Clarification on Environmental Fee Assessment

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DENR MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 03: Clarification on Environmental Fee Assessment

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Title Supreme Court: Clarification on Environmental Fee Assessment

Law: Denr Memorandum Circular No. 03

Decision Date: Mar 12, 1991

DENR Memorandum Circular No. 03 clarifies that environmental fees apply only to specific timber products from natural forests, exempting mill residues and plantation timber, and emphasizes the requirement of fee payment for obtaining a Certificate of Timber Origin.

environmental fee

timber utilization

administrative law

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Timber Products Exempt from Environmental Fees

Timber products produced from mill and logging wastes or residues, such as pulpwood and fuelwood, are exempted from paying the environmental fee.
This exemption aims to encourage the maximization of timber utilization and minimize waste.

Exemption of Plantation Timber

Timber sourced from plantations is not subject to any environmental fee.
The distinction between natural forest timber and plantation timber is clearly maintained.

Condition for Certificate of Timber Origin (CTO) Issuance

Payment of the environmental fee is a mandatory prerequisite before the issuance of a Certificate of Timber Origin (CTO).
The CTO serves as the official authorization for timber origin and transport.

Reporting and Compliance Requirements for CENRO

Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (CENROs) are required to prepare and submit monthly reports.
Reports must include log production details and confirmation of payment of all applicable taxes, charges, and fees, including environmental fees, by permit holders within their jurisdiction.
This measure aims to ensure transparency and proper monitoring of timber operations.

Objective and Enforcement

The policy intends to clarify the proper application of environmental fees as stipulated by DENR Administrative Order No. 62, Series of 1990.
Enforcement is directed at correcting misinterpretations and ensuring compliance by all concerned parties involved in timber production from natural forests.

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