Question & AnswerQ&A (DENR MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2002-15)
The primary purpose of DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2007-08 is to simplify and streamline the requirements for the application of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) under the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System.
The circular relates to Malacañang Administrative Order No. 42 and DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30, which govern the rationalization and implementing rules and regulations for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System.
No, the circular specifies that no permits, clearances, or licenses from other National Government Agencies or Local Government Units shall be required for processing ECC or CNC applications.
The findings and recommendations of the EIA are transmitted to relevant government agencies for integration into their decision-making before issuance of respective clearances, permits, and licenses.
No, the issuance of an ECC or CNC does not exempt the proponent from complying with other government requirements and securing permits and clearances as required by other laws.
The current practice of requiring various permits, clearances, and licenses was found to constrain the Environmental Impact Assessment evaluation process and undermine the intended purpose and function of the EIA system.
These offices are instructed to conduct an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign to inform the public and stakeholders about the simplified procedure for ECC and CNC applications.
No, all related previous instructions and issuances are to be reviewed and made consistent with this current memorandum circular.
The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System governed by E.O. 42 and DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30 mandate the conduct and evaluation of EIA preferably during the feasibility stage of the project cycle.
The circular was adopted and signed by Angelo T. Reyes, Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).