Question & AnswerQ&A (DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2005-27)
The Revised Priority Chemical List (PCL) is promulgated pursuant to Section 19, Chapter IV, Title II of DENR Administrative Order No. 29, the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 6969, also known as the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990.
The PCL identifies chemicals that are regulated due to their toxic or hazardous nature. It mandates the registration, reporting, and control of these chemicals to protect public health and the environment.
Examples include Benzene (CAS 71-43-2), Asbestos, Arsenic compounds, Cadmium compounds, Mercury compounds, Vinyl Chloride, Formaldehyde, and others as listed in the PCL under DENR Administrative Order No. 2005-27.
They are required to submit an Annual Report to the DENR-Environmental Management Bureau-Central Office on or before January 31, complete and submit a Hazardous Wastes Registration Form to the concerned EMB Regional Office, and ensure registration and annual reports are submitted with the prescribed fees.
Non-registration results in an administrative fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos (₱50,000.00).
A fine of Ten Thousand Pesos (₱10,000.00) is imposed for failure to submit the Annual Report.
Yes, Asbestos, Cyanide Compounds, Mercury Compounds, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls are now subject to separate CCOs under their respective DENR Administrative Orders. Trichloroethane, Chlorofluoro Carbons, and Halons are subject to the CCO for Ozone Depleting Substances.
The Order took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation and fifteen (15) days upon submission to the Office of the National Administrative Register, UP Law Center.
The Department may adopt incentives for complying sectors from time to time in accordance with existing DENR Rules and Regulations.