QuestionsQuestions (DA DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 3,s. 1997)
It cited Section 12 of the General Appropriations Act of 1996 (R.A. 8174), in relation to DOF-DBM Joint Circular No. 2-91.
All fertilizer importations made in support of the Gintong Ani Program and other related DA programs geared toward increased food production and achieving food security.
Eligible fertilizer importers must indicate the DA as consignee in all pertinent importation documents.
The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, or in his absence, the Undersecretary for Field Operations.
The FPA assists DA in implementation and specifically receives, evaluates, and processes import documents; helps prepare endorsements and certificates; monitors and coordinates documents; and collects processing fees.
The Order states the FPA prepares: an endorsement to the Department of Finance, a Certificate of Undertaking, and a Certificate of Official Importation.
It must come up with an estimate of the allocation for the incentive program through import projection from importers for a particular period.
If requested, the FPA advises DA whether a particular fertilizer import application is relevant to the food security program.
Copies of all endorsements and related documents must be furnished to the FPA for monitoring and record purposes.
The FPA forwards the prepared endorsement, Certificate of Undertaking, and Certificate of Official Importation to the Secretary of Agriculture for consideration and approval.
It is the eligibility mechanism: only importations where DA is indicated as consignee in pertinent documents may avail of the incentive.
The Order takes effect immediately.
The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, or in his absence, the Undersecretary for Field Operations, Domingo F. Panganiban.
To increase food production and achieve food security through incentives for fertilizer importations supporting DA programs.
It may collect appropriate processing fees for each tax incentive application.
The FPA must designate an official liaison officer responsible for transmittal to and from DA and other concerned agencies.