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Republic of the PhilippinesDEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Environmental Management BureauVisayas Avenue, Quezon City

E N V I R O N M E N T A L I M P A C T A S S E S S M E N T ( E I A ) T E C H N I C A L G U I D E L I N E S I N C O R P O R A T I N GD I S A S T E R R I S K R E D U C T I O N ( D R R ) A N D

C L I M A T E C H A N G E A D A P T A T I O N ( C C A ) C O N C E R N SU N D E R T H E P H I L I P P I N E E I S S Y S T E M

( E I A D R R / C C A T E C H N I C A L G U I D E L I N E S )


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Environmental Management BureauVisayas Avenue, Quezon City Philippines

EIA DRR/CCA Technical Guidelines 1

A. Introduction

Consistent with the principles of sustainable development, it is the policy of the Statethat optimum economic development shall be achieved without delay but shall bepursued ensuring that the present generation meets its needs without compromising

the needs of the future generations, consistent with the principles of sustainabledevelopment. The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS)established under Presidential Decree 1586 in 1978 provides a systems-orientedintegrated approach in the analysis and management of environmental concerns vis--vis national development program. It requires proponent to conduct EnvironmentalImpact Assessment (EIA) and secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate(ECC) prior to implementation of development projects classified as environmentallycritical or those that are proposed to be located in environmentally critical areas.

As a planning and decision-making tool, the essential purpose of the EIA process isto improve decision making and to ensure that project options under considerationare environmentally sound and sustainable (World Bank, 1999). However,

conventional EIA does not include natural hazards and climate change projections asenvironmental considerations either as factors in assessing the impact of the projecton the environment, or with respect to the impact of the environment on the project.Considering the disastrous effects of natural hazards and the potential aggravatingeffects of climate change, it is essential that EIA cover natural hazards and relatedrisk as well as the anticipated rise in the frequency and intensity of climatologicalhazards associated with climate change,

1. Context/Rationale

The Philippines is one of the countries in the world that is prone to natural hazards.Deaths from natural disasters in the 1990 decade and in 2000-2006 have increasedcompared with the 1980 decade levels. A significant number of deaths are caused bytyphoons. The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) has estimated that anaverage of 500 people are killed each year due to typhoons tropical cyclones duringthe period 1970-2002. The high number of deaths in the 90s was mainly due to the1990 earthquake that struck Luzon and the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption wherein liveslost numbered about 2,000 and 6,200 respectively. The NDCC recorded a totalnumber of 36,019 deaths caused by natural disasters from 1980 to 2006. 1

In economic terms, the average cost of direct damage from natural disasters from1970 to 2006 is estimated at PhP15 billion at 2000 prices. Direct damage covers

damage to agricultural crops, public infrastructure and private homes. Damage ishighest at about PhP70 billion in 1978 when 15 disasters struck the country. Othermajor disasters with high direct damage are the Luzon earthquake in 1990 (aboutPhP66 billion), the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991 (about PhP33 billion) and thedroughts in 1984 and 1987. As a result, the declines in gross domestic product(GDP) were estimated at: (a) 1.2 percent due to the 1990 Luzon earthquake; (b) 0.9percent due to the Pinatubo eruption; and (c) 0.5 percent average due to typhoonsevery year. 2

1NEDA-UNDP-EU, Guidelines on Mainstreaming Risk Reduction in Sub-national Development and land

use/physical planning in the Philippines2NEDA-UNDP-EU, Guidelines on Mainstreaming Risk Reduction in Sub-national Development and landuse/physical planning in the Philippines


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Compounding this vulnerability to natural hazards are the perceived effects of climatechange. According to the Fourth Assessment Report (Working Group 1) of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the warming of the climate system isdeemed unequivocal, as it is now evident from observations of increases in globalaverage air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising

global average sea level.

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As global climate change escalates, the risk of floods, droughts and severe stormsincreases. In its 4th Assessment Report, the Inter-governmental Panel on ClimateChange (IPCC) projects that rising global temperature will cause increasing droughtin mid-latitudes and semi-arid latitudes, increased water stress in many parts of theworld, increased damage from storms, and coastal flooding affecting millions morepeople each year.

The IPCC also concludes in the report of Working Group II that there aredocumented associations between changes in temperature and observations ofchanges in physical and biological systems in the aquatic, terrestrial and marine

environments. These are environmental receptors that are typically covered in EIAs.As such, it is imperative that EIA should not only focus on possible environmentaldegradation but also ensure that the disaster- and climate-related consequences ofpotential projects are carefully spelt out as part of the environmental assessmentprocess and taken into account in project design. For instance, clearing mangrovesto make way for prawn farming or tourism development may generate substantiallivelihood opportunities but it also increases exposure to storm surges and tsunamis.

In order to ensure that natural hazard- and climate-related factors are incorporated inthe environmental assessment process, it is necessary that:

The environmental assessment process should consider natural hazards, climate

change and related risks as a fundamental first step in broader project scopingand the findings used to determine if disaster and/or climate risks should beexamined in further detail in other components of the project appraisal process.

Systematic analysis of the potential disaster/climate risk-related consequences ofa project via its impact on the environment should be included as a centralcomponent of the environmental assessment process especially in hazard-proneareas.

Measures to address identified environmental issues including DRR/CCAconcerns should be formulated for incorporation in the final design andimplementation of project.

2. Objectives of the Guidelines

The EIA DRR/CCA Technical Guidelines is intended to promote climate changeadaptation and disaster risk reduction at the project level as well as to streamline EIArequirements under the PEISS as provided for in DENR MC 2010-14. Specifically,the Guidelines have the following general objectives:

To provide enhanced standards for the preparation of EIA Reports that arecustomized for specific industry types as required under the PEISS; and

To provide guidance for project proponents in integrating DRR and CCA

3Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Fourth Assessment Report: Climate Change 2007 (ThePhysical Science Basis)


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concerns in the project planning stage through the EIA Process in order tofacilitate review and implementation of projects by incorporating international bestpractices.

This EIA Technical Guidelines on DRR/CCA is formulated to provide EIA

practitioners and stakeholders with:

an understanding of the implications of disaster and climate change risks inrelation to the preparation of an EIA Report;

direction on a project-specific basis on how disaster risks and climate changeneeds to be considered in an EIA;

sources of information for use in assessing disaster risks and climate changeimplications, and

guidance in incorporating DRR and CCA considerations into the EIA process.

Notes for users:

The EIA Technical Guidelines on DRR/CCA is intended as the guidefor proponents and preparers on mainstreaming DRR/CCA at theproject level. The DRR/CCA activities in the PEISS is not intended toreplace the responsibilities of government agencies in the conduct ofnatural hazard assessment, disaster risk assessment (DRA), sectoralimpact assessment, vulnerability assessment and other similar studiesat the national and sub-national levels.

3. Scope of the Guidelines

This Guidelines, including the annexes, shall be collectively known as theEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Technical Guidelines forIncorporating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation(CCA) concerns in the Philippine EIS System (EIA DRR/CCA TechnicalGuidelines)

This EIA DRR/CCA Technical Guidelines shall serve as the guidance document forthe conduct of EIA and preparation of EIA Reports (i.e., EIS) required for ECCapplications under the PEISS. The EIA is enhanced as a risk-based planning tool to

integrate DRR and CCA concerns in the project design and implementation. ThisEIA DRR/CCA Technical Guidelines covers both the EIA requirement forEnvironmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) and Non-ECPs located in EnvironmentallyCritical Areas (ECA) as defined under PP 2146 and the existing implementing rulesand regulations. Following are the components of this guidance document:

General guidance document which provides the conceptual framework forMainstreaming DRR/CCA in EIA

Procedures on the use of the DRR/CCA-enhanced EIS Screening Forms

Procedures on the use of the DRR/CCA-enhanced IEE Checklist Report Forms


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B. General Guidance for Mainstreaming DRR/CCA in EIA

1. Overview of the Philippine EIS System

Under the PEISS, the EIA is a comprehensive and systematic process designed to

identify, analyze and evaluate the environmental effects of proposed projects. As aprocess, it is intended to:

involve the public in an open, transparent and participatory manner

allow for the effective integration of environmental considerations and publicconcerns into the decision-making process

provide a powerful tool to help decision-makers achieve the goal of sustainabledevelopment

Projects covered by the PEISS are defined in the Revised Procedural Manual forDAO 2003-30. Heavy industries, resource extractive industries, infrastructureprojects and golf course projects are considered as ECPs that are covered under thePEISS. Also covered are projects located in ECAs such as areas declared by law asnational parks, watershed reserves, wildlife preserves, sanctuaries; areas set asideas aesthetic potential tourist spots; areas which are traditionally occupied by culturalcommunities or tribes; areas frequently visited and/or hard-hit by natural calamities(geologic hazards, floods, typhoons, volcanic activity, etc.); and areas with criticalslopes among others. Details on coverage and thresholds are contained in themanual.

The EIA process in the Philippines consists of seven (7) steps presented in briefbelow with each step equally important in determining the overall environmental

performance of the project:

1) Screening. The first stage of EIA to determine whether a proposed project iscovered under the PEISS. And for covered projects, the level of assessmentrequired;

2) Scoping. This stage identifies the key issues and corresponding impact thatshould be the focus of the EIA. This stage also defines the spatial boundary andtime limit of the study;

3) Impact analysis. This stage of EIA includes gathering of baseline information aswell as identification and prediction of the likely environmental and social impact

of the proposed project and the evaluation of its significance;

4) Mitigation. This step in EIA involves the formulation of recommended actions toreduce and avoid the potential adverse environmental consequences ofdevelopment activities;

5) Reporting. At this stage, the results of EIA in a form of a report (i.e., EIA report) isprepared for submission to the EMB;

6) Review of EIA/Project Appraisal. The EMB examines the adequacy andappropriateness of the EIA report. EMB also ensures that information necessaryfor decision-making are contained in the EIA report;


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7) Project Implementation and Monitoring. At this stage, the project iscommissioned. Project M&E are designed to to ensure that the actualimpact ofthe project do not exceed the legal standards and implementation of themitigation measures are in the manner as described in the EIA report.

2. Mainstreaming DRR/CCA in the EIA Process

The DRR/CCA-enhanced EIA is a tool for ensuring that future developments (e.g.,projects) are resilient and that their environmental impact do not exacerbate naturalhazards or climate changes effects on human or natural systems. It should also benoted that the integration of DRR and CCA considerations into the EIA processrequires no change to the essential steps or sequence of the EIA process itself.

Basic Project Considerations

In the initial project definition and description, there is a need to determine if naturalhazards and climate change are likely to be potential considerations in the EIA

process. Factors influencing this decision include:

the nature of the project and its setting;

the life of the project;

natural hazard and climate-related parameters likely to influence the criticalenvironmental receptors and the project;

anticipated changes to these parameters over the life of the project;

applicable regulatory requirements, guidelines and expectations.

At this stage, the principles of precautionary approach should be applied inincorporating DRR/CCA into the EIA process. The precautionary approachrecognizes that the absence of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reasonto postpone decisions where there is a risk of serious or irreversible harm, and thatprecautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationshipsare not fully established scientifically.

Project Screening

Screening of projects for coverage and EIA Requirement under the Philippine EISsystem involves the consideration of the project type (i.e., ECP) and thresholds aswell as its location in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs).

Conceptually, projects would undergo additional screening by determining if theirenvironmental impact are highly likely to contribute to increased vulnerability tonatural hazards and climate change. These impact would be site-specific, typicallyreversible and, in most cases, risk reduction/mitigation measures could easily beincorporated in the EMP/EMoP.

Under this EIA DRR/CCA Technical Guidelines, the screening process would bestrengthened with the use of hazard maps generated by mandated agencies (e.g.,PHIVOLCS, MGB) and funded projects (e.g., READY Project). The screeningprocess is further refined with the use of the climate change projections generated byPAGASA.

Project Scoping


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This stage of the process is critical as it defines the scope of the EIA to be required.EIA reports should, in general, present detailed information concerning the nature,scope, setting (legal, financial, institutional) and timing for the proposed project oractivity. The level of information that may be required shall be within what is relevant

and available at the Feasibility Study Stage specific detailed engineering designshall not be required. The project description to be submitted for purposes ofscoping should contain sufficient information to frame the scope of the EIAinvestigation so that time and resources are focused on relevant issues.

It is important to note that scoping simply indicates whether or not there is concern. Itdoes not determine the extent of an effect, or whether an effect will actually occur.Public concern raised at a meeting is sufficient at this stage to flag an issue asimportant enough to be included in the scoping task. It is at this stage that scopingmust also determine whether natural hazards and/or climate change is/are relevantand should be included in the EIA whether in relation to potential changes to theenvironment, or in consideration of the effects of the environment on the project.

Scoping must consider both natural hazards and climate change in relation to:

Project design criteria review and justify current project design criteria andcode-related issues (i.e., regulatory requirements such as safety, structural) withrespect to predicted climatic changes and to the physical environment over thelife-span of the project. If necessary, amend the project design criteriaappropriately and/or apply modified design factors to the project.

Ecological, socio-economic and physical factors determine possible changesand/or additions to critical environmental receptors to be studied (e.g., health andsafety, or pathways) due to natural hazards and/or climate changes over the life-

span of the project, and incorporate them into the EIA process. This also includespossible physical environmental factors that might affect the project.

Environmental impact identify possible environmental impact (includingcumulative effects, if appropriate) based on effects associated with naturalhazards and/or climate changes being considered for the life-span of the project.

Note that the integration of natural hazards and climate change into the EIA processshould not necessarily require modification of existing regulatory requirements, bestpractices or performance standards, which would be outside of the scope of an EIA.In addition, it is important not to shift liability or introduce unreasonable costs into theEIA process. However, it is important to consider the effects of natural hazards andthe implications of the frequency and intensity of climatic extremes, for example, andtheir effects on both the project and its potentially modified impact on theenvironment.

Under this EIA DRR/CCA Technical Guidelines, the scoping would ensure thatdescription of the project/activity includes the identification of environmental or socialissues of concern as well as any natural hazards and climate change vulnerabilitiesat the project level. One potential mode of integration is the assessment of issuesespecially with regards to the historical and projected occurrence of tropical cyclonesand other extreme climate events in the proposed project location that may affectproject design, construction, implementation or abandonment.

Examples of integration schemes for disaster and climate change risk are as follows(especially for projects located in hazard-prone areas):


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Energy impact of hydropower projects on natural water flow and floodingpatterns.

Transport impact of road construction and associated infrastructure on drainagesystems and flooding patterns.

Urban development - impact of development on the capacity of services andutilities to prevent increased risk of flooding as could occur if, say, drainagesystems are inadequate or garbage collection services are limited, resulting indumping of garbage in drainage systems or waterways.

Mining implications for droughts and floods from impact of mining operations onlevel of groundwater.

Agriculture impact on soil erosion and consequences in terms of levels of waterretention, downstream siltation and flooding. Resilience of proposed projects inthe event of rainfall excesses or deficits.

Fisheries consequences of clearance of mangroves and other vegetation. Forestry risk reduction benefits of forestry projects (e.g., in providing protection

against windstorms, landslides or tsunamis and reducing the risk of flashflooding).

For projects that require an EIS, DRR/CCA-enhanced EIS ScreeningForms are provided in Annex 1.

Impact Analysis

In general, the EIA process requires a detailed identification of significant impact.Determining whether an impact is significant is a critical step in an EIA, and it isnecessary to identify the criteria on which this decision is based.

Traditional EIA typically views the environment in its current state, usually based on aseasonal analysis of conditions (e.g., wet and dry seasons). The existing status ofeach environmental receptor is characterized, and project activities are thenanalyzed vis--vis the existing environment to determine the impact.

Incorporating natural hazards and climate change impact requires a paradigm shiftfrom this perspective, as the existing environment can no longer be viewed as aconstant and separate from project effects. In fact, a specific analysis of the potential

changes associated with natural hazards and/or climate change will be requiredbefore the impact of project activities can be isolated and assessed. The essence ofthe EIA process does not change. Effects on the environment with and without theproject are still determined, and the existing definitions of significance should be usedto evaluate the impact of the project after climate change considerations had beenintegrated.

EIA, being ideally conducted at the project planning stage has a lot of uncertainties,thus the need to consider options and alternatives. The analysis of environmentalimpact shall consider range of assumptions on production capacity, areas ofdevelopment, process technologies, emissions, discharges and other wastes. Underthis DRR/CCA-enhanced guidelines, the PAGASA climate projections for 2020 and

2050 in the province where the project is to be located should be integrated in theproject impact analysis. Examination of the consequences of climate variability and


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changes as well as the effectiveness, costs and feasibility of adaptations that canreduce vulnerability at the project level shall also be included in the impact analysis

Ideally, the EIA shall consider the potential effects of the project (during construction,operation and, if relevant, decommissioning) on the frequency, intensity and

consequences of significant natural hazards and the impact of these hazards, in turn,on the project. The assessment should take into account relevant natural hazardsand climate change concerns (e.g., how a rise in sea level might affect storm surgesor how changes in precipitation might affect drought and flooding). In some cases,findings of mathematical and computer-based hazard modeling exercises in theproject area (for instance, modeling of earthquake, flood or windstorm) should beused. Such exercises, if not available, should be undertaken for large projects inhigh-risk areas.

On the other hand, the EIA process provides an excellent means to ensure thatenvironmental effects on the project are considered and factored into projectdecision-making. Possible adverse effects of the environment (in terms of natural

hazards and/or climate change) on the project may include:

destruction of the project or components of the project;

negative impact to the operation and productivity of the project;

increase in cost of project development;

revisions of project design;

increase in maintenance frequency and costs, and

requirement for future project modifications.

Potential effects of the environment on the design criteria shall be the primaryconcern of the project. Decisions on the project design criteria must be made in thecontext of the climate change projections over the lifespan of the project. Detailedanalysis may not necessarily be done during this assessment, but the source ofclimate predictions and their specific magnitude must be described along with therationale for accepting the design criteria. Overall, any adverse impact of extremeclimate events on the project should be identified and the likelihood of theiroccurrence specified.

These assessments will help to determine if these effect/s is/are significant. Ifpotential effects are deemed significant, appropriate management, mitigation andadaptation options must be identified. Furthermore, if it has been determined that a

project is highly affected by climate change, a project-level climate changeadaptation program should be also developed to address significant impact anddefine project adaptation measures.

For projects that require an EIS, DRR/CCA-enhanced EIS ScreeningForms provide lists of projected impact and corresponding baselinedata requirement as well as prescribed assessment methodology andapproach in consideration of the disaster and climate changevulnerability parameters relevant for specific types of projects. Thesepre-identified requirements shall be included as part of impact analysisof the EIA.

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disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation options areprovided for particular project types to be filled-up/accomplished.

Detailed guidance on the use of the forms is provided in other sectionsof this EIA DRR/CCA Technical Guidelines.

Impact Mitigation Planning

The impact mitigation section of the EIA report should consider the reduction orelimination of residual impact remaining after standard measures (such as installationof pollution control devices and erosion control techniques) have been applied. Notethat standard mitigation through best management practices is typically an integralpart of the project design.

Measures associated with disaster risk reduction and climate change will normally fallwithin this category and may include a range appropriate to the project and itssetting. Mitigation, including any DRR/CCA measures, should remain focused on

reduction or elimination of significant impact of the project on the environment as wellas the effects of the disaster and climate change risk projections on the project.

Notes for users:

The mainstreaming DRR/CCA in the PEISS is focused at the projectlevel. As such, the assessment process should be limited to theimpact of a project on natural hazards as well as effects of natural andclimate hazards on the project. Likewise, risk reduction andadaptation measures should be appropriate for project level

implementation.

Preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

As a process, the EIA is primarily used to identify potentially significant impact andformulate measures to reduce those impact to acceptable levels. The results of theprocess is documented in an environmental impact statement (EIS). The EIS isprepared in order to convey the results of the various analyses conducted during theEIA as well as to incorporate the management, mitigation and adaptation measuresnecessary to address natural hazard/climate change vulnerabilities and risksidentified. The EIS should also be used to ensure that the program for monitoringproject implementation and impact includes the assessment of effectiveness of thesemeasures.

The nature, quality and quantity of data, impact assessment and managementmeasures presented in the EIS shall include those that will be most useful and criticalin the integration of environmental, social, climate risk reduction and disaster riskreduction concerns during the preparation and finalization of the Proponentsfeasibility study and subsequent activities of the project such as detailed engineeringdesign, construction, operation and decommissioning/abandonment.

For projects that require an EIS, DRR/CCA-enhanced EIS Screening

Forms will serve as the checklist of information and analysisrequirements identifed during the scoping stage.


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For projects where the IEE Checklist Report Form would suffice, theduly accomplished/completed form serves as the EIA Report for theproposed project.

Detailed guidance on the use of the forms is provided in other sectionsof this EIA DRR/CCA Technical Guidelines.

Review Process

The review process of the Philippine EIS System is premised on the criteria of:

Clarity. The EIS document is intended to communicate the results of the EIA to awide range of stakeholders including regulators, evaluators from variousdisciplines and professions, decision makers, affected communities, and the

general public. It should therefore be written in such a way that it is easilyunderstood.

Balance. There are many ways by which balance can be gauged. An EISdocument is balanced if it is devoid of bias in the presentation and analysis ofdata. It is not supposed to provide justifications for pre-conceived conclusions infavor of any interest group. Moreover, the EIS document should demonstrate abalanced treatment of descriptive and analytical discussion. Facts or data andtheir meaning or interpretation should be presented in tandem; one without theother will not withstand scientific scrutiny.

Accuracy and Precision. These are universal criteria that need to be satisfiedthrough scientific inquiry or investigation. All analytical data presented in the EIS

should satisfy the prescribed levels of accuracy and precision as derived fromestablished statistical tools and methods. Furthermore, all the baselinecharacterization methods (e.g., sampling, survey, testing procedures), as well asimpact prediction tools and techniques (e.g., modeling techniques, field tests,laboratory experiments) used in the EIA study will be scrutinized not only forstatistical, but also for scientific soundness.

Under this EIA DRR/CCA Technical Guidelines, the integration of DRR/CCA into thereview process will also ensure that:

All potentially significant environmental impact have been identified andanalyzed. And, that the assessment considered both the climate change

projections and the hazard potential in the proposed project location.Furthermore, the review process shall ensure that appropriate impact mitigationmeasures as well as climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction hasbeen formulated and analyzed based on agreements during the screening andscoping stages.

The project proponent has committed to implement and incorporate in the projectdesign the appropriate and sufficient impact management and mitigationmeasures as well as incorporate the appropriate climate change adaptation anddisaster risk reduction considerations in the project design.

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In the context of the PEISS, monitoring and evaluation is undertaken after theissuance of the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) to determine whetherpredictions made in the EIA report were accurate. Furthermore, if disaster andclimate change risks has been identified as potential concerns, the M&E shouldinclude this consideration. Monitoring should focus on areas where potentially

significant impact could occur, or where mitigating measures have been proposed.

The knowledge base for disaster risks and climate change in project-specific areaswill normally improve substantially over the life of a project. It should also be notedthat disaster and/or climate change risks are normally a long-term risks, hence maybe difficult to assess in the short-term (i.e., project life). Thus, if a project isparticularly sensitive to disaster risks and/or climate change over its predicted life,monitoring should include periodic assessment of these aspects by reviewing newinformation and/or monitoring specific hazard/climate elements. At the minimum, theevaluation should focus on the determination if the mitigating and/or adaptationmeasures that were put in place are effective and whether there were problems orexcessive costs associated with them.

The compliance monitoring by the project proponent, validation by the MMT (ifrequired) and the evaluation by the EMB should focus on confirming whethermitigating measures are performing as designed, or to identify changes needed toaddress the actual environmental impact of the project. This will show whether theproject had achieved its objectives or had caused unintended adverse impact. Inwhich case, it may be necessary to re-assess adaptation options, select newmitigation and/or adaptation measures or modify the current set of measures.

C. Procedures on the use of the CRR/CCA Enhanced

Screening Forms1. Purpose of the EIS Screening Forms

For projects requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), DRR/CCA-enhanced EIS Screening Forms has been developed as a guide for the scopingprocess. These screening forms are basically checklists of the required scope of theEIA. The forms also provide guidance on the methodology for incorporating disasterand climate change risks including the formulation of appropriate mitigation andadaptation options at the project level.

The EIS Screening Forms have been customized for specific industry type to allow

for a more precise identification of the following:

assessment needs in terms of specific impact of each industry types

the critical climate and disaster risk parameters that need to be incorporated inthe EIA

disaster risk reduction measures and/or climate change adaptation options thatshould be considered/studied and incorporated in the project design

The purpose of this document is to guide users (e.g., the project proponent, EIAConsultant, the EMB and other stakeholders) in implementing a risk based planningand management system for the proposed project in consideration of environmentalmanagement concerns as well as the climate change and disaster risks concerns.This shall also serve as a guide for the formulation of an enhanced environmental


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management plan which has integrated climate change adaptation and disaster riskreduction plan as an input to the overall project design.

2. Use of the EIS Screening Forms

The EIS Screening Form was structured based on the prescribed outline inaccordance with DENR Memorandum Circular 2010-14 dated 29 June 2010. Theform also includes the pre-identification of the potential environmental impact specificto the industry type. The baseline data and the assessment methodologyrequirement are likewise based on these considerations. The same form could beused for completeness checking of EIAs being submitted as a requirement for ECCapplication. Columns have been provided for such purpose.

Available data on identified hazard areas and climate projections for specificprovinces shall be included in the assessment of project impact. Specifically, climateprojections for rainfall, temperature, tropical cyclones and extreme climate events foryears 2020 and 2050 shall be used. Furthermore, climate change adaptation

program shall be developed as part of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).Likewise, available data on areas prone to hazards or have historical incidence ofdisasters shall be used to develop the Disaster Risk Management Plan at the projectlevel that shall likewise be incorporated in the EMP and considered in the projectdesign.

3. The EIS Screening Forms

The EIA Screening Form is composed of ten (10) major sections:

Executive Summary

Section I Project Description

Section II Key Environmental Impact and Management / Monitoring Plan;

Section III Environmental / Ecological Risks Assessment;

Section IV Impact Management Plan;

Section V Social Development Framework (SDP) and IEC Framework

Section VI Environmental Compliance Monitoring

Section VII Emergency Response Policy and Generic Guidelines

Section VIII Abandonment / Decommissioning / Rehabilitation Policy Section IX Institutional Plan for EMP Implementation

The Executive Summary

The Screening Form starts with the Executive Summary. This section should bewritten clearly and concisely as a stand-alone document summarizing the mainfindings of the study and how they were reached. The summary should cover allmain issues discussed in the Report and contain at least a brief description of theproject and the environment.

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adaptation measures to be undertaken by the proponent and a description of anysignificant residual impact.

A brief discussion of the method by which data were obtained should also beincluded.

Section I. Project Description

1. The proponent/EIA consultant should indicate precise location and boundaries ofthe proposed project shown on a detailed (preferably topographic) map, astatement of the objectives of the proposed project, its component and size,manpower and indicative project investment cost, including all portions andphases of the project with corresponding timeframes needed for evaluation andreview of the environmental impact should be provided.

2. Under Project Rationale, the proponent should be able to state clearly thepurpose or justification (in reference to specific sustainable development agenda,e.g., regional development plan, provincial development plan, local development

plan) of the proposed project in order to allow for an evaluation of theenvironmental effects vis--vis the proposed development.

3. Under Project Alternatives, a brief discussion on feasible alternatives includingthe reasons for the selection of the preferred option. The discussion shouldinclude comparison of significant adverse environmental impact of the variousoptions and the consideration of prevailing and projected environmental issues.Likewise, the no project option should form part of this discussion. A noproject alternative is not equivalent to a status quo condition, as it must accountfor growth and development in the foreseeable future if the proposed project werenot approved based on current plans and available infrastructure and communityservice.

4. The Project Component section should present a clear description of the project(text and maps, when possible) of projects basic lay-out, activities and supportfacilities likely to cause environmental effects. This information will serve asbenchmark against which to measure environmental changes and assess impact.

5. Under item on method/technology option, identify the types and quantities ofwastes which might be produced, and the proposed disposal scheme/s.

An improvement under this section should include a description of thevulnerability to natural hazards associated with climate change. Wastes includeall residual process materials, effluents and emissions. The types and quantitiesof waste matter or residual materials as well as the rate at which these will be

generated should be estimated. Further, the ways which the proposed projectproposed to treat these wastes and residuals should be indicated, together withthe pathways by which they will eventually be disposed of to the environment. Ifwaste is to be recycled, the process should be outlined in the report.

6. Project size refers to a description of the magnitude of operation including anyassociated activities required by or for the project using parameters specified inAnnex 2-1bof the Revised Procedural Manual for DAO 2003-30.

7. Development Plan, Description of Project Phases and CorrespondingTimeframes refer to detailed description of the processes and activities includingtimeframes associated with the different phases (i.e. pre-construction,construction, operation, abandonment) of the proposed project.


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8. Manpower. In the discussion, the estimated number of people that will beemployed in the various project phases should be provided. The skill andqualification requirements should also be indicated.

9. Indicative Project Investment Cost. The Project Investment Cost is a naturaloutgrowth of the proposed project expenditures covering the entire project

operation tasks and staffing processes. The cost estimate should be tied to theoverall performance and realization of the proposed project covering the periodfrom preplanning, pre-construction, construction, operation all the way toabandonment phase of the entire engagement.

Section II. Key Environmental Impact and Management / Monitoring Plan

Key Environmental Impact

The current policy directive under DENR MC 2010-14 is to focus the EIA Reportrequirement to the most essential information and on the environmental aspects thathave scientific basis and are verifiable for specific project type. As such, integrated

analysis by environmental receptors (i.e., land, water, air and people) shall be usedin presenting the baseline information, impact assessment, impact management andimpact monitoring.

The discussions shall be based on the pre-identified project-specific environmentalimpact as reflected in the various screening forms developed. The required baselineinformation has likewise been focused on the relevant parameters in relation to thepre-identified key environmental impact.

The nature of the environmental impact shall be analyzed as to whether these aredirect or indirect, synergistic or cumulative, short, medium or long-term, permanent or

temporary, positive or negative. The impact should also be investigated anddescribed with particular regard to identifying its effects on biodiversity, soil, water,air, climate, coastal landscape, human health risk and the interactions between them.

The expected relevance that the projected impact will have for people and theenvironment should be considered in this section. The sources of standards andcriteria, together with the rationale, assumptions and value judgments used inassessing significance should be fully described. The significance of an impactshould be assessed, taking into consideration national and international qualitystandards where available.

Local land use plans, guidelines and policies shall serve as the main reference point

of discussions. If necessary, additional data shall be collected to support theassessment taking into account natural and human activities.

The analysis of impact should consider not just the current baseline scenario but alsoclimate change projections and disaster risks specifically for relevant parameters thathave been pre-identified and reflected in the EIS Screening Forms. The sectionshould also include sufficient background in terms of climate trends and climatechange projections that may affect the project area. The level of detail in thisdescription should be sufficient to convey the general nature of environmental andsocial resources condition of the affected areas.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP)


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The proponent/preparer must be able to formulate an EMP that describes how themitigation and other environmental measures will be implemented. These measuresshould be set out to cover all phases of the project from pre-construction,construction, operation through decommissioning phase, and should outlinemitigation and other measures that will be undertaken to ensure compliance with

environmental regulations and reduce or eliminate adverse impact. The cost ofmitigation should be assessed and included in the report.

The proponent/preparer must also be able to formulate appropriate risk reduction andadaptation measures that would address significant disaster and climate changeimpact at the project level. These measures must address adverse impact of theproject on the environment as well as the impact of the environment on the project.

Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP)

The proponent/EIA consultant must be able to formulate an EMoP that would monitorthe following concerns: (i) extent and severity of the actual environmental impact

against the predicted impact; (ii) performance of the environmental protectionmeasures or compliance with pertinent rules and regulations; (iii) trends in impact;and (iv) overall effectiveness of the project EMP.

The Environmental Monitoring Plan should identify specific parameters to bemonitored based on impact assessment as well as the necessary sampling andmeasurement plan, responsible entity/ies and environmental quality performancemanagement scheme.

Specific monitoring scheme should be developed for each of the pre-identifiedenvironmental impact for specific project types as identified in the various EISscreening form. The availability of such monitoring plan/s shall be verified prior to

official acceptance of the EIS for ECC applications.

As a guide for completeness checking prior to official acceptance of the EIS for ECCapplications, blank columns are provided to the right of the listing of keyenvironmental impact, baseline data and assessment method requirement listing.Page numbers where the baseline data, impact assessment, impact managementand monitoring plan requirements could be found within the EIS shall be indicated inthe screening form by the proponent/preparer together with the EIS submitted forprocedural screening.

Section III. Environmental / Ecological Risks Assessment

This component of the EIA Screening Form is required if the proposed projectinvolves hazardous, toxic, flammable, or explosive materials or chemicals, orinvolves the construction of structures such as dams, bridges, which would endangerlife, property, or the environment should they fail;

Appropriate and sufficient data shall be provided in Project Descriptionfor Scoping (PDS) to allow for determination whether an ERA isrequired or not.

The preparer/proponent shall undertake initial screening (for ERA

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scoping process is only deemed completed when it includes thedetermination of ERA requirement.

For these types of projects, the PDS should include the following:

- Projected inventory of hazardous materials- MSDS of the hazardous materials- Level of Coverage Computation based on Annex 2-7e of the Revised

Procedural Manual for DAO 2003-30 (for projects involving hazardous, toxic,flammable, or explosive materials or chemicals and other unclassified hazardousmaterials)

- Maximum impounding/storage capacity (for projects involving the construction ofstructures such as dams, bridges, which would endanger life, property, or theenvironment should they fail such as dams, mining pits, tailings ponds, and othersimilar structures)

During scoping, the type of risk shall be identified by putting a check mark () on theboxes provided in the first column of the last page of the screening forms. Therequirement for a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) shall be decided upon duringthe scoping based on the validation of the Level of Coverage Computation done orbased on technical discussions and a check mark () shall be put in the boxprovided if QRA would be required.

As a guide for completeness checking prior to official acceptance of the EIS for ECCapplications, blank columns are provided at the right of the ERA requirement listingpage numbers where the specific risk assessment, emergency response plan andthe monitoring plan requirements could be found within the EIS shall provided by theproponent/preparer together with the EIS submitted for procedural screening.

Section V. Social Development Framework (SDP) and IEC Framework

The SDP and IEC Framework shall be required for all ECPs. These may be requiredfor EIS-Based ECC applications for non ECPs at the discretion of the EMB-RO.

Social Development Framework Plan (SDP)

The SDP of the project shall be derived from and aligned with the LGU's existingSDP. The project's SDP normally aims to prevent/mitigate the project adverse impactand enhance the positive impact on people's livelihood, health and environment. TheSDP shall contain the following: a.) Livelihood or community development

programs/activities, b.) Responsible party and/or beneficiaries, c.) partner Institutions(government, NGO, others), d.) timeframe of implementation, and e.) source of fundsand amount allocated per activity/ component

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Framework

The IEC is a critical component in establishing support, linkages, and participation ofthe stakeholders by raising awareness about the proposed project and its impact onthe environment including climate change, natural hazards and the associated risksand vulnerabilities. Public consultations are needed to generate awareness, enableinformed opinions/views, and solicit suggestions/approaches from the community. Itis important that misconceptions are clarified and stakeholders are fully aware and

well informed so as to eventually stimulate dynamic participation and support in theimplementation of adequate responses in the locality.


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The IEC Framework shall include the following information: a) Target SectorIdentified as needing Project IEC, b) Major topic/s or concerns in relation to project,c) IEC Scheme/Strategy/Methods, d) Information medium, e) Indicative timelines andfrequency, and f) Indicative cost.

Section VI. Environmental Compliance Monitoring

The environmental compliance monitoring describes the monitoring activities toensure that adverse environmental impact will be minimized and the EMP isimplemented. It describes how, when, where the environmental compliancemonitoring activities will be undertaken; who will carry them out; and who shouldreceive the monitoring report. It also clearly describes the commitment of theproponent and identifies the implementation scheme and source of funds for suchactivities.

Section VII. Emergency Response Policy and Generic Guidelines

In general, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Policy and GenericGuidelines aims to prevent, control and/or limit possible onsite and offsite negativeimpact arising from adverse events associated with a particular project in a givenarea. Also, in anticipation of adverse impact of climate change, an EmergencyResponse Plan should be designed to provide mitigation measures, if not prevent,occurrence of adverse impact, which could lead to accidents, and to reduce themagnitude of consequences in the event that accidents may happen.

An Emergency Response Plan should have the following components, which shouldconsider vulnerabilities to disaster risk and climate change:

Safety Management Policy

Emergency response Organization

Evacuation and Rescue Plan

Fire/Toxic Gas Explosion Accident Prevention and Control

Section VIII. Abandonment / Decommissioning / Rehabilitation Policy

The essence of abandonment/decommissioning and rehabilitation should be torestore the stability of the project site, improve the aesthetic quality and to render theland suitable for some other productive uses.

In addition, the Abandonment and Rehabilitation Policies and Procedures to beadopted by the proponent should aim to achieve the following: (i) reduce or eliminateadverse environmental effects once the project ceases to operate, (ii) re-establishphysical and biological conditions which meet regulatory requirements, and (iii)ensure that the decommissioned project do not pose an unacceptable risk to publichealth and safety.

Section IX. Institutional Plan for EMP Implementation

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The plan should specifically define an institutional structure that would: (i) ensure theintegration of all environmental concerns in overall planning through coordination withaffected stakeholders; (ii) ensure observance of proper safeguards in the executionof all activities, including those in existence that have or are likely to have significantimpact on the environment; and (iii) enforce environmental standards, regulations

and policies relating to environment safety, public health, ecology and biodiversity.

D. Procedures on the use of the CRR/CCA Enhanced IEEChecklist Report Forms

1. Purpose of the IEE Checklist Report Forms

For projects where an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Checklist Report Formis prescribed, DRR/CCA-enhanced IEE Checklist Report Forms has been developedto serve as the EIS submission for ECC application. Concerns on disaster andclimate change risks have been integrated in the Checklist Forms.

The Checklist Forms have been customized for specific industry type for a moreprecise identification of the following:

assessment needs in terms of specific impact of specific industry types

the critical climate and disaster risk parameters that need to be incorporated inthe EIA

disaster risk reduction measures and/or climate change adaptation options thatshould be considered/studied and incorporated in the project design

The purpose of this document is to guide users (e.g., the project proponent, the EMB

and other stakeholders) in implementing a risk based planning and managementsystem for the proposed project in consideration of environmental managementconcerns as well as the climate change and disaster risks concerns. The ChecklistForms also provide a pre-structured and enhanced environmental management planwhich has integrated climate change adaptation and disaster risk reductionconsiderations as an input to the overall project design.

The IEE Checklist Report Form is a simplified form identifying all the activities of theproposed project and sources of impact including those arising from disaster risk andclimate change. The assessment covers all activities from construction, operation ordecommissioning of the project, and to consider these alongside the characteristicsof the project environment that could be affected, and to identify where there could

be interactions between them.

2. Use of the IEE Checklist Report Forms

The IEE Checklist Report Forms was structured based on the outline as prescribed inDENR Memorandum Circular 2010-14 dated 29 June 2010. The IEE ChecklistReport Forms have been so designed to simplify and standardize EIA Reports suchthat minimal technical expertise is required for the filling up of such form which shallserve as EIS submission for ECC applications.

The IEE Checklist Report Form consists of a series of questions that deals withissues and concerns about the proposed project and its environment. The checklistwill also provide information on the proposed projects environmental impact, bothpositive and negative. The information contained in the checklist will serve as a basis


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for the review and assessment of the EMB Regional Office for the issuance or denialof an ECC application.

Project proponents are strongly discouraged from engaging theservices of consultants/facilitators to accomplish/fill-up the IEE

Checklist Report Form. The Report Forms have been designed to beuser-friendly.

Furthermore, EMB Regional Office are required to complete theprocessing of an ECC application using the IEE Checklist Reportwithin twenty (20) working days upon receipt of completed/duly-accomplished forms.

3. Coverage and Scope

The IEE Checklist Report Forms shall suffice as EIS submission for the following

projects located in ECAs covered under the PEISS:

Type of Project Project/IndustryCriteria/Limit(Threshold)

Batching and CrushingPlant

----

Regardless of size and capacity(those that are mobile or to beoperated for less than 1 year maybe issued CNC)

Fisheries and/oraquaculture Projects

For projects using fresh or brackishwater

1 hectare but < 25 hectares

For projects located in coastal ormarine area (off-shore)

1 hectare but < 100 hectares

Food & Food By-productand BeveragesManufacturing Plants

Animal products processing(fish/meat processing, canning,slaughterhouses, etc.)

125 MT but < 2,500 MT

(Annual production/rated capacity)

Coconut processing plants(including production of coconutbased products)

< 25,000 MT(Monthly rated/production rate)

Distillation and Fermentation Plants( e.g. bio-ethanol project)

< 50,000 MT(Annual production/rated capacity)

Fruit and vegetable processing< 125 MT

(Annual production/rated capacity)Other types of food (and other foodby-products, additives, etc.)processing industries

< 50,000 MT(Annual rated/production rate of

finished product)

Processing of dairy products

< 10,000 L (liquid)or

< 100 MT (solid)(Monthly production rate)

Sugar Mills< 50,000 MT

(Annual rated/production rate)

Non-Food Manufacturing(Textile, Rubber,Chemical) Plants

Glass-based products 30,000 MT

(annual rated/production rate)Metal-based products (includingsemi-conductor / electronicindustries)

15,000 MT(annual rated/production rate)

Paper and plastic-based products 15,000 MT

(annual rated/production rate)

Manufacturing, processing and/oruse of substances included in thePriority Chemical List

>0.001 MT but < 1.0 MT(quantity of toxic chemicals to be

used per month)

Manufacture of agri-chemicals and

other industrial chemicals not in thePCL

> 200 MT but < 30,000 MT(annual rated/production rate)


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Pharmaceutical industries andmanufacture of soap anddetergents, health and beautyproducts, and other consumerproducts.


Surface coating industries (paints,pigments, varnishes, lacquers, anti-capacity fouling coating, printinginks)


Textile, Wood, Rubber Industries200.0 MT but 10 hectare(total land area, including all

common, open and other areas)

Low-cost subdivision/housingand resettlement area projects(including amenities)

Commercial , Institutionaland other related

facilities: medical facilities,Land Transport Terminal,Motels, Hotels,Condominiums/Apartelles,and Storage FacilitiesProjects

Commercial, [Business centers withresidential units (mixed use), malls,

supermarkets, public markets] Fast food/Restaurant Projects

Commercial Establishments(i.e. Showrooms)

1 hectare but 5 hectares(total land area)

Columbarium and similar projects 1 hectare

(total/gross floor area including

parking and other areas)Livestock /Piggery Pigs / Goats 100 heads but < 5,000 heads


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Projects (Stock Population)

Poultry / Birds 10,000 heads but < 100,000

heads (Stock Population)Resorts and other

Tourism/Leisure Projects

---->0.1 hectare but = 50% increase in capacity(or in terms of length/width)

Roads, new construction(including RO-RO facilities)

2 km but < 20.0 km,(length with no critical slope)

OR 2 km but < 10.0 km

(length with critical slope)Roads, widening, rehabilitationand/or improvement(including RO-RO facilities)

>= 50% increase in capacity(or in terms of length/width)

Elevated roads, flyover/cloverleaf/interchanges

Regardless of length and width

Tunnels and sub-grade roads andrailways

< 1.0 km ( length)

----All underpass projects(Pedestrian passages)

Water Supply Projects Water Supply Systems (CompleteSystem)

6 wells and other systems (e.g.infiltration gallery, etc.)

Water Supply System (DistributionOnly)

Level III with householdconnection and water treatment

Irrigation and FloodControl Projects

Impounding System or FloodControl Project

< 25 hectaresOR

impounded water 20 million m3

(reservoir flooded area or waterstorage capacity)

Irrigation System (DistributionSystem Only)

300 hectares but < 1,000 hectares(service area)

Waste Management andSanitary Landfill Projects

Compost/Fertilizer making3,750 MT

(Annual rated/ production rate)

Domestic waste water treatmentfacility

< 5,000 cubic meter(Quantity of waste to be treated

annually)

Materials recovery facilityWith composting facilities of 3,750

MT or more annualrated/production rate

Receiving facilities, paper, plasticand other material recycling

< 300,000 MTOR

involving the use of chemicals(Quantity of waste to be treated

annually)

Sanitary landfill for domestic wasteonly

Category 1: Net Residual WasteGenerated or Net Residual

Disposable Waste < 3,750 MTannual rated capacity

Category 2: Net Residual WasteGenerated or Net Residual

Disposable Waste > 3,750 but 18%)

Is the project site located in an areaidentified by MGB/PAG-ASA/PHIVOLCS as hazard prone?

Yes No

Provide erosion control and slopeprotection measures

Designate a Spoils Storage Area, withtopsoil set aside for later use and allowmaximum re-use of spoils

Construction during dry season Stabilization of embankment with grasses

or other soil cover

Others, specify____________

Compliance with the DENR AdministrativeOrder No. 2003-30 and DENRAdministrative Order No. 2000-28,Implementing Guidelines on EngineeringGeological and Geo-hazard Assessment(EGGA).

Regular inspection of slopeprotection measures inerosion-prone areas

Regular inspection for neweroded areas near the site

Others, specify_________________

Slope/ Erosion ControlCost: ___________

Others, specify__________________

Soil/Land contaminationdue to improper solidwaste disposal

Existing soil type in the area:

sandy clay sandy-loam

Others, specify

____________________

Implementation of the Ecological SolidWaste Management Plan (ESWMP)

Set-up temporary fence around theconstruction area

Implement re-use and recycling of waste

materials Implement proper segregation, collection

and disposal of domestic wastes indesignated areas

Implement proper collection, labeling andstorage of hazardous waste

Daily inspection ofwaste/recycling bins forsegregation

Daily inspection for presenceof mixed garbage in thefacility

Weekly inspection of wasteaccumulated


Cost integrated in theconstruction /operation cost


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Possible Environmental/Social Impacts

Baseline Environment Preventive/ Mitigating Measures Monitoring Parameters/Implementation and frequency

Cost of Mitigation/ Monitoring

Provide receptacles / bins for solid wastes Coordinate with the municipal / city waste

collectors

Engage third party company for wastecollection

Others, specify________________

Impairment ofvisual aesthetics

Devaluation of landvalues

Presence of visually significantlandforms/landscape/structures?

Yes No

Implement landscaping and otherbeautification measures

Provide adequate buffer Compensate adjacent property owners Others, specify

________________

Regular inspection oflandscaping and otherbeautification activities

Regular monitoring of bufferzones

Regularly monitor forpresence/absence ofcomplaints from adjacentproperty owners

Cost integrated in theconstruction/ operation cost

WATER

Increased siltation dueto project activities

Water qualitydegradation

Others, specify_______________

Specify nearest/receiving waterbody:

____________________________

Distance to nearest/receiving waterbody:

0 to less than 0.5 km 0.5 to 1 km

More than 1 kmIf nearest/receiving water body isfresh water, specify classification:

AA A

Provide ring canals around fuelling tanks/motor pool/ maintenance areas

Set-up proper and adequate sanitaryfacilities

Strictly require the contractor and itsworkers to observe proper waste disposaland proper sanitation

Strictly observe proper waste handling anddisposal

Provision of wastewater treatment facility(e.g. septic tank, oil and water separator,etc.)

Set up silt trap/settling ponds to minimizedownstream siltation

Regular (ocular) inspection ofwater body for:

Turbidity and/or siltedcondition

Floating wastes or debris



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B C D

If nearest/receiving water body iscoastal or marine water, specifyclassification:

SA SB

SC SD

Current Water Use:

Fishery Tourist Zone / Park Recreational Industrial Agricultural

Others, specify______________

Competition in wateruse

Depletion of waterresources

Size of population using receivingsurface water:

1,000 persons >1,000 and 5,000persons >5,000person

Available/nearest water source.

Deepwell Water district/LGU Surface water Others, specify

________________

Implement rainwater harvesting and similarmeasures as an alternative source of water

Observe water conservation measures; Others, specify

_________________

Regularly monitor forpresence/absence ofcomplaints

Regular coordination withconcerned agencies

Regularly monitor for

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Increased occurrenceof flooding

Is the project site located in an areaidentified by MGB/PAG-ASA asflood prone?

Yes No

Use appropriate design for project facilities Implement appropriate drainage system Limit the depth and area of workspace Regularly remove debris and other

materials that may obstruct water flow

Use appropriate technology (e.g. raisedhand-pumps) to protect drinking water fromflood contamination

Others, specify___________________


Regular coordination withconcerned agencies

Regularly monitor forincreased frequency of

flooding

Others, specify____________________


AIR / NOISE

Air quality degradation Distance to nearest community:

0 to less than 0.5 km 0.5 to 1 km More than 1 km

Properly operate and maintain allemission sources (e.g. vehicles,generator, etc)

Install when applicable, the appropriate airpollution control device/s

Strictly enforce good housekeepingpractices

Control vehicle speed to lessensuspension of road dust

Conduct water spraying to suppress dustsources and minimize discomfort to

nearby residents

Use covered vehicles to deliver materialsthat may generate dust

Other, specify___________________


Regular (ocular) inspection of:

Absence of white or blacksmoke from vehicles,generator, etc.

Presence of truck coverduring deliveries

Quarterly monitoring of ambientair for the following:

TSP PM10 NOx SOx



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CO / CO2

Nuisance due to noisegeneration

Distance to nearest community:


Properly operate and maintain all noisesources (e.g. vehicles, generator, etc.)

Install when applicable, the appropriatenoise control device/s (e.g., mufflers,silencer, sound barriers, etc.)

Implement appropriate operating hours Provide adequate buffer

(e.g. Perimeter planting of trees to serve assound buffer and greenbelt)

Others, specify_____________________



Quarterly monitoring noiselevel


PEOPLE

Displacement ofresidents in the projectsite and within itsvicinity

Displacement ofIndigenous People

Enhanced employmentand/or livelihoodopportunities

Reduced employmentand/or livelihoodopportunities

Increased revenues forLGU Disruption/Competition

in delivery of publicservices (e.g.,education, peace and

Size of population of host barangay:

1,000 persons >1,000 and 5,000persons >5,000person

Classification of host barangay:

Urban Rural

Available services within/near thehost barangay:

Schools (e.g. elementary,high school, college) Health facilities (e.g.,

clinics, hospitals, etc.)

Peace and order (e.g.,police outpost, Brgy. Tanod,

Provide relocation/disturbancecompensation packages

Prioritize local residents for employmentPromptly pay local taxes and other

financial obligations

Regular coordination with LGU Prior consultation & coordination to

minimize disruption on daily domesticactivities & respect for IP rights andcultural practices

Ensure participation of IPs in consultationsand dialogues

Provide appropriate traffic/warning signs,lighting, etc


Presence/Absence ofcomplaints

Regular coordination withLGU




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order, etc.)

Enhanced delivery ofpublic services (e.g.,education, peace andorder, etc.)

Increase in trafficvolume and worseningof traffic flow

etc.)

Recreation and sportsfacilities

Others, specify___________________

Impacts on communityhealth and safety

Others, specify_______________

Regular coordination with LGU

Provide appropriate warning signs, lightingand barricades, whenever practicableObserve proper housekeeping Provide on-site medical services for any

emergency.

Participate in public awareness programson health and safety

Implement appropriate safety programs forboth community and workers

Strictly comply with fire, safety and similarregulatory requirements

Strictly comply with requirements of RA6969

Others, specify_____________________

Regularly monitor for

presence/absence ofcomplaints

Regular coordination withLGU

Regular submission of reportsto concerned agency


Cost integrated in the

construction/ operation cost


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III. ABANDONMENT /DECOMMISSIONING/REHABILITATION POLICIES AND GENERICGUIDELINES (if Applicable)

Project Life or Service: ___________ years

Provide description of the Abandonment activities, such as, dismantling and waste disposal.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

IV. INSTITUTIONAL PLAN FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

Organization Chart:

4.1. Abandonment Plan (if Applicable)


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Process flow


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Attach drawing/plan of pollution source and control installations (with dimensions and descriptions)


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SWORN STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE PROPONENT

This is to certify that all the information and commitments in this Initial Environmental

Examination (IEE) Checklist Report are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

By the authority vested in me by the ___ (Company Name) as___(Position/Designation), I hereby commit to ensure implementation of all commitments,mitigating measures and monitoring requirements indicated in this IEE Checklist Report aswell as the following:

Conform to pertinent provisions of applicable environmental laws e.g., R.A.No. 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Actof 1990), R.A. No. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000),R.A. No. 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004), and R.A. No. 8749(Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999).

Abide and conform to LGU development plan and guidelines. Promptly pay local taxes and other financial obligations. Regularly submit reports to concerned agencies.

I hereby bind myself to answer any penalty that may be imposed arising from anymisrepresentation or failure to state material information in this IEE Checklist.

In witness whereof, I hereby set my hand this ____ day of __________ at______________________.

__________________________

NAME OF PROPONENT HEAD(Position)(Company Name)

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this _____ day of ____________ 201__, affiantexhibiting his/her Community Tax Certificate No. ___________________ issued at______________________ on __________________________.

Doc. No. ____________________Page No. ____________________Book No. ____________________Series of ____________________


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1 IEE Checklist Report for Fishery/Aquaculture Project

FISHERY/AQUACULTURE PROJECTS

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE) CHECKLIST REPORTFor

Project name or Title

This IEE Checklist Report shall be used for proposed FISHERY/AQUACULTURE PROJECTS tobe located within Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA).

Please check applicable project category:

Project Type Parameter ThresholdFishery / Aquaculture

Inland BasedTotal water spread area to be

utilized 1 hectare but < 25 hectares

Coastal AreaTotal water spread area to be

utilized 1 hectare but < 100 hectares

For ECC applications, this IEE Checklist Report shall be submitted with:

Proof of Compatibility with the existing Land Use Plan

Proof of Authority over the Project Site

Accountability Statements of Proponent (see attached form) and the Preparer (if any,following Annexes 2-22 of Revised Procedural Manual for DAO 2003-30)

Photographs or plates/vicinity map of the project site showing impact areas and affectedareas and communities

Duly Accomplished Project Environmental Monitoring & Audit Prioritization Scheme(PEMAPS) Questionnaire (see Annex 2-7d of Revised Procedural Manual for DAO 2003-30)

(No other documents shall be required as pre-requisite to ECC applications per DENR MC 2010-14)

Read the questions carefully and write the required information on the blank spaces provided or

otherwise check () the appropriate boxes or parenthesis ( ). Boxes with check marks () areautomatically required. Use additional sheets if necessary and indicate this in the appropriatespace.

Project proponents are strongly discouraged to engage the services ofconsultants/facilitators/preparers to accomplish/fill-up the IEE Checklist ReportForm. The Report Forms have been designed to be user-friendly.

Furthermore, EMB Regional Office is required to complete the processing of anECC application using the IEE Checklist Report within twenty (20) working daysupon receipt for duly-accomplished forms with complete attachments

Misleading or erroneous answers are basis for legal actions and/or denial of ECCissuance.

PROJECT FACT SHEET

Project Name: _______________________________________________________

Project Location: _______________________________________________________

Total Project Land Area: ______________________________________________________

Fishery / Aquaculture Area

(Area actually utilized) ______________________________________________________

Project Proponent: ______________________________________________________

Office Address:

______________________________________________________

Contact Person: ______________________________________________________


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Designation: ______________________________________________________

Contact Information

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Mobile Number:

E-mail Address:

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 PROJECT LOCATION AND AREA: Street Name, Barangay, and Municipality/City,Province

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

See attached vicinity map/s and photographs of the project site and site development/layout plan

Geographic coordinates of the project area (Preferably use WGS 84 datum, otherwise specifydatum used).

Perimeter/Boundary points(based on OCT/TCT/etc)

Longitude Latitude

1.2 PROJECT COMPONENTS

(Use additional sheet, if necessary.)

1.3 UTILITIES/REQUIREMENTS (Operation Phase):

Utilities Source EstimatedDemand/Consumption

Power/Electricity(Total)

KWh

Power/Electricity(From Renewable EnergySources)

KWh

Water m3/day

Facilities No. of Units Area (sq. m.) /Capacity

Specification/Description / Remarks

1. Fish cages/pens/ponds

2. Hatchery / Nursery

3. Support Facilities (e.g. feeders,aerators, generators, etc.)

4. Storage facility

5. Postharvest facility

6. Solid waste managementfacility

7. Others, specify_____________________


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(Total)(Fill-up table below if water is not obtainedfrom the local water utility)

Water(Rainwater Collection System) m

3/day

Energy/Water EfficiencyUtilities Estimated Savings Proposed Efficiency/Conservation

Measures

Power/Electricity KWh

Water m3/day

1.4 MANPOWER

a. Construction Phase

ManpowerRequirement

Expertise/Skills Total

b. Operation PhaseManpower

RequirementExpertise/Skills Total

1.5 INDICATIVE PROJECT COST

Project Cost (PhP): ____________

Water Source

[ ] ground water [ ] well [ ] spring [ ] others: ____________________________

[ ] Surface water [ ] river [ ] lake [ ] others: ____________________________

Location of water source________________________________________________________________________

(Sitio/Zone, Barangay, Municipality/City, Province, Region)


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II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN


Baseline Environment Preventive/ Mitigating Measures Monitoring Parameters/Implementation


LAND

Consistency with landuse

Current land use w/in 1km radius(as per zoning ordinance):

Residential Commercial/ Institutional Industrial Agricultural/ Recreational

Protected Areas Others, specify

________________________

Actual land uses w/in 1km radius:

Residential Commercial/ Institutional Industrial Agricultural/ Recreational Protected Areas Others, specify

________________________

See attached proof of compatibility withland use

Disturbance to wildlifedue to vegetationclearing

Existing vegetation in the area:

Forestland Marshland Grassland Mangrove Wetland Others, specify

________________________

Compliance with conditions of DENR/LGUSLUP, Tree Cutting Permit, ROW, PCAPermit

Limit land clearing as much as possibleProvide temporary fencing for vegetation

that will be retained

Promote restoration of damaged ordestroyed vegetation where possible (e.g.,tree planting);

Annual inspection of areareplanted/ revegetated



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Change in surfacelandform/ topography/terrain/slope

Soil Erosion

Slope:

flat (0-3%) gently sloping to rolling (3-18%) steep (>18%)

Is the project site located in an areaidentified by MGB/PAG-ASA/PHIVOLCS as hazard prone?

Yes No

Provide erosion control and slopeprotection measures

Designate a Spoils Storage Area, withtopsoil set aside for later use and allowmaximum re-use of spoils

Construction during dry season Stabilization of embankment with grasses

or other soil cover

Others, specify__________________________

Compliance with the DENR AdministrativeOrder No. 2003-30 and DENRAdministrative Order No. 2000-28,Implementing Guidelines on EngineeringGeological and Geo-hazard Assessment(EGGA).

Regular inspection of slopeprotection measures inerosion-prone areas

Regular inspection for neweroded areas near the site

Others, specify_____________

Slope/ Erosion ControlCost: ___________

Others, specify___________________

Soil/Land contaminationdue to improper solidwaste disposal

Existing soil type in the area:

sandy clay sandy-loam Others, specify

____________________

Implementation of the Ecological SolidWaste Management Plan (ESWMP)

Set-up temporary fence around theconstruction area

Implement re-use and recycling of wastematerials

Implement proper segregation, collectionand disposal of domestic wastes indesignated areas

Implement proper collection andprocessing of organic waste into fertilizer

Implement proper collection, labeling andstorage of hazardous waste

Provide receptacles / bins for solid wastes Coordinate with the municipal / city waste

Daily inspection ofwaste/recycling bins forsegregation

Daily inspection for presenceof mixed garbage in thefacility

Weekly inspection of wasteaccumulated

Others, specify_______________________



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collectors

Engage third party company for wastecollection


Impairment ofvisual aesthetics

Devaluation of landvalues

Presence of visually significantlandforms/landscape/structures?

Yes No

Implement landscaping and otherbeautification measures

Provide adequate buffer

Compensate adjacent property owners


Regular inspection oflandscaping and otherbeautification activities


Regularly monitorpresence/absence ofcomplaints from adjacentproperty owners


WATER

Increased siltation dueto project activities

Water qualitydegradation

Others, specify___________________

Specify nearest/receiving waterbody:

____________________________

Distance to nearest/receiving waterbody:


If nearest/receiving water body isfresh water, specify classification:

AA A B C

Set-up proper and adequate sanita

philippine eis system

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