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The Environmental Management Bureau-Cordillera Administrative Region (EMB-CAR) was created by the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 to implement environmental policies and programs in the region. Its key responsibilities include preventing and controlling all sources of pollution, evaluating projects requiring Environmental Compliance Certificates, and monitoring air and water quality. EMB-CAR works to ensure a balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection in accordance with sustainable development principles. It oversees the implementation of several national environmental laws and aims to educate the public on environmental issues.
The Environmental Management Bureau-Cordillera Administrative Region (EMB-CAR) was created by the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 to implement environmental policies and programs in the region. Its key responsibilities include preventing and controlling all sources of pollution, evaluating projects requiring Environmental Compliance Certificates, and monitoring air and water quality. EMB-CAR works to ensure a balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection in accordance with sustainable development principles. It oversees the implementation of several national environmental laws and aims to educate the public on environmental issues.
The Environmental Management Bureau-Cordillera Administrative Region (EMB-CAR) was created by the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 to implement environmental policies and programs in the region. Its key responsibilities include preventing and controlling all sources of pollution, evaluating projects requiring Environmental Compliance Certificates, and monitoring air and water quality. EMB-CAR works to ensure a balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection in accordance with sustainable development principles. It oversees the implementation of several national environmental laws and aims to educate the public on environmental issues.
The EMB Regional Offices which include the Cordillera Administrative Region were created by virtue Republic Act 8749 otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 which converted the EMB from a staff bureau to a line bureau.
EMB-CAR is mandated to implement policies and programs on environment and natural resources management to include the prevention and control of pollution from all sources in the region and make recommendations on the need for policy amendments and/or improvements.
It also aims to implement the mandate of the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) system through the evaluation of application for Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC) of projects falling under its purview.
EMB-CARs operation is guided by its mission that:
THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU-CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROTECTION AND PROPER MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT SPECIFICALLY ATMOSPHERIC, LAND AND SURFACE WATER AS WELL AS IN REGULATING INDUSTRIES AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW AND TO ENSURE SYMBIOSIS WITH NATURE TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF CORDILLERA FOR THE WELFARE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Further, it envisions:
TO SEE CAR OF BLUE SKIES, UNPOLLUTED WATERS AND CLEAN LAND; A REGION OF PROGRESS IN ACCORD AND HARMONY WITH THE NATURAL RHYTHM OF ITS ENVIRONMENT
POLICY DIRECTIONS
The agencys operating principle is anchored on the principle of sustainable development. It has been its policy to implement a system-oriented and integrated approach in the implementation of environmental laws. That is 2 | P a g e
to ensure a rational balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection. The environmental policies for implementation should encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens. The Philippine EIS system on the other hand is continuously being improved to be supplementary and complimentary to other existing laws and better serve as a planning and regulatory tool.
MAJOR THRUSTS
EMB-CARs major thrusts and programs include the following: IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1586 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SYSTEM
Consistent with the principles of sustainable development, it is the policy of the DENR through the EMB to implement a systems-oriented and integrated approach to the EIS system to ensure a rational balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection for the benefit of the present and future generations.
The Philippine EIS system covers projects which have been originally declared as Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) or projects located in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) presumed to have significant impacts on the quality of the environment.
The EMB-CAR is tasked to implement the mandate of the Philippine EIS system in Metro Manila more particularly for projects located in Environmental Critical Areas (ECAs). Thus, the region was granted an authority to grant or deny ECC/CNC application for projects to be implemented in Metro Manila.
AIR QUALITY MONITORING
The powers and functions of the defunct National Pollution Control Commission which include monitoring of the air quality was passed on to the DENR through the EMB after the promulgation of Executive Order 192 in 1988.
EMB-CAR continued the task of monitoring the air quality in the CAR especially the BLIST areas. The parameters being monitored are limited to sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter.
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As in the previous years, air quality monitoring for 2010 was provided financial support by the World Bank through the Environment and Natural Resources Management Project. Thus enabling the regional office to establish and operate additional monitoring stations.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING
EMB-CAR is likewise involved in monitoring the quality of the regions water bodies. Water quality monitoring involves the determination of the degree of pollution present in the forty two (42) major river systems within the thirteen (13) major watershed basins of Northern Philippines. The region is dubbed as the Watershed Cradle of the North. These major rivers are the Balili River, Agno River, Ambalanga River, Bokod River, Alenod River, Eddet River, Caling River, Adunot River, Amburayan River, Asin-Galiano River, Pugo River, Budacao River, Depanay River Bued River and Lake Ambulalakaw, All in the province of Benguet. In Abra province, we have the Abra River and Tineg River, in Kalinga, Chico River, Saltan River, Pasil River and Tanudan Rivers. In Mt. Province, Balitian River, Talubin River, Amlusong River, Malitep River and Bayudan River. In Apayao, Upper and Lower Nagan River, Ziwana River, Barren River, Upper and Lower Malunog River, Zumigue River, Abulog-Apayao River, Binuan River, Malabanig River, Laco River, Karagawan River, Akutan, Nabuangan River and Cabicungan River while in Ifugao, we have Lamut River, Alimit River and Ibulao River.
Some of the the river systems are currently in a state of rapid degradation and are considered as biologically dead. Efforts to improve their quality had been the one of the major goals of the regional office.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT 9003
Republic Act 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 is an act that provides for an ecological solid wastes management program, creates the necessary institutional mechanism and incentives, declares certain acts prohibited and provides penalties and appropriate funds thereof and for other purposes.
The private and the public sector are encouraged to participate by retaining primary enforcement and responsibility of solid wastes management of the local government units while establishing a cooperative effort among the national government thru the DENR, other local government units, non- government organizations and the private sector.
The EMB-CAR is tasked to monitor LGUs implementation of the Act and provide technical assistance towards its effective implementation. 4 | P a g e
IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT 6969
Republic Act 6969 is otherwise known as the Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 . DAO 29 series of 1992 provides specific guidelines for the implementation of Title II (Toxic Chemical Substances) and Title III (Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes). An integral component of the implementation of Republic Act 6969 pertains to Chemical Control Order limit which regulates prohibit the use, manufacture, import, export, transport, processing, storage , possession and wholesale of chemicals listed under the Priority Chemical List (PCL).
EMB-CAR is mandated to register firms/projects found to be generating Hazardous Wastes through the issuance of a Hazardous Wastes Generator ID No. This enables the regional inventory of the hazardous wastes being generated in the region and thereby keep track of the destination of said wastes.
REPUBLIC ACT 8749, THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Republic Act 8749, known as the Clean Air Act of 1998, provides for a comprehensive policy for air pollution control. The Act was enacted to manage and improve the air quality in the Philippines.
It mandates the EMB and its regional offices to regulate emissions from stationary sources and oversee the implementation of the law on mobile sources. IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT 9512- ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2008
The Act mandated the DENR to be the primary agency responsible for periodically informing all other agencies concerned on current environmental updates, identifying priority environmental education issues for national action and providing strategic advice on the environmental education activities.
11. ORGANIZATIONAL SET-UP AND MANPOWER COMPLEMENT
EMB-CAR is headed by a Regional Director who manages the over-all operation of the Regional Office. He is backed up by five (5) Divisions, namely the Pollution Control Division (PCD), the Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring Division (EIAMD), the Administrative and Finance Division 5 | P a g e
(AFD), Legal and Environmental Education Division (LEED) and the Planning and Programming, Statistics and Management Information System Division (PPSMISD).
The EIAMD, AFD LEED and PPSMISD are ad hoc Divisions headed by permanent personnel whose position items belong to the Pollution Control Division (PCD), which is the lone regular division created under Executive Order 192. The ad-hoc divisions were created in consonance with the provision of the Clean Air Act which converted the EMB from a staff bureau to a line bureau. As of December 2011, the regional office has a total manpower complement of 41 (31 Permanent, and 10 Contract of Service). Its total plantilla position however is only 31.
The main task of the Regional Office involves enforcement of environmental laws within the region. The Legal Officer of the Legal and Environmental Education Division presides in the technical conferences and provides legal assistance in the pursuance of cases involving violation of environmental laws. Penalties for violation of Presidential Decree 1586 are imposed strictly based on set guidelines in the Procedural Manual prepared specifically for PD 1586 implementation.
Other critical ECC related cases are endorsed to EMB-Central Offices Legal Division.
Cases involving non-compliance to the provision of RA 6969 are as much as possible resolved through the conduct of technical conferences within the regional office.
On the other hand, cases involving violation of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act are endorsed to the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB).
The earlier mentioned Divisions are composed of several sections whose functions and responsibilities are as follows:
POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION (PCD)
The Pollution Control Division (PCD) is primarily responsible for the effective implementation of Republic Act 8749 (Clean Air Act), Republic Act 9275 (Clean Water Act) and Republic Act 6969 (Toxic Substances and Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Control Act) in EMB-CARs Area of jurisdiction. It is headed by a Division Chief who is backed up by following sections:
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Toxic Chemicals, Hazardous Wastes and Permitting Section (TCHWPS)
This section is responsible for the enforcement of RA 6969 (Toxic Substances and Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Control Act of 1990). Specifically, it is responsible for the issuance of Hazardous Waste Generators ID, Transport Permit, Certification on Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS), Small Quantity Importation Clearance (SQI), Registration for Importation/Use/ Manufacture of Chemicals under Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Mercury, Cyanide, PCB and Asbestos, Certificate of Registration for Importation of ODS and Alternative Chemical Substances, Service Provider Registration under CCO, Asbestos and PCB.
Air Quality Management and Multimedia Monitoring Section (AQMMS)
AQMS collects ambient air samples in the designated sampling stations and provides periodic and annual assessment of the ambient air quality in Metro Manila. It is also responsible for the evaluation of applications and recommendations for the issuance of Permit to Operate (POA) air pollution source installations.
The section also undertakes multimedia monitoring of firms within the region in collaboration with the Toxic chemicals, Hazardous Waste & Permitting Section.
Water Quality Section (WQS)
Personnel assigned to this Section are tasked to collect water samples at 133 sampling stations strategically spread out at forty two (42) major rivers in order to evaluate the seasonal and annual physical and chemical characteristics of the river water.
This Section likewise takes the lead in the implementation of the Adopt- an Estero Project and other activities related to DENRs compliance to the Sagip Ilog Program.
Research Development and Laboratory Services Section (LSS)
This section conducts the laboratory analyses, evaluation and interpretation of results of analyses of the air and water samples submitted by the technical staff of the Office.
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They are also responsible for the Acid Deposition and Monitoring (EANET) as the remote sampling station for Wet and Dry Deposition, Inland Aquatic Monitoring Station and Soil and Water Vegetation Monitoring Station.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING DIVISION (EIAMD)
EIAMD is responsible for the implementation of Presidential Decree 1586 (Environmental Impact Statement System of the Philippines) within the Region. In particular, it evaluates ECC applications for projects located in Environmentally Critical Areas. It also issues Certificates of Non-Coverage (CNC) for projects determined to be outside the purview of the Philippine EIS System. It is headed by a Division Chief who is backed up by following sections:
Review and Assessment Section
Evaluates applications for Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and Certificates of Non-Coverage. It is also tasked to prepare and recommend issuance/denial of ECCs/CNCs.
ECC Compliance Monitoring Section
Conducts compliance monitoring of proponents to the stipulations and conditions of the ECCs issued by the regional office. It also conducts investigation of complaints related to violations of EIS System in the areas under its jurisdiction.
Solid Wastes Management Section (SWMS)
Conducts survey/inventory of solid waste management facilities of the LGUs and private sectors. It also provides technical assistance on the conversion of open dumpsite into controlled dumpsite per RA 9003.
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING, STATISTICS AND MIS
The Division in general undertakes planning and programming, monitoring and assessment of programs/activities of the region. It acts as 8 | P a g e
coordinator for the overall activities of the region in establishing and maintaining management information system and databases.
Further, it provides updated and timely statistics and information for planning and information dissemination purposes. It is complemented by three sections namely: Planning & Programming Section, and the MIS & Statistics Section.
Planning and Programming Section (PPS)
PPS is tasked to prepare work and financial plans, work programs for the regions operation. It also monitors the regional offices accomplishment and performances vis--vis targets.
Statistics and Management Information System (MIS) Section
Maintains the regional offices databases. It is also tasked to consolidate data and serves as the repository of the regional offices statistical data.
LEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DIVISION (LEED)
Legal Services and Adjudication of Pollution Cases
The section acts on pollution complaints received by the Office and if needed further elevates to the PAB for proper adjudication. They also implements PAB orders and cases and presides during technical conferences.
Environmental Education and Information Section (EEIS)
The Environmental Education Section is mandated to undertake information dissemination on environmental issues and concerns. It also prepares annual regional air quality status reports, Regional State of Brown Environment Report and other narrative reports required by the EMB-Central Office . It also conducts environmental protection related seminar/lectures to various stakeholders of the region. It is also responsible in doing coordination works relative to the conduct of special events in the region.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE DIVISION
The Administrative and Finance Division provides general administrative services pertaining to human resources, records, & property management, and other forms of support to the operations. It also renders budgeting, cashiering 9 | P a g e
and accounting services. It is headed by a Division Chief who is backed up by following sections:
Personnel Section (PS)
Responsible for the development and maintenance of personnel programs which includes recruitment, selection, appointment, performance evaluation, employee claims and welfare services.
Records Section
Responsible for the maintenance of records, official receipt of documents and messengerial services.
Supply and Procurement Section
Responsible for the procurement, repairs & maintenance of office equipment and properties, updating/inventory of properties, as well as the implementation & monitoring of supplies and property management programs of the Office.
Budget Section
Responsible for the preparation and administration of the regional offices budget.
Accounting Section
Responsible for the maintenance of books of accounts including the subsidiary records in accordance with existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations, and submission of financial reports as required by COA and CO.
Cashier Section
Responsible for the payments of vouchers, and submission of accountability reports as required by COA and CO. It also responsible for the release of wages & remuneration, and other benefits for the personnel.
Collection Section
Responsible for the collection and deposit of revenues, submission of accountability reports as required by COA and CO, preparation of daily 10 | P a g e
collections and deposits, preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports of collections and deposits of the regional office.
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