HLRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 08-A, S. 1994

: The Circular amends the previous HLRB Memorandum Circular No. 08, clarifying the treatment of the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) in the issuance of Locational Clearance/Development Permits and other related permits.
: It states that the ECC is no longer a requirement for the issuance of Locational Clearance, Certificate of Zoning Compliance, or Preliminary Approval/Development Permit for subdivision or condominium projects. However, the ECC remains a pre-requisite for the application of Certificates of Registration and License to Sell for such projects.
: Yes, pursuant to P.D. 1586, development or construction cannot start without first securing an ECC from the DENR or EMB.
: No, it explicitly states that one must not start development or construction without securing an ECC first.
: For subdivision and condominium projects.
: The ECC is required before applying for a Certificate of Registration and License to Sell for subdivision and condominium projects.
: Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1586, also known as the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System Law.
: The Circular took effect immediately upon its issuance on May 27, 1994.