Title
PEA Fees for Reclamation Services Approval
Law
Pea No. 1004
Decision Date
Jun 1, 1993
The Public Estates Authority (PEA) establishes a comprehensive schedule of fees for processing applications related to reclamation projects, titling of reclaimed lands, foreshore leases, and miscellaneous sales clearances, ensuring compliance with existing laws and facilitating efficient service delivery.
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Titling and Management Fee

  • A fee of P25,000.00 is imposed for the titling and deed conveyance services provided by PEA.
  • Applicable to reclamation done underwater, foreshore, or inland.
  • Applies to private persons/entities or local government units (LGUs) who undertook reclamation without proper consent in violation of PD 3-A and PD 1084.

Scope of PEA Undertakings for Titling

  • Review of survey plans, technical documents.
  • Filing Miscellaneous Sales Application (MSA) with CENRO.
  • Follow-up until issuance of Special Patent and Original Certificate of Title.
  • Site inspection and appraisal as necessary.
  • Communication and endorsement to government agencies.
  • Preparation of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

Additional Charges

  • Charges for differences between reclamation costs and fair market value may be imposed.
  • Payment made upon execution of the conveyance deed.
  • Transaction governed by a MOA with terms agreed upon by PEA and proponents.

Clearance Fee for Foreshore Lease Agreement (FLA)

  • Filing fee: P50.00 upon application filing.
  • Clearance fee: 1.5% of assessed value plus out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Covers issuance of clearance required by CENRO for DENR-granted 25-year foreshore leases.
  • PEA clearance acknowledges no objection if no development plans or reclamation proposals exist.

Scope of PEA Role for FLA Clearance

  • Review of survey plans and documents.
  • Ocular inspection to assess environmental and infrastructural impacts.

Clearance Fee for Miscellaneous Sales Application (MSA)

  • Filing fee: P50.00 upon filing request.
  • Clearance fee: 3% of assessed property value plus out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Required by CENRO to issue titles on reclaimed lands.
  • Indicates no objection if no PEA development plan or reclamation proposal exists.

Scope of PEA Role for MSA Clearance

  • Review of survey plans and documents.
  • Ocular inspection to assess environmental and infrastructural impacts.

Filing Fee for New Reclamation Project Proposals

  • A filing fee of P5,000.00 is charged.

Scope of PEA Undertaking for New Reclamation Proposals

  • Evaluation of proponent’s company profile, project study, and submittals.
  • Site inspection and consultation with local stakeholders.
  • Verification of corporate papers and financial capacity.
  • Referrals to and consultations with other government agencies or entities.
  • Preparation of reports, contracts, and other documents.

This detailed explanation covers key provisions such as the applicable fees, PEA's responsibilities and authority, procedural requirements for titling and clearance, the imposition of additional charges, and delineates the administrative process for rehabilitation applications and approvals.


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