Clarification on 'Free' Cyanide in Water Standards

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DENR MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 10, S. 2004: Clarification on 'Free' Cyanide in Water Standards

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Title Supreme Court: Clarification on 'Free' Cyanide in Water Standards

Law: Denr Memorandum Circular No. 10, S. 2004

Decision Date: Aug 31, 2004

All industrial establishments must classify and adhere to cyanide standards as "free" cyanide in accordance with the revised water usage and effluent standards set forth by the DENR.

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Definition and Specification of Cyanide

Cyanide criteria and standards referred to in DAO No. 34 and DAO No. 35 shall specifically mean "free" cyanide.
Clarification aims to standardize the form of cyanide used for regulatory and compliance purposes.

Relevant Legal Provisions

Refers to Section 69 of DAO No. 34, Series of 1990 establishing guidelines on water usage and quality criteria.
Refers to Section 4 of DAO No. 35, Series of 1990 establishing revised effluent standards.

Implementation and Effectivity

The Memorandum Circular takes effect immediately upon issuance on August 31, 2004.

Administrative Authorities Involved

Issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Signed and approved by the DENR Secretary, Undersecretary for Management and Technical Services, and EMB Director.

Legal Impact

Ensures uniformity and clarity in measuring cyanide levels for environmental regulation and monitoring.
Aids industrial establishments in compliance with environmental standards concerning cyanide discharge and quality control.

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