QuestionsQuestions (DENR MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2000 - 21)
It clarifies certain provisions of DAO 2000-28 regarding the requirement for Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment (EGGA) as an additional requirement for Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) applications for subdivision, housing, and other land development/infrastructure projects.
All private or government subdivision and housing projects are required to undergo an Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment as an additional requirement for ECC applications.
No. They shall likewise undergo EGGA in connection with their ECC applications only if such requirement is determined by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).
EMB, in consultation with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), shall prepare the guidelines.
It is an assessment that evaluates engineering geology and geohazards relevant to the proposed project to support the ECC application, and it must be documented through an Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Report (EGGAR).
It may be undertaken by: (1) a licensed professional Geologist with at least five (5) years of experience as a practicing geologist; or (2) a licensed Engineer who meets specified experience/training qualifications.
The geologist must have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a practicing geologist.
The engineer must have: (a) at least five (5) years experience in land development and/or infrastructure development; and (b) at least six (6) months training in Engineering Geology/Structural Geology, or a post graduate diploma in Engineering Geology/Structural Geology.
No. The engineer must satisfy the training requirement (at least six months in Engineering Geology/Structural Geology) or possess a post graduate diploma in Engineering Geology/Structural Geology.
At least five (5) years of experience in land development and/or infrastructure development.
At least six (6) months training in Engineering Geology/Structural Geology OR a post graduate diploma in Engineering Geology/Structural Geology.
Monitoring of compliance to the recommendations in the EGGAR is the responsibility of the concerned Local Government Unit (LGU) and the EGGAR preparer.
Aside from preparing the EGGAR, the EGGAR preparer also shares responsibility with the LGU in monitoring compliance with the recommendations in the EGGAR.
Yes. For all private or government subdivision and housing projects, an Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment is required as an additional requirement for ECC applications.
It clarifies provisions of DAO 2000-28, titled “Implementing Guidelines on engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment as Additional Requirements for ECC Applications Covering Subdivisions, Housing and Other Land Development and Infrastructure Projects.”