Law Summary

Introduction

PPA Administrative Order No. 02-92, adopted on April 13, 1992, reclassifies certain cargoes as non-dangerous, thereby exempting them from the dangerous cargo tariff surcharge under PPA Administrative Order No. 02-89. This reclassification aims to rationalize the imposition of surcharges on dangerous cargo.

Cargoes Delisted from Dangerous Cargo Tariff

This Order modifies the provisions outlined in PPA Administrative Order No. 02-89 regarding cargo handling rates for dangerous and obnoxious cargoes.

• List of Reclassified Cargoes:

  • Hydraulic brake fluid
  • Charcoal (activated or non-activated)
  • Copper
  • Cosmetics
  • Cotton Waste
  • Safety Fuse
  • Hemp
  • Medicines
  • Alcoholic Beverages (e.g., Tanduay Rhum, AAejo Rhum, Club Valentino Rhum, among others)

• Key Provision:

  • The cargoes listed above are exempt from the dangerous cargo tariff surcharge provided they are transported in container vans.

Publication and Effectivity

• Timeframe:
  • This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Modifications to Previous Orders

• This Order directly modifies PPA Administrative Order No. 02-89, which governs the cargo handling rate for dangerous and obnoxious cargoes.

Signatory

• The Order is signed by Rogelio A. Dayan, General Manager, indicating official approval and implementation of the provisions contained within.

Key Takeaways

• Several products have been reclassified as non-dangerous cargoes, leading to exemption from the dangerous cargo surcharge when transported in container vans.
• The reclassification aims to streamline surcharge imposition and is effective 15 days post-publication.
• This Order serves as a modification to an earlier administrative order concerning cargo handling rates for dangerous cargo.