Title
Clarifies Engr Geological and GeoHazard for ECC
Law
Denr Memorandum Circular No. 2000 - 21
Decision Date
Oct 24, 2000
Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessments are mandated for all private and government subdivision, housing, and infrastructure projects as part of the Environmental Compliance Certificate application process, requiring qualified professionals to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications for Conducting the Assessment

  • The Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment must be conducted by:
    • A licensed professional Geologist with at least five (5) years of experience in geology.
    • Alternatively, a licensed Engineer having:
      • A minimum of five (5) years experience in land development and/or infrastructure development.
      • At least six (6) months of training in Engineering Geology or Structural Geology, or possession of a postgraduate diploma in these fields.

Monitoring of Compliance

  • Monitoring compliance with the recommendations detailed in the Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Report (EGGAR) is a shared responsibility between:
    • The concerned Local Government Unit (LGU).
    • The preparer of the EGGAR.

Legal Authority and Implementation

  • The clarifications are made pursuant to DAO 2000-28, specifically Sections 1 and 3.2, to rationalize and standardize the implementation of the engineering geological and geohazard assessments as prerequisites for ECC applications.
  • The directive was formally adopted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonio H. Cerilles on October 24, 2000.

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