Responsible government agency and scope
- Section 1 mandates the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to undertake the full rehabilitation of Kennon Road.
- Kennon Road covered runs for 33.534 kilometers, stretching from the Municipality of Rosario, Province of La Union to Baguio City (Section 1).
- After rehabilitation, the DPWH must be responsible for the maintenance of Kennon Road (Section 1).
- The DPWH must ensure that Kennon Road remains safe and optimally serviceable (Section 1).
Condition assessment and feasibility planning
- Section 2 requires the DPWH to coordinate with the Cordillera Regional Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in evaluating and assessing Kennon Road’s current condition.
- The DPWH must identify the necessary engineering works for rehabilitation through this evaluation and assessment (Section 2).
- The DPWH must conduct a feasibility study to primarily plan the extent and duration of the rehabilitation of Kennon Road into a “all weather” road (Section 2).
Budget inclusion and appropriations
- Section 3 requires that the amount necessary to cover the rehabilitation and maintenance of Kennon Road be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Effect of non-compliance and penalties
- Republic Act No. 11604 imposes no penalties, fines, or sanctions within its operative provisions.