PD 1151 PH ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
June 6, 1979: Marcos
EIS-Environmental Impact Statements
NEPC-Natl Environmental Protection Council
POLICY
-insure the attainment of an environmental quality that is
conducive to a life of dignity and well-being
-Govt with cooperation with private orgs to use practicable
means in promoting general welfare
-right of the people to a healthful environment; duty of each to
contribute to preservation and enhancement of PH environment
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EIS)
-all agencies of govt & private corps shall file in every project
which affects the quality of environment a detail statement on:
a) environmental impact of proposed action
b) adverse environmental effect which cannot be avoided
should the proposal be implemented
c) alternative to the proposed action
d) determination that short-term uses of the resources of the
environment are consistent with maintenance ad
enhancement of the longterm productivity of the same
e) whenever a proposal involves the use of non-renewable
resources, a finding must be made that such use and
commitment are warranted
-before issued by lead agency, all agencies having jurisdiction
shall comment on the draft EIS
-agencies charged with environmental protection in LOI 422 shall
submit to NEPC their regulations to carry out EIS
LOI 422
-DENR oversees and coordinates activities of all agencies
a) DENR
b) DA
c) DOH
d) D of Local Govt and Community Devt
e) DPWH
f) D of Public Works, Transpo, and Communications
g) DEPED
h) National Economic and Devt Authority
i) Energy Devt Board
j) Natl Pollution Control Commission
k) Human Settlements Commission
l) LLDA
m) PH council for Agricultural and Resources Research
n) NHA
o) Natl Irrigation Administration
p) UP Natural Science Research Center
q) PCG
r) PAGASA
PD 1152 PH ENVIRONMENT CODE
June 6, 1977: Marcos
NPCC-Natl Pollution Control Commission
CAA-Civil Aeronautics Administration
LTC-Land Transportation Commission
PAEC-Philippine Atomic Energy Commission
PAGASA-Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
NEPC-National Environmental Protection Council
HSC-Human Settlements Commission
PURPOSE
a) achieve and maintain levels of air quality to protect public
health
b) prevent damage to plant, animal life, and property, and
promote social and economic devt
STANDARDS
1. Natl Emission Standards
-for stationary and mobile sources of pollution
a) industry
b) practicable control and technology available
c) location & land use
d) nature of pollutants emitted
2. Community Noise Standards
-noise levels
a) location
b) zoning
c) land use
3. Noise-Producing Equipment Standards
-limit on acceptable noise
-conform to PD1096 Natl Bldg Code of PH
a) magnitude and condition of use
b) degree of noise reduction achievable through application of
available technology
c) cost of compliance
4. Aircraft Emission and Sonic Booms
-agencies study harmful effects of aircraft emissions
-to mitigate and minimize effects of sonic booms (explosion
caused by shockwaves)
REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
1. Air Quality and Noise Standards
-NPCC with agencies enforce ambient (surrounding the
environment) air quality emission and noise standards
2. Aircraft Noise
-implemented by CAA with NPCC
3. Vehicular Emissions
-LTC with NPCC implement emission standards for vehicles
4. Radioactive Emissions
-incident to possession of nuclear energy facilities regulated by
PAEC
MONITORING
1. Air Quality Monitoring
-NPCC with agencies establish air quality monitoring network
2. Weather Modification
-PAGASA monitors regularly meteorological factors affecting
environment to guide air pollution
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
a) classify PH waters
-NPCC classify accdg to best usage
1. existing quality of body of water at time of
classification
2.size, depth, surface area, volume, direction, rate
of flow, gradient of stream
3. most beneficial uses of waters and lands
-when public interest requires, NPCC shall reclassify based on
intended beneficial use and upgrade water quality
a) establish water quality standards
-NPCC prescribe standards with guidelines set by NEPC
1. standard of water quality/purity varies accdg to
beneficial use
2. technology relating to water pollution control
a) protect and improve quality of PH water resources
-distribution of disposals that will pollute waters are regulated by
agencies pursuant to their charters with NEPC
1. Clean-up Operations- polluter=clean at his own
expense; failure to do so, agencies concerned will
clean and will charge against the person responsible for pollution
a) surveillance and mitigation of pollution incidents
-agencies provide stations and sampling schedules
LAND USE MANAGEMENT
a) provide efficient utilization of land and resources to derive
maximum benefits
b) encourage conservation of land resources to prevent
imbalance between needs and resources
1. Natl Land Use Scheme against calamitous factors
- HSC with NEPC to ensure source of pollution will not be d) perform functions directed by president
located where it would result to a violation of environmental 2. Environmentally Non-Critical Projects
pollution control regulations -not declared by president; not required to submit EIS
2. Location of Industries 3. Secretariat
a) social -NEPC will have a secretariat to administer EIS for evaluation
b) economic 4. Management and Financial Assistance
c) geographic -Ministry of Human Settlements provide financial support to govt
d) significant environmental impact of industry instrumentalities under its supervision
NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVOLVING FUND
a) basic policy on conservation of natures to obtain optimum -penalties by NPCC automatically appropriated into ERF for
benefits and presser for future generations operation of this decree
b) general measures to be carried out effectively -rules for utilization of fund formulated by Ministry of Human
1. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Settlements and submitted to President for approval
2. Wildlife
3. Forestry and Soil Conservation PD 9003 ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT
4. Flood Control and Natural Calamities OF 2000
5. Energy Devt Jan 26, 2001: Arroyo
6. Conservation and Utilization of Surface and Ground Waters NSWMC-National Solid Waste Management Commission
7. Mineral Resources MRF-Materials Recovery Facility
WASTE MANAGEMENT GAA-General Appropriations Act
-D of Local Govt and Community Devt promulgate guidelines SLAPP-Suits and Strategic Legal Action Against Public
-Local Govts of each city, prov, mun, provide measures to Participation
facilitate disposal of waste within its jurisdicition
1. Methods of Solid Waste Disposal INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM
a) Solid Waste Disposal-sanitary landfill, incineration, 1. NSWMC
composting and other methods approved by competent govt a) 14 members govt sector (represented by heads in ex officio
authorit capacity:
2. Sanitary Landfills DENR-chairman
-private individual/corp may operate one/more DILG
-cant be located along shore, coastline, rivers, streams, lakes etc DOST
3. Incineration & Composting Plants DPWH
-regulated by LGUs with NPCC DOH
4. Disposal Sites DTI
-location: DA
a) existing zoning MMDA
b) land use standards League of Provincial Governors
c) pollution control regulations League of City Mayors
5. Dumping into Sea and Navigable Waters League of Municipal Mayors
-prohibited; but may be permitted if immediate danger to life and Association of Brgy. Councils
property subject to regulations of PCG & NPCC TESDA (Technical Education and Skills
6. Liquid Waste Disposal Devt Authority)
-wastewater shall be treated prior to disposal PH Information Agency
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/GRANT a) 3 members private sector
-may be granted on a case to case basis subj to NPCC rep from NGO (promote recycling and
protection of air and
PD 1586 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SYSTEM water quality)-3yrs; Vice
INCLUDING OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT rep from recycling industry
RELATED MEASURES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES rep from manufacturing/packaging
June 11, 1978: Marcos industry
EIS-Environmental Impact Statement 2. National Ecology Center
ECC-Environmental Compliance Certificate -consulting, training and networking services for implementation
ERF-Environmental Revolving Fund of this act
-NEPC issue rules; NPCC one of NEPCs implementing arms -head: director of Bureau
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SYSTEM 3. DENR
-prepared by Minister of Human Settlements; submitted to NEPC -visitorial powers
for evaluation a) access to records
1. Presidential Proclamation of Environmentally Critical Areas b) enter premises to question/investigate employees to
and Projects determine violation
-President may, own initiative/reco of NEPC, by proclamation, -doesnt apply to private dwelling unless visitorial power is
declare areas as environmentally critical judicially authorized
-secure first ECC issued by president/rep 4. LGU in Solid Waste Management
-Ministry of Human Settlements prepare: -implement provisions of this act within their respective
a) proper land/water use pattern jurisdictions
b) establish ambient environmental quality standards -segregation and collection conducted at bray level for
c) develop program for environmental protective measures biodegradable/reusable waste
5. Provincial Solid Waste Management Board
-allow clustering of LGU for solution of solid waste management
problems
review every 2 yrs Solid Management plan
-identify areas w/in its jurisdiction which have common solid
waste problems
-recommend measures approved
-established in every province; members:
a) all mayors
b) 1 rep from Sanngguniang Panlalawigan
c) Provincial health officer
d) Provincial environment and natres officer
e) Provincial engineer
f) Congressional reps from each district w/in province
g) 1 rep from NGO
h) 1 rep from recycling industry
i) 1 rep from manufacturing/packaging industry
j) 1 rep of each agency with technical and marketing expertise
-Palawan: Board shall be chaired by chairman of Palawan Council
for Sustainable Devt (RA 7611)
-Manila: Board chaired by chair of MMDA and members:
a) all mayors
b) 1 rep of NGO to promote recycling and protection of air and
water quality
c) 1 rep from recycling industry
d) 1 rep form manufacturing/packaging industry
6. City and Municipal Solid Waste Management Board
-each city/mun forms Waste Management Board that prepares
and implements plans within their coverage
-monitor implementation of plan through political subdivisions in
cooperation with private sector and NGO
-develop plan ensuring longterm management of solid waste
COMPONENTS OF LOCAL GOVT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN
a) City/Mun Profile- info of city/mun and its brgys
1. population of each bray for 10yr period
2. map
3. estimated solid waste projection
4. inventory of existing waste disposal
b) Waste Characterization-identify materials constituting solid
waste
c) Collection and Transfer-geographic subdivisions to define
coverage of sold waste collection are in every brgy
d) Processiing-methods and facilities to process solid waste
e) Source Reduction-program by which LGU will reduce solid
waste disposal
f) Recycling
g) Composting
i) Education and Public Information-how LGU inform citizens act
source reduction, recycling and composting programs
j) Special Waste-identification of programs to ensure proper
handling of special wastes
k) Resource Requirement and Funding-
l) Privatization of Solid Waste Management Projects
-specific measures to promote participation of private sector
-incentives for private sector involvement will be provided
m) Incentive Programs-incentive/cash to encourage participation
OWNER AND OPERATOR
-primary responsibility for compliance
-when title to a disposal is transferred to another person, new
owner shall be notified of the previous owner of existence of
these standards and conditions assigned to assure compliance
WASTE CHARACTERIZATION
-DENR with LGU establish guidelines whether hazardous/not
SEGREGATION OF WASTES
-conducted at the source
-segregated into categories
1. Premises containing 6/more residential units, LGU tall require
person in charge/owner to:
a) provide for residents a designated area and containers to
accumulate source separated recyclable materials to be
collected
b) notify occupants of each blogs of requirements of this act
2. Requirements for Segregation and Storage of Solid Waste
a) separate container for each type of waste (if bulky, may be
placed in a separated area)
b) properly marked
1. compostable
2. non-recyclable
3. recyclable
4. special waste
3. Requirements for Collection of Solid Wastes
a) equipped with personal protective equipment
b) training
c) in a manner which prevents damage to container/spillage
4. Transfer Stations
-for efficient waste handling capacity
-no waste shall be stored in a station beyond 24 hrs
RECYCLING PROGRAM
1. Eco-labeling
-DTI implement a coding system for packaging
2. Non-Environmentally Acceptable Products
-NSWMC prepare list of non-environmentally acceptable
products to be prohibited; not applicable to:
a) hospital/medical facilities
b) not environmentally acceptable but no alternative
commercially available
PROHIBITION ON USE OF NON-ENVIRONMENTALLY
ACCEPTABLE PACKAGING
-revocation; suspension; denial; non-renewal of license
MRF
-every brgy; allocate parcel of land for MRF (receive mixed waste
for final sorting); residual wastes shall be transferred to a long
term storage/sanitay landfill
COMPOSTING
-DA publish inventory of existing markets and demands for
composts; updated annually
PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF OPEN DUMPS FOR SOLID
WASTE
PERMIT FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY
CONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION
-must obtain ECC from DENR and permits from agencies
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND
-special account in Natl Treasure administered by NSWMC
sourced from:
a) fines/penalties, donations, grants from domestic/foregin
b) from GAA
-LGU may avail of fun on the basis of their approved solid waste
management plan
CITIZENS SUITS
-any citizen may file civil, criminal, administrative action against:
A) any person violating this act
B) agencies
C) public officer who willfully/neglects performance of an act; or
abuses his authority in performance of duty
-no suit can be filed until after 30day notice to violator, and no
action has been taken
SLAPP
-investigating prosecutor/court to immediately make a
determination not exceeding 30days whether a legal action is
filed to vex; or if a public officer is sued and theres no grave abuse
of authority
 h) advocacy and info dissemination
RA 9729 CLIMATE CHANGE ACT OF 2009 i) monitoring and evaluation
Oct 23, 2009: Arroyo j) gender mainstreaming
CCC-Climate Change Commission NATL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN
CCC -made accdg to framework
-natl govt agency attached to office of president AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE DONATIONS/GRANTS
a) President-Chair -may accept from local/foreign support
b) 3 Commissioners appointed by president-1 will be Vice -if foreign: clearance and approval from president upon
-advisory board: recommendation of DFA sec
a) sec of DA FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
b) sec of DE -agencies and LGUs allocate from annual appropriations funds for
c) sec of DENR implementation of climate change programs
d) sec of DEPED APPROPRIATIONS
e) sec of DFA -P50M initial fund from presidents contingent fund
f) sec of DOH -amounts thereafter are from annual GAA
g) sec of DILG
h) sec of DND RA 10121 PH DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
i) sec of DPWH MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010
j) sec of DOST May 27, 2010: Arroyo
k) sec of DSWD NDRRMC-National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
l) sec of DTI Council
m) second DOTC NEDA-National Economic & Devt Authority
n) dir-gen of NEDA (Natl Economic & Devt Authority) LDRRMF-Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
o) dir-gen of Natl Security council Fund
p) Chair of Natl Commission on Role of Filipino Women RDRRMC-Regional
q) President of League of Provinces CCC-Climate Change Commission
r) President of League of Cities OCD-Office of Civil Defense
s) President of League of Municipalities NSTP-National Service Training Program
t) President of Liga ng mag Brgy QRF-Quick Response Fund
u) Rep from academe SCOPE
v) Rep from business sector -implementation of measures to all aspects of disaster risk
w) Rep from NGO reduction and management
-at least 1 of sectoral rep comes from disaster risk reduction a) good governance
community b) risk assessment and early warning
-all appointed by president c) knowledge bldg and awareness raising
-6yr term without reappointment d) reducing underlying risk factors
1. Commissioners e) preparedness for effective response and early recovery
-Filipino, Resident, 30yo at time of appointment, 10yrs experience NDRRMC
on climate change, proven honesty & integrity a) sec DND-chair
-1 commissioner shall be female -may call govt/ngos for assistance; may call on reserve force to
-not from same sector assist in relief and rescue during calamities
-no rep to act on their behalf a) sec DILG-vice for disaster preparedness
-6yrs subj to reappointment; cant serve for more than 2 b) sec DSWD-vice for disaster response
consecutive terms c) sec DOST-vice for disaster prevention and mitigation
CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICE d) dir-gen of NEDA-vice for disaster rehab and recovery
-headed by Vice who shall act as Exec Dir -advise president of status of disaster preparedness
-employees appointed by exec dir -establish national early warning and emergency alert system to
-create corresponding positions to facilitate implementation of provide accurate advice to national/local emergency response
this act orgs & public through media/any communications
FRAMEWORK STRATEGY AND PROGRAM ON CLIMATE -provide guidelines for LDRRMF
CHANGE -coordinate with CCC
-basis for climate change programs; based on: OCD
a) climate change vulnerabilities -administer natl civil defense and disaster risk reduction and
b) specific adaptation needs management program by providing leadership
c) mitigation potential RDRRMC
d) intl agreements -coordinate with LDRRMC
-reviewed every 3 yrs -establish operating facilities whenever necessary
COMPONENTS OF FRAMEWORK STRATEGY AND PROGRAM LDRRMC
ON CLIMATE CHANGE -establishedin every prov, city, man and brgy
a) natl priorities -evaluate implementation of plan
b) impact, vulnerability, adaptation assessments -ensure climate change and disaster risk reduction adaptation
c) policy formulation into local plans
d) compliance with intl commitments -recommend forced/preemptive evacuation of locals
e) research and devt SERVICE
f) database devt and management -agencies/ngo/private sector may mobilize individuals to
g) academic programs, capability bldg and mainstreaming volunteer; submit list to LDRRMC for inclusion in the database of
volunteers -multi-sectoral group to establish water quality surveillance
INTEGRATION +sampling schedules
-concerned agencies integrate disaster risk reduction and -submit report to chair of NWRB
management education in school curricula of secondary and -technical secretariat provide tech support to NWRB composed of
tertiary level + NSTP 4 members:
-public employees trained in emergency response and a) 1 member of PH Bar
preparedness; mandatory b) 1 chem eng/chemist/sanitary eng/envi eng/ecologist
DECLARATION OF STATE OF CALAMITY c) 1 civ eng/hydrologist
-Natl council recommend to president based on criteria set by d) 1 geologist/biologist
them -areas within LLDA designated as 1 management area under
-mandatory immediate measures: LLDA
a) imposition of price ceiling on basic necessities and prime NON-ATTAINMENT AREAS
commodities by president -DENR designates portions where pollutants exceeded water
b) control of overpricing of commodities, meds, petroleum quality guidelines
c) programming of funds for upgrading public infrastructures -implement program that wont allow new sources of exceeded
d) grant no-interest loans by govt institutions to most affected water pollutant
population through peoples orgs -if naturally-occurring pollutant: discharge of such is allowed but
INTL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE shall not exceed naturally-occurring pollutant level in the area
a) imports are authorized by Tariff and Customs Code of PH and not affect water supply, public health and ecological
and GAA protection
b) imports and donations considered imports/donations to NATL SEWERAGE AND SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
NDRRM, subj to approval of president -DPWH, DENR, LGU and other agencies shall prepare program
LDRRMF(fund) -govt may allot on annual basis, funds for rehab of facilities
-not less than 5% of estimated revenue from regular sources -LGU appropriate land/road access to construction of sewage
-with approval of saggunian concerned, LDRRMC may transfer facilities; may raise funds to maintain sewage
fund to other areas declared under state of calamity DOMESTIC SEWAGE COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND
-30% allocated for QRF; standby fund for relief programs DISPOSAL
NDRRMF(fund) -connect sewage lines in HUCs to available sewage system
-appropriated under GAA -areas not HUCs; employ combined sewerage-septage
-human/natural induced calamities management system
-amount approved by president -DOH formulate guidelines for collection and disposal and
-30% for QRF operation of centralized sewage system
-all agencies are authorized to use a portion to implement NATL WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT FUND
projects to address DRRM activities -administered by DENR as special account in Natl Treasury
FUNDING OF OCD -fines by PAB, proceeds of permits, donations, etc shall form part
-P1B revolving fund from implementation of this act of the fund
-exempt from donors tax
RA 9275 PH CLEAN WATER ACT OF 2004 WATER QUALITY VARIANCE FOR GEOTHERMAL AND OIL AND
March 22, 2004: Arroyo GAS EXPLORATION
NWRB-National Water Resources Board -DENR provides standards
LLDA-Laguna Lake Devt Authority WASTEWATER CHARGE SYSTEM
HUC-Highly Urbanized Cities a) provide strong economic inducement for polluters to modify
PAB-Pollution Adjudication Board their production
EGF-Environment Guarantee Fund b) cover cost of administering water quality management
ENRO-Environment and Natural Resources Office c) reflect damages caused by water pollution on surrounding
PCG-PH Coast Guard environment _ cost of rehab
COVERAGE d) type of pollutant
-all water bodies e) classification of receiving water body
-primarily applies to abatement and control of pollution from land f) other special attributes of water body -DENR
based resources implement through collection of fees
-civil liability and penal provisions apply irrespective of sources of -industries whose water effluent are within standards of this act
pollution shall only be charged with minimal amount determined by DENR
NWRB after public consultation
-DENR with NWRB designate areas as water quality management -doesnt apply to geothermal exploration
areas which shall have similar conditions which affect pollutants DISCHAGRE PERMITS
in the water bodies/share common problems -DENR requires permit to discharge specifying:
-governed by board a) quantity and quality of effluent that facilities are allowed to
a) reps of mayors and governors of LGU discharge
b) reps of agencies b) compliance schedule
c) registered NGO c) monitoring
d) water utility sector EGF
e) business sector -part of environmental management plan
f) DENR rep-chair -finance maintenance of health of ecosystems and conservation
-formulate strategies to coordinate policies necessary for of waters, cleanups and rehab
effective implementation CLEANUP OPERATIONS
1. Each Area -any person who causes pollution to water bodies is responsible
at his own expense if water rendered unfit
-emergency cleanups: if polluter fails to undertake, DENR will
cleanup but reimbursed by persons responsible; reimbursements
made to Water Quality Management Fund
PROGRAMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
-DENR implement
-ecological profiles shall identify environmental constraints and
opportunities in pragmatic areas
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
PROGRAMMATIC COMPLIANCE WITH WATER QUALITY
STANDARDS
-DENR allo each regional industrial center to allocate quotas to
pollution sources under PEZA Law (PH Economic Zone Authority)
LGU
-management of water quality within their territorial jurisdictions
-each LGU through ENRO has functions
a) monitor water quality
b) emergency response
c) compliance with Water Quality Management Action Plan
d) active participation in efforts concerning water quality
protection and rehabilitation
e) coordinate with agencies and civil societes and sectors in
implementation of measures
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ROLE
-DENR and LGU provide incentives for adaptation of procedures
that will protect our water bodies
-incentives/rewards: from Water Quality Management Fund
APPROPRIATIONS
-P100M from savings of govt for initial implementation
-from GAA thereafter
RA 9175 CHAIN SAW ACT OF 2002
Nov 7, 2002: Arroyo
TLA-Timber License Agreement
PSA-Production Sharing Agreement
CENRO-Central Environment and Natural Resources Office
PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SELL AND IMPORT
a) manufacturers
b) dealers
c) private owners authorized by DENR
PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO POSSESS AND USE
-DENR issue permit for felling (cut down) land/trees, timber or
forest products to:
a) subsisting TLA, PSA, Private Land Timber Permit-2yrs permit
b) orchard and fruit tree farmer-5yrs permit
c) industrial tree farmer-2yrs permit
d) licensed wood processor and used for cutting of timber that
has been legally sold to said applicant
e) for legal purpose-2yrs permit
f) agencies of govt in aspects of their functions-2yrs permit
REGISTRATION
-reg to DENR through CENRO
PENAL PROVISIONS
a) sell, purchase, re-sell, transfer, distribute, possess without
permit
b) unlawful importation or manufacturing
c) tampering of engine serial number
d) actual unlawful use
-if through command of another person, penalties shall likewise
be imposed on the one who commanded
-if public officer/employee=removed and perp disqualified
-chainsaws confiscated sold to public auction to qualified buyers;
proceeds to DENR
REWARD
-any person giving info of unregistered chainsaw and conviction
of persons=20% of value of chainsaw units
REVOCATION OF PERMITS
-DENR sec revoke if violation
RA 6969 TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS AND
NUCLEAR WASTES CONTROL ACT OF 1990
Oct 26, 1990: Aquino
OBJECTIVES
a) keep inventory of chemicals imported, manufactured, used
b) regulate handling of chemical substances with risk to
health/environment
c) educate people regarding risks
d) prevent entry, transit, storage and disposal of hazardous
nuclear wastes into the PH for whatev purpose
INTER-AGENCY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
-DENR sec head
a) assist DENR in formulation of rules
b) assist DENR in updating of inventory of chemicals
c) preliminary evaluation of chemicals to determine effects on
health and environment
d) perform functions required by DENR sec
PRE-MANUFACTURE AND PRE-IMPORTATION
REQUIREMENTS
-determiend by DENR; manufacturer, processor or importer shall
submit:
a) name chemical
b) chemical identity and molecular structure
c) proposed categories of use
d) estimate of amount to be manufactured,
processed/imported
e) processing and disposal of chemicals
f) test date to health and environmental effects
CHEMICALS SUBJ TO TESTING
a) reason to believe that chemicals may present risk/exposure
to health or environment
b) insufficient data and experience for predicting health and
environmental effects of chemical
c) testing is necessary to develop such date
-manufacturers,processors, importers shoulder cost of testing
EXEMPT FROM PRE-MANUFACTURING NOTIFICATION
a) included in categories of inventory
b) small quantities solely for experimental researches
c) no risk to health and environment
d) exist temporarily with no human/environmental exposure
PUBLIC SHALL HAVE ACCESS TO RECORDS
PROHIBITED ACTS
a) knowingly use chemical
b) failure or refusal to submit records required
c) failure or refusal to comply with requirements
d) cause, aid, facilitate into the PH of hazardous and nuclear
wastes
APPROPRIATIONS
-included in budget of DENR