Territorial Jurisdiction of the Engineering District
- The new engineering district covers the municipalities of Bacong, Basay, Bayawan, Dauin, Santa Catalina, Siaton, Valencia, and Zamboanguita.
Appropriation of Funds
- Funds necessary for the operations and implementation of this conversion and its functions will be allocated in the General Appropriations Act starting the year following the enactment of this law.
- The allocation of funds will continue in subsequent years as necessary.
Rulemaking and Implementation Authority
- The Secretary of Public Works and Highways is empowered to promulgate all necessary rules, orders, and circulars required to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President of the Philippines.
Legal and Legislative Process
- The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on May 23, 2000, and by the Senate on December 11, 2000.
- It was approved by the President on March 13, 2001, after which it became law.