Priority Chemical List (PCL)
- Contains 28 specifically enumerated chemicals and compounds, including but not limited to:
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
- Arsenic Compounds
- Asbestos
- Benzene
- Cadmium Compounds
- Chlorofluoro Carbons (CFCs)
- Mercury Compounds
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Vinyl Chloride
- The list covers a wide range of toxic, carcinogenic, and environmentally hazardous substances.
Obligations of Users, Importers, and Manufacturers
- Required to complete and submit a Hazardous Wastes Registration Form to the Environmental Quality Division (EQD), Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).
- Must submit a biennial report concerning the priority chemicals handled:
- The first report submission period was set from September 1 to December 31, 1998.
- Subsequent reports must be submitted within 15 days after the end of each calendar year.
- Registration and biennial reports must follow prescribed formats and be accompanied by prescribed fees.
Administrative Procedures
- The DENR prescribes the forms and procedures for registration and reporting.
- Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) numbers and synonyms for the listed chemicals can be requested from the EQD, EMB.
Penalties for Non-compliance
- Violations of the Order are subject to fines ranging from P10,000 to P50,000.
- Criminal proceedings may also be instituted under RA 6969, reinforcing enforcement.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect 15 days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Ensures government and industry compliance within a reasonable time frame following promulgation.