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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1) Project Fact Sheet and Project Description Summary

Project Title Homonhon Chromite, Lateritic Nickel and Iron Ores Mining Project

Project Location Barangays Cagusu-an, Pagbabangnan, Casuguran and Culasi, Homonhon Island, Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Proponent Cambayas Mining Corporation

Office Address 1502 Trade and Financial Tower, 7

th Avenue corner 32

nd Street,

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Representative Mr. Yan Ming

Designation Chairman and CEO

Contact Persons

Mr. Alfred C. Tan (EVP/ General Manager)

Engr. Francisco J. Arañez, Jr. (VP for Operations)

Project Cost PhP 338,833,000.00

Details Covered by ECC No. 9510-

010-301C Expansion Project Coverage

Project Name Homonhon Chromite Project Homonhon Chromite, Lateritic Nickel and Iron Ores Mining Project

Project Location

Barangays Cagusuan and Casuguran, Homonhon Island, Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Barangays Cagusu-an, Pagbabangnan, Casuguran and Culasi, Homonhon Island, Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Project Proponent Peng Cheng Metallic Resources Corporation/ Cambayas Mining Corporation

Cambayas Mining Corporation

Project Size 810 Hectares 3,516.2015 hectares (total contract area per MPSA No. 292-2009-VIII)

Type of Project Mining Project – Extraction of Metallic Ore

Mining Project – Extraction of Metallic Ore

Annual Extraction Rate

748,800 MT run of mine ore for Chromite Mining Operation

5,000,000 WMT ore for Lateritic Nickel and Iron Mining Operation 748,800 MT run of mine ore for Chromite Mining Operation

Annual Production Rate

120,000 MT chromite concentrate

120,000 MT chromite concentrate

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2) Process Documentation of the Conduct of EIA (EIA Team, EIA Study Schedule & Area,

EIA Methodology, Public Participation)

Terms of Reference of the EIA Study

Cambayas Mining Corporation (CMC) commissioned individual and in-house preparers to

conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment and prepare an Environmental Performance

Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) for the Homonhon Chromite, Lateritic Nickel and Iron

Ores Mining Project located within barangays Cagusu-an, Pagbabangnan, Casuguran and

Culasi, Homonhon Island, Municipality of Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar. This EPRMP

evaluates the existing environmental and socio-economic condition of the project site as well

as the assessment and evaluation of impacts of the project and propose mitigating and

enhancement measures to address these impacts. The preparation of this report is also

based on the latest Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR), Self Monitoring Report (SMR)

submission of the proponent and Multi-partite Monitoring (MMT) Report.

This EPRMP will guide CMC to implement environmental management strategies for all the

stressors that will be generated in the operation of Homonhon Chromite, Lateritic Nickel and

Iron Ores Mining Project. These strategies would determine the kind of development that will

be allowed within the project site.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the following

issuances:

DMC 2010-014 Standardization of Requirements and Enhancement of Public

Participation in the Streamlined Implementation of the

Philippine EIS System

DMC 2011-005 Incorporating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate

Change Adaptation (CCA) concerns in the Philippine EIS

System

EMB MC 2014-005 Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized

Requirements under the Philippine Environmental Impact

Statement System (PEISS) amending relevant portion of MC

2007-002

EMB MC 2010-002 Clarification to DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2010-14

and other EIS System Policy Issuances

Per Annex A of EMB MC 2014-005, the project falls under Category A, extraction of metallic

ore (onshore) with an annual extraction rate of ≥ 100,000 MT and an area ≥ 25 hectares.

Primary data (pertinent project information) has been provided by the project proponent and

actual sample gathering while secondary data has been compiled by conducting researches

on different government agencies and other resources available. Pertinent project information

was gathered by the EIA Team including actual observation of the existing conditions of the

project site.

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EIA TEAM

Cambayas Mining Corporation as represented by Mr. Alfred C. Tan, its Executive Vice

President and General Manager, has commissioned individual component consultants for the

preparation of this Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP). EIA

Team consists of the following:

Name Field

Engr. Francisco J. Arañez, Jr. In-house Consultant Mining Engineering/ Geology

Engr. Ernesto M. Flores IPCO-129 Team Leader / Environmental Mgt.

For. Jose Paulo E. Devanadera IPCO-052 Terrestrial / Environmental Mgt.

Faustito A. Aure In-house Consultant Sociology

Alejandro A. Belen In-house Consultant Marine Team Leader

Bernabe M. Almandres In-house Consultant Reef Fish Communities

Oscar E. Empeño, Jr. In-house Consultant Mangroves and Seagrasses

Marlan L. Marcia In-house Consultant Fisheries

Lawrence A. Aporto In-house Consultant GIS

EIA STUDY SCHEDULE

A comprehensive characterization of the baseline environment was conducted in the Project

Area. The study covered the physical (geology, pedology, topography, air quality, noise, and

water quality), biological (terrestrial and aquatic ecology), and socio-economic environment of

the area.

Field surveys and primary baseline data gathering for all study modules were conducted on

July 17-19, 2014 and September 12-19, 2014.

EIA STUDY AREA

The study areas in general are the primary and secondary impact areas. The primary impact

area is concentrated within the MPSA No. 292-2009-VIII and the stretch of shoreline

(extending up to 50-meters from the shoreline) where the aforementioned claim is situated.

Consideration in identifying the primary impact areas were based on where the development

and operation is situated. Such areas will be most likely affected by the impacts of the project

during its construction and operation phases.

The secondary impact area is extended to the vicinity of the whole island of Homonhon, sea

extending up to 150 meters from the shoreline where the claim is situated and the

Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The secondary impact area was defined in

consideration of the possible social, health and economic impacts of the project during its

operational phase.


Figure 1: Location of Project Site (MPSA Area) showing Primary Impact Areas


EIA METHODOLOGY

The EIA study was done to organize the technical components of the project as well as to

identify the specific requirements of the proposed mining project by considering the

environmental, economic, social, and institutional factors. All necessary requirements were

documented through primary and secondary data gathering, scientific analyses and

recommendations based on actual approaches were used to complement the study. The

methodology employed in this assessment is summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: The Environmental Impact Assessment Methodology.

Module Descriptive Methodology

Terrestrial Ecology Random Plot Method and Transect Walk

Strip-Census Method , Mist Netting, Trapping Method, Ethno-

Zoological Surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and

Secondary Information in the identification and assessment

Soils Composite grab soil sampling

Secondary data gathering

Geology Secondary data gathering from different offices and

institutions

Site visit for validation of secondary data

Review of the field exploration results

Water Quality / Hydrology

/Hydrogeology

In-situ analysis for DO, pH, Temperature, TDS, Conductivity,

Resistivity; Drainage Area Method for Stream flow Estimates

Ambient Water Grab Sampling and submission to DENR

Accredited 3rd Party Laboratory for analysis (TSS, COD,

O&G, Heavy Metals, Total and Fecal Coli)

Watershed Delineation and Secondary Data

Air Quality and Noise;

Meteorology

High Volume Ambient Sampling (TSP, PM10, Heavy Metals)

Bubbler Method (SO2, NO2)

Direct Reading (Noise)

Secondary Data

Freshwater Ecology Water and sediment sampling for plankton and benthic

organisms

Marine Ecology Marine Ecology was assessed using the following methods:

Manta Tow Survey and Line Intercept for benthic profiling and

coral reef characterization;

Fish Visual Census (FVC) for reef fish communities and

fisheries;

Quadrat Sampling for mangrove areas; and

Quadrate-Transect method for Seagrass Resources

Socio-economic Site reconnaissance; Secondary data gathering from LGUs,

government/ private institutions, online sources; Perception

Survey, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Public Scoping

Public Scoping was conducted to assess the coverage of the EIA study for the proposed

project. It was initially scheduled on 15 July 2014 but due to cancellation of flights because of

Typhoon Glenda, EIA team and proponent representatives from Manila were not able to

travel. Prior to typhoon, Officials and representatives from host barangays were in Guiuan for

their regular meeting with the Municipal Officials. They were also stranded in the mainland

due to the typhoon. The proponent requested that the scoping activity be conducted in

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Tacloban which were granted by the official and representatives of the host barangays

together with the representative from the Mayor‘s Office of Guiuan. Said activity was

rescheduled on 17 July 2014, 10:00 A.M at Ritz Tower de Leyte, Real Street, Tacloban City.

The following issues and concerns were noted:

1. Possible land and water pollution, deforestation, and other detrimental impacts that may

be incurred from the proposed project

2. Mining activities will cause the mountains in the Homonhon Island to be later on become

a flat land

3. Excise tax issue

4. Development of host barangay and neighboring communities

5. Delineation and protection of watershed areas

6. Soil erosion and siltation of water bodies

7. Land Disturbance and Destruction

8. Siltation/sedimentation of soil coming from the upland to the estuaries

9. Loss/Depletion of Water Source

10. Soil erosion and landslides due to decrease in forest cover and mining activities

11. Seek assistance to provide medical personnel (doctor/nurse) in the community hospital

12. Employment opportunities

The Technical Scoping was conducted August 12, 2014, 10:00 A.M. with EMB and the EIA

Review Committee. The accomplished Technical Scoping Checklist using the newly

prescribed Scoping Checklist integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change

Adaptation concerns is attached in the annex section.

3.) Summary of Baseline Characterization, Key Environmental Impacts and Management &

Monitoring Plan Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation Fund (CLRF), Mine Rehabilitation Fund

(MRF) and Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) Commitments

Baseline conditions have been considered in the formulation of the environmental management

and monitoring plan (see Table 2).

Table 2: Summary of Baseline Condition

Ecosystem Environmental Quality Status

The Land

Topography

The topography on the project site exhibits a generally flat to slightly undulating, rolling hill terrain with low relief reaching maximum peak elevation in excess of two hundred (200) meters above sea level. The plain areas are limited and confined mainly along the shoreline/ beach zone where existing barangay communities are situated.

Drainage

The area is bounded by several ephemeral streams scattered all over the vicinity that only flows from few hours or days following a rainfall. Only few intermittent and perennial streams were observed specifically the two major river channels intersecting the claim area namely, Salog and Cantelado rivers which are orientated northeast-southwest and northwest-southeast respectively. These river channels served as source of potable water for the community inhabiting south of the area.

Vegetation

The vegetation varies from very scarce to thick. The central portion of the project site displays scarce or barren land due to the previous occurrence of large scale forest fire during the 1980‘s. Aside from this, majority of the vicinity were covered by shrubs and small trees. Unfortunately, most of the existing vegetation was obliterated by the recent super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) last November 8, 2013 which

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Ecosystem Environmental Quality Status

resulted into immense decrease in vegetative cover. In addition, large forest fire also occurred on march 2014.

Land Cover Central portion of the MPSA area is an open/barren area, southwest portion on the other hand is wooded grassland while eastern portion is covered with grasses and shrubs.

Landslide Susceptibility

East portion traversing to the center of the project site is moderately susceptible to this kind of hazard. Northern portion of the project site is highly susceptible based on the landslide susceptibility hazard map from MGB (2009). These are areas have relatively steep slope.

Ground Shaking Hazard

Based on the ground shaking hazard map from MGB (2009), the project site is susceptible to ground shaking at PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS) VII. This scale is destructive. Most people are frightened and run outdoors. People find it difficult to stand in upper floors. Heavy objects and furniture overturn or topple. Big church bells may ring. Old or poorly-built structures suffer considerably damage. Some well-built structures are slightly damaged. Some cracks may appear on dikes, fish ponds, road surface, or concrete hollow block walls. Limited liquefaction, lateral spreading and landslides are observed. Trees are shaken strongly.

Tsunami and Flooding Hazard

Eastern boundary of the project of the project site is highly susceptible to tsunami and flooding hazards. This area is the settlement of Barangays Pagbabangnan and Culasi.

Soil Quality Soil sample is acidic category with soil pH at 5.3. Soil organic carbon and organic matter measured from the soil sample were 1.15% and 1.98%, respectively. Iron (Fe) content is very high at 223 ppm.

The Water

Bathymetry The water depths surrounding the project site ranges from 10 to 20 meters observable from approximately 500 meters from the shore.

Tides Base on the tidal station located in Tacloban City, Tidal patterns mostly showed mixed tidal cycles with minor manifestation of semi-diurnal tidal cycles for all 14-day brackets (2010 and 2012)

Currents

The Leyte-Samar area has a general southward flow, as waters coming from the Pacific enter the internal seas of the Visayan Islands. The immediate coast of the project site at the east opens to the Philippine Sea while the west side opens to the Leyte Gulf. This shows two main influences in the project site, the Pacific flow and inflow from Leyte Gulf.

Water Quality Water quality within the area is within the DENR standards

The Air

Air Quality In conformance with the NAAQS prescribed limit under Republic Act 8749 otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Noise

Noise level in compliance with the DENR Ambient Noise Quality Standards Section 78 Chapter IV, Article 1 of the National Pollution Control Commission (NPCC) Rules and Regulations, 1978 standard limits.

The People

Employment Fishing, farming, employment and small business activities

Tax Revenue Increase economic growth

Population as of May 1, 2010 (NSO)

Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar 47,037

Barangay Cagusu-an 658

Barangay Casuguran 921

Barangay Culasi 439

Barangay Pagbabangnan 525

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Impacts Management Plan focuses on the identified and possible impacts of the project

throughout its implementation.

Impacts of the project will be mainly on:

1. Land

2. Water

3. Air

4. Socio – Economic

These impacts could be temporary or permanent, significant or not significant depending on the

nature of the existing quality of receptors. Such impacts could include: high level of suspended

particulates, noise associated with loading, unloading and drilling operations and negative

aesthetic impacts.

Project Impacts are classified into the three stages:

1. Pre-Construction Phase

2. Construction Phase

3. Operational Phase

4. Abandonment/ Rehabilitation Phase

Studies showed comparison between no–project and with project has formed a Summary matrix

of Environmental Issues and Impacts, to enable the EIA team conclude and analyze

environmental degradation and/or improvements.

The analysis briefly presents the main environmental issues and possible impacts scenarios.

Ratings of Impacts are qualitative only.

Table 3: Summary of Environmental Issues / Impacts

Phase Environmental Parameter Without Project

Scenario With Project

Scenario

Pre-Construction

Reliability of water availability M M

Reliability of water quality M M

Land acquisition and resettlement N N

Disturbance of economic activities N B

Construction

Disturbance of land use N N

Hindrance (noise, air, traffic, etc) due to construction activities

M M

Loss of Vegetation M S

Operation

Public Health M S

Sufficient water supply M M

Contamination of steam channels M M

Water Logging and Sanitation N M

Water supply competition M M

Legend: S – Significant Impact M – Moderate Impact N – No impact B – Beneficial

Matrix of Impacts Management Plan (IMP) for the entire project in compliance to the prescribed

format in the Revised Procedural Manual (RPM) for DAO 03-30 (Annex 2-17 of the RPM) is

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presented in Table 4 Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) focuses on the residual wastes

incurred by the project‘s operation. Matrix of the EMoP following format of Annex 2-20 of the RPM

for DAO 03-30 for the entire project is presented in Table 5.

Project Environmental Monitoring and Audit Prioritization Scheme (PEMAPS) following format of

Annex 2-7d of the RPM for DAO 03-30 is attached in the Annex Section of this Report.

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Table 4: Summary of Impacts Management Plan

Project Phase / Environmental

Aspect

Environmental Component Likely to be

Affected

Potential Impact Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Enhancement Responsible

Entity Cost

Guarantee / Financial

Arrangements

I. PRE-CONSTRUCTION/ CONSTRUCTION/ DEVELOMENT PHASE

Environmental Aspect # 1

The Land Depletion of land and soil resources

Avoid material excesses during the construction of various facilities

Implement proper inventory of construction materials

Apply alternative construction materials to non-critical infrastructures

Use construction materials that are locally-available

Proponent Cost included to operations

Included in the Development and Operational Expenses

Clearing of vegetation

Minimize clearing to the areas to be mined

Adopt progressive mining and rehabilitation Proponent

Cost included to operations


Increased erosion

Minimize unnecessary earth movement

Establishment of construction buffer zones and containment barriers

Construction of rip-raps and embankment protection

Begin phase construction on the projects to minimize soil exposure

Install major erosion control measures prior to any clearing, grubbing, and earthmoving

Proper management of road tracing activities to prevent massive soil erosion problems

Use engineered fills in place of loose, uncompacted materials and engineered cuts to minimize or eliminate vertical slopes

Proper location of stockpile areas to minimize haul distances and disturbances of natural vegetation

Benching of quarry operations



Impact on Streams and coastal Waters from erosion

Environmental best practice in the handling and proper management practices for the handling of fuels and oils will be implemented;


Included in the Development and Operational

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Aspect


Affected


Entity Cost


Arrangements

and

Sedimentation

periodic checks and maintenance of vehicles and equipment will be enforced;

procedures on the proper disposal of used oil will also be observed

Expenses


The Water Possible siltation of nearby water bodies

Fast-track construction activities (embankment protection, foundation laying)

Provide alternative drainages or channeling for affected water bodies




Groundwater and surface water contamination

Establishment of an industrial waste collection system to collect and process waste

Proper disposal of plastic containers that have been used for chemicals

Provision of septic sanitation facilities in the camp and construction areas

Ecological Waste Management

Segregation of compostable materials from the non-biodegradable and provision of compost pits; and selling of recyclables

When construction is completed, the Contractor should clean up the construction site by removing all equipment and buildings and carry out site remediation work



Silt plumes carried through streambeds and natural waterways may end up in coastal waters and contaminate coral reefs and seagrass beds

Construction of drainage system and Installation of sediment control structures that include sediment filters and silt curtains.

Stabilization slopes in all mine areas. Proponent



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Aspect


Affected


Entity Cost


Arrangements


The Air Dust emission Sprinkling of water when necessary Proponent Cost included to operations


Emission from power generator, vehicles, and other motorized engines

Regular maintenance of power generator, vehicles and other motorized engines



Noise generation from heavy equipment, trucks and stationary sources

Provision for muffler/silencer for heavy equipment and stationary sources

Ensure access areas have sufficient distance and buffer areas from nearest community

Enforce standard speed for trucks and vehicles




The People

Fear of loss of land, livelihood, marine resources and loss of shoreline.

Conduct of IEC that the project will not affect sources of livelihood. This includes engagement in social activities within the host communities

Hiring of local workers

Support mangrove stewardship arrangements

Support to establishment and effective management of fish sanctuaries and marine reserves with the involvement of communities



II. OPERATION PHASE


The Land

Generation of solid and other hazardous wastes (i.e. used oil, fluorescent bulbs, etc.)

Segregation of hazardous wastes from regular wastes

Storage of hazardous items on sealed, sturdy, and properly-marked containers

Hauling of hazardous items by duly-licensed waste service providers


Included in the Operational Expenses

Removal of ecologically and economically important species ;

Clearing and quarry activities will be in phases, based on the required production for a certain period. Immediately after exhaustion of the ores in a given area, rehabilitation will be conducted to minimize exposure of disturbed areas.



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Aspect


Affected


Entity Cost


Arrangements

Possible loss of habitat and change in land use/ topography/ landscape due to clearing/cutting of vegetation

Rehabilitation will be a progressive activity rather than an end-of-mine action


The Water

Water resource depletion and competition for supply

Monitor regularly the daily water abstraction rate

Surface water collection and recycling

Managed water distribution



Storm water and Surface run-off

Implementation of water utilization and conservation programs

Provision for settling ponds and silt traps Proponent



Possible siltation of nearby water bodies

Fast-track construction activities (embankment protection, foundation laying) of mine facilities and mine access roads to minimize possible siltation

Provide alternative drainages or channeling for affected water bodies




Groundwater and surface Water contamination

Establishment of an industrial waste collection system to collect and process waste

Proper disposal of plastic containers that have been used

Provision of septic sanitation facilities in the camp and construction areas

Ecological Waste Management

Segregation of compostable materials from the non-biodegradable and provision of compost pits; and selling of recyclables

When construction is completed, the Contractor should clean up the construction site by removing all equipment and



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Aspect


Affected


Entity Cost


Arrangements

buildings and carry out site remediation work to illuminate possible contamination

Silt and sediment plumes carried through streambeds and natural waterways may end up in coastal waters and contaminate coral reefs and seagrass beds;

Construction of a Siltation Control System to include series of sabo dams in gullies, series of siltation ponds in mining areas and layers of silt curtains at the outlets of the water disposal system and drainage canals.



Progressive deterioration of coastal water quality through increasing turbidity and TSS.

Installation and adoption of coastal water quality and habitat condition monitoring system using marine baseline information; this will include periodic monitoring of HAB-causing phytoplankton.



Oil and grease contamination in coastal waters especially in dock area;

Implementation of oil and grease recovery system; Implementation of clean practices; Prohibition of bilge water dumping when ships are docked. All latrines are efficiently fitted with wastewater filtering system;



Contamination of coastal waters with wastewater from mine facilities;

Wastewater from mine site are diverted to settling ponds and treated appropriately.



Overexploitation/ utilization of marine habitats & resources

Support fisheries management programs prescribed in the overall Municipal ICRN Plan to ensure fish stock reproduction and habitat restoration;

Support adoption of income-generating livelihood projects involving women in fisheries and strengthening organized fisher groups;



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Aspect


Affected


Entity Cost


Arrangements

Support advocacy and IEC for responsible fishing practices;

Support marine turtle monitoring to determine presence of turtle nesting sites


The Air Dust emission

Sprinkling of water during dry season to avoid nuisance dust

Provision for top cover of haul trucks

Observance of speed limit



Noise generation from heavy equipment, trucks and stationary sources

Provision for muffler/silencer for heavy equipment and stationary sources

Ensure access areas have sufficient distance and buffer areas from nearest community

Enforce standard speed for trucks and vehicles




The People

Employment Opportunities

Give priority to local qualified residents Proponent n/a n/a

Traffic Provision for signage Provision for traffic aide when necessary

Proponent n/a n/a

III. ABANDONMENT / REHABILITATION PHASE

Land, Water, Air and People

Possible residual waste not mitigated after the end of operation.

Not rehabilitated areas after mining operation

Implement progressive rehabilitation to minimize areas open for mining operation at any given time

Measures to be implemented shall be stipulated in EPEP, FMR/DP and SDMP

Proponent EPEP, FMR/DP and SDMP costs

Mine Rehabilitation Fund and other Financial Guarantee

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Table 5. Summary of Environmental Monitoring Plan for the Entire Operation

Key Environmental

Aspects per Project Phase

Potential Impacts Per

Environmental Sector

Parameter to be

Monitored

Sampling & Measurement Plan Lead

Person

Annual Estimated

Cost

EQPL Range MANAGEMENT MEASURE

Method Frequency Location Alert Action Limit Alert Action Limit

I. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Land

Solid waste generation

Quantity Visual daily Solid waste staging area

PCO Dependent on contract for third party provider

HW generation Quantity Visual daily HW staging area


Water

Siltation TSS

Grab sampling; Gravimetric Method for laboratory analysis

As required

Specified Sampling Stations

PCO Included in the development cost

Surface Water Quality

pH In-situ/ pH meter As required



Air

Noise Sound/ Noise level

Sound/ Noise meter

Quarterly Specified Sampling Stations


Ambient Air Quality

PM10, TSP, SO2, NO2

RA 8749 sampling and analyses methodology: High Volume, Gas Bubbler Griess-Saltzman, Gas Bubbler Paparosaline for TSP& PM10, NO2, SO2, respectively



People Health and safety

Accident Visual Regular Area facility Safety Included in the SHP cost

II. OPERATIONAL PHASE

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Key Environmental




Parameter to be

Monitored


Person

Annual Estimated

Cost



Land Solid Waste Generation

Quantity

Collection, storage and disposal shall be in accordance with RA 9003

Daily Materials Recovery Facility


Water

Water Quality TSS and Oil & Grease

Grab sampling; Gravimetric Method for laboratory analysis of TSS and Gravimetric Method (Petroleum Ether Extraction) for Oil and Grease



Surface Water Quality

pH In-situ/ pH meter As required



Air

Ambient Air Quality

PM10, TSP, SO2, NO2




Stack Emission PM, SOx, NOx

RA 8749 sampling and analyses methodology for

Quarterly Stack sampling port


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Key Environmental




Parameter to be

Monitored


Person

Annual Estimated

Cost



PM, SOx, NOx


Accident Visual regular Area facility Safety Officer

Included in the SHP cost

III. ABANDONMENT PHASE

Land Solid Waste Generation

Quantity Visual daily Solid waste staging area

Mgmt. Dependent on contract for third party provider

Water Water quality degradation

TSS, Oil and Grease

Grab sampling; Gravimetric Method for laboratory analysis of TSS and Gravimetric Method (Petroleum Ether Extraction) for Oil and Grease

As required



Air

Noise Sound/ Noise level

Sound/ Noise meter

As required



Dust and smoke emission

PM10, TSP, SO2, NO2





Accident Visual daily Area facility Mgmt. Included in the SHP cost

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CONTINGENT LIABILITY AND REHABILITATION FUND (CLRF)

CLRF is an environmental guarantee fund mechanism to ensure just and timely compensation for

damages and progressive and sustainable rehabilitation for any adverse effect a mining operation

or activity may cause.

The CLRF shall be in the form of the Mine Rehabilitation Fund and the Mine Waste and Tailing

Fess as stipulated in the Mining Act and shall be administered by the CLRF Steering Committee.

MINE REHABILITATION FUND (MRF)

A Mine Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) shall be established and maintained by proponent as a

reasonable environmental deposit to ensure availability of funds for the satisfactory compliance

with the commitments and performance of the activities stipulated in the EPEP/AEPEP during

specific project phase. For the lateritic nickel and iron ores extraction MRF shall be increased if

necessary.

The MRF shall be deposited as a Trust Fund in a Government depository bank and shall be used

for physical and social rehabilitation of areas and communities effected by mining activities and

for research on the social, technical and preventive aspects of rehabilitation.

The MRF shall be in two forms, namely:

a) Monitoring Trust Fund (MTF). This Fund shall be initiated by the Contractor/Permit Holder and

shall be deposited in a mutually acceptable Government depository bank for the exclusive

use in the monitoring program approved by the MRF Committee.

The MTF shall be in cash and in an amount to be determined by the MRF Committee which

shall not be less than the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP 50,000.00) to cover

maintenance and other operating budget for the transportation and travel expenses, cost of

laboratory analysis, cost of supplies and materials, cost of communication services, cost of

consultancy work and other reasonable expenses incurred by the monitoring team.

Authorization for the disbursement from the MTF shall only be given by the designated

representatives of both the MRF Committee and the Contractor/Permit Holder.

Replenishment of this amount shall be done monthly to correspond to the expenses incurred

by the monitoring team for the month.

b) Rehabilitation Cash Fund (RCF). The Contractor/Permit Holder shall set up a RCF for a

designated amount to ensure compliance with the approved rehabilitation activities and

schedules for specific mining project phase, including research programs as defined in the

EPEP/AEPEP. It shall be equivalent to ten percent (10%) of the total amount needed to

implement the EPEP or Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00), whichever is lower. It shall be

deposited as a Trust Fund in a mutually agreed Government depository bank in four (4) equal

quarterly deposits within fifteen (15) calendars days from the beginning of each quarter of the

first year following the approval of the EPEP.

In the event of withdrawals from RCF, the Contractor shall annually replenish the RCF so as

to maintain the minimum required amount.

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MINE WASTE AND TAILING FEES (MWTF)

MWTF are fees collected semiannually from each operating mill tailing it generated for the

specified period. The amount of fees collected shall accrue to a Mine Waste and Tailings (MWT)

Reserve Fund and shall be deposited in a Government depository bank to be used for a payment

of compensation for damages caused by any mining operations. The MWT Reserve Fund shall

also be utilized for research project duly approved by the CLRF Steering Committee which is

deemed necessary for the promotion and furtherance of its objectives.

MWTF shall be P0.05/MT of Mine Waste produced and P0.10 Mill Tailing Generated from milling

operation.

ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND (ETF)

Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) is guarantee instrument, which will be used to compensate

aggrieved parties for any damages to life or property, undertake community-based environmental

programs and conduct environmental research aimed at strengthening measures to prevent

environmental damage and to finance restoration and rehabilitation of environmental quality

caused by the project. This could be in the form of insurance, letters of credit, trust fund, other

financial instruments and other similar guarantee instruments. ETF shall be increased for the

lateritic nickel and iron ores mining.

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