Law Summary
Transfer of Management to Local Government
- BFAR-DA shall transfer management to the local government unit (LGU) of Barobo within two years after construction.
- The transfer will be formalized through a memorandum of agreement.
- BFAR-DA is responsible for implementing training and phasing-in programs for LGU personnel on hatchery management and operation.
Funding Provisions
- The Secretary of Agriculture must include the hatchery project in the Department’s programs.
- Funding for the hatchery establishment will be allocated in the annual General Appropriations Act.
- The LGU must also allocate funds from local revenue sources to support hatchery operations.
Rules and Regulations
- Within sixty days from the Act’s passage, the Secretary of Agriculture is mandated to issue rules on:
- Supervision and monitoring of the hatchery by BFAR.
- Procedures for transfer or withdrawal of hatchery management.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Important Legal Concepts
- The law outlines clear administrative roles and timelines for the establishment, supervision, and transfer of a government-supported aquaculture facility.
- Emphasizes collaboration between national government agencies (BFAR, DA) and local government units.
- Provides for capacity-building through training for effective local management.
- Ensures funding through national appropriation and local revenue sources.
- Promotes sustainable marine resource development in Barobo, Surigao del Sur.