIER CREATED USER ACCOUNTPRINT ECC WHEN ALREADY APPROVED

DOWNLOAD FILLABLE FORMS/REQUIREMENTS,

SWORN STATEMENT AND ORDER OF PAYMENT

UPLOAD NOTARIZED SWORN STATEMENT

PROCEDURE

Project DescriptionEnvironmental Impact and Management Plan

Abandonment / Decommissioning / Rehabilitation InformationGeotagged photographs of project site (taken for last 30 days)

Topographic Map of impact/affected areas (at least 1km from the project boundaries)Certification from LGU on the compatibility of proposed project with existing land

use planSite Development and/or Vicinity map signed by registered professionals Project/Plant layout signed by registered professionals

Schematic diagram of wastewater treatment facility Schematic diagram of Air Pollution Control FacilityOrganizational Chart in charge on environmental concerns

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Proof of authority over the project site (land title, lease contract, deed of absolute sale, etc.)Duly notarized accountability statement of proponent

Duly accomplished project environmental monitoring and audit prioritization scheme (PEMAPS) questionnaire IEE Checklist Sworn Statement

Bank Receipt (Application Fee)Project Components & Operation Information

Affidavit of No ComplaintOthers (Optional)

FEES & CHARGESAMOUNT

PENAL PROVISIONVIOLATION PENALTY

PROJECTS W/O ECC P50K

VIOLATION OF ECC CONDITIONS P50K

MISREPRESENTATION of EIA Report or any other EIA documents

PENALTY REDUCTION

CRITERIA Percent reduction

Amount in Peso

1. Timing of Application

Proponent applied for ECC before issuance of NOV

25 12,500

2. Percentage Project Completion

Project is 25% complete 10 5,000

Project is >25% but <50% complete 5 2,500

Project is >50% complete 0 0

3. Project Cost

Project is <= Php 5.0 M 20 10,000

Project is > Php 5.0 M 10 5,000

4. Project Impact on the Environment

Project does not cause adverse environment impacts

25 12,500

total 35,000

Operating w/o ECC

PENALTY REDUCTION

CRITERIAPENALTY

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense

Minor Offense* 10k 25k 50k 50k + ECC suspension/CDO

Major Offense** 25k 50k 50k + ECC suspension/CDO

* Violations of administrative conditions in the ECC and the EIS System 1. Non-submission or delay in submission of reports/requirements 2. Transfer of ownership of the project/ECC w/o ECC 3. Delay or failure to initiate formation or implementation of ECC conditions (EU, MMT, EMF, EGF) 4. Non-compliance w/ other administrative conditions in the ECC 5. Non-compliance w/ administrative and technical procedural guidelines in DAO 30 s 03 6. Other offenses deemed “minor” at the discretion of RD

** Violations of substantive conditions in the ECC and the EIS System 1. Non-implementation of substantive conditions in the ECC on the EMP and EMoP 2. Exceedance of project limits or area 3. Significant addition of project component or product w/o ECC 4. Major changes in process or technology 5. Other offenses deemed “major” at the discretion of RD

Violation of ECC Conditions

VICINITY MAP EMB-NCRDENR NCR Cpd., East Avenue, QC

EAST AVE.EDSA

Heart Center

EMB-C0 DENR Cpd., Visayas Ave., QC

OUTLINEQ n A : What is an ECC and its Relevance? INTRODUCTION PEISS Basic Policy and Operating Principles EIA Process The ECC Definition Format and Contents The CNC Coverage (PP 2146)REPORTING SYSTEMFEES AND CHARGESPENAL PROVISION

Thank you and God BlessENGR WILLY RAFANAN, ChE, MGM

Email: willyrafanan@gmail.com