EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 146

: The provinces included are Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, Laguna, Rizal, and Zambales, along with Metro Manila.
: The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Flagship Programs and Projects (Flagship Committee) serves as the Chairman of the GMMSWMC.
: The GMMSWMC serves as the overall coordinating body for formulating and implementing a Solid Waste Management Plan for Metro Manila and the adjoining provinces, utilizing previous studies and working with member agencies and local government units.
: Yes, the GMMSWMC may expand its membership to include officials of concerned agencies and neighboring local government units if their participation is deemed necessary.
: The Flagship Committee, with assistance from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), provides secretariat and technical support to the GMMSWMC and its Technical Working Groups (TWGs).
: During the first year of operation, the GMMSWMC has an operating budget of Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000), which is charged against the funds of the Office of the President.
: The GMMSWMC is required to submit semi-annual reports to the President on its activities and accomplishments.
: It repeals Memorandum Order No. 19, series of 1998, and amends all other issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order.
: The Executive Order took effect immediately upon its issuance on August 26, 1999.