Creation of National Environmental Protection Council

The President serves as Chairperson.
The Secretary of Natural Resources is the Executive Officer.
Members include key government officials from various departments and commissions such as Public Highways, Local Governments, Industry, National Defense, Public Works, Energy Development, Budget, Pollution Control, Science Development, Human Settlements, and the Environmental Center of the Philippines.
The Council's Secretariat Executive Director acts as the Council's Secretary.

Rationalize functions of government agencies involved in environmental protection.
Formulate policies and guidelines for environmental standards and impact assessments.
Recommend legislation or amendments to address environmental changes.
Conduct comprehensive and ongoing environmental research.
Review environmental impact assessments of government projects.
Monitor public and private development projects for environmental compliance.
Hold public hearings and conferences on environmental issues.
Implement public education and training programs on environmental quality.
Organize effective mechanisms for performing its functions.
Request assistance from any government entity for personnel and resources.
Prepare and publish annual environmental status reports.
Promulgate necessary rules and regulations for implementation.

The Council shall have a technical and legal staff appointed and managed by the Executive Officer.
Personnel hiring adheres to Civil Service Law and Rules, with options for contracted hires as needed.

The Secretariat, headed by an Executive Director and an Assistant Executive Director, assists the Executive Officer.
Secretariat personnel appointments and compensation conform to Civil Service Law and Rules, with contract hiring permitted.

Both the Council’s Technical and Legal Staff and the Secretariat are administratively attached to the Department of Natural Resources.

Council personnel are exempted from the Office of Compensation and Position Classification rules due to the specialized nature of their work.

The Council may award honoraria to government personnel who assist it in carrying out its functions.

Initial funding comes from the Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection budget.
Subsequent funding shall be included annually in the General Appropriations Act.

All inconsistent prior laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.