QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1586)
It is to attain and maintain a rational and orderly balance between socio-economic growth and environmental protection.
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System for projects/undertakings that significantly affect the quality of the environment, based on the EIS requirement under Section 4 of P.D. No. 1151.
All agencies and instrumentalities of the national government (including GOCCs), as well as private corporations, firms, and entities, for every proposed project/undertaking that significantly affects environmental quality.
The Minister of Human Settlements (or his designated representative).
To the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) for review and evaluation.
By Presidential Proclamation, either on the President’s own initiative or upon recommendation of the NEPC.
An Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) issued by the President or his duly authorized representative.
He may reorganize relevant government offices, agencies, institutions, corporations, or instrumentalities, including re-alignment of personnel and their specific functions and responsibilities, via proclamation.
(a) Prepare land or water use patterns; (b) establish ambient environmental quality standards; (c) develop programs of environmental enhancement/protective measures against calamituous factors (e.g., earthquakes, floods, water erosion); and (d) perform other functions directed by the President.
No. Projects/undertakings/areas not declared environmentally critical are considered non-critical and generally are not required to submit an EIS.
Yes. Through the Ministry of Human Settlements, it may require non-critical projects to provide additional environmental safeguards it deems necessary.
The NEPC is authorized to constitute a necessary secretariat to administer the EIS System and handle the processing and evaluation of EISs.
The Ministry of Human Settlements may provide management and financial support to government offices and instrumentalities under its supervision related to the EIS system, sourced from its existing appropriation or via budgetary augmentation as the Minister deems necessary.
Yes. The National Pollution Control Commission may be availed of as an implementing arm, consistent with its powers and responsibilities under P.D. No. 984.
Suspension or cancellation of a certificate and/or a fine not exceeding Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) for every violation, at the discretion of the NEPC.
Proceeds from penalties under Section 9 and other penalties imposed by the National Pollution Control Commission under P.D. No. 984 are automatically appropriated into an Environment Revolving Fund.
Exclusively for the operation of the NEPC and the National Pollution Control Commission in implementing P.D. No. 1586.
The Inter-Agency Advisory Council created under Section 4 of P.D. No. 984 is abolished, and its powers and responsibilities are delegated and transferred to the NEPC.