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DFIMDPEnvironmental Framework and Guidelines for Proposed Sub-Projects

E9011 Background Volume 2

The Diversified Farm Income and Market Development (DFIMD) Project has adopted anenvironmental policy framework in consideration of the requirements of the PhilippineEnvironmental Impact Statement (EIS) System and the World Bank (WB) EnvironmentalSafeguard Policies.. It should be noted that no single mechanism could be attributedexclusively to either the WB or Government of the Philippines (GOP) requirements. Eachelement (e.g., environmental assessment, formulation of environmental management plan,etc.) shall be undertaken or implemented in compliance with the requirements of bothsystems.

The DFIMDP shall endeavor to integrate environmental considerations in all aspects ofproject implementation. It adopts the following general guidelines:

* All sub-projects shall comply with relevant GOP rules and regulations including butnot limited to Presidential Decree 1586 (Philippine EIS System) and the DENRAdministrative Order (AO) No. 2003-30 issued on July 2003, and the WBEnvironmental Safeguard Policies;

* All sub-project proponents shall demonstrate commitment and capability to integrateenvironmental considerations in its program of activities or action plans;

* All other stakeholders (e.g., contractors, NGO-partners, etc.) shall comply withrelevant environmental laws;

* No sub-projects shall be approved without the appropriate EnvironmentalManagement Plan (EMP) or Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC); and

* All sub-projects will support a strategy among the growers within their influence areato adopt the use of biological or environmental control methods for pest managementin order to reduce reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides.

To ensure that implementation of subproject activities adheres to the environmental policyframework and to facilitate the proponents' compliance with the Project's environmentalsafeguards, the following implementing guidelines on the processing and issuance ofenvironmental clearances for proposed subprojects shall be adopted.

The Department of Agriculture will forge a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with theDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to support these guidelines tobe consistent with the procedures for a systematic review, processing and issuance ofenvironmental clearances as well as the scope and coverage of DA projects under thePhilippine EIS System.

The DA RFU will ensure that a sound integrated pest management plan is operative in theinfluence area of the sub-projects so that the needed information, technical assistance andsupport services are accessible to farmers for safe handling and judicious use of hazardouschemicals that are contained in pesticides being used in the area. While DFIMDP is notdirectly dealing with production concerns of farming communities, it is possible that with thenewly opened access to markets, farmers may decide to engage in new products or intensifyproduction activities that involve the use of chemical inputs, hence the need for sound pestmanagement.

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D F I M D PEnvironmental Framework and Guidelines for Proposed Sub-Projects

2 General Provisions

2.1 Definition of Terms

For the purpose of these guidelines, the following definitions may be applied:

a. Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) - a certification issued to project proponents upontheir request, certifying that based on the submitted project description, the project is notcovered by the EIS System and are therefore not required to secure an ECC.

b. Environment - Surrounding air, water (both ground and surface), land, flora, fauna,humans and their interrelation.

c. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) - document issued by theEnvironmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the DENR after a positive review of anECC application, certifying that based on the representations of the proponent, theproposed project or undertaking will not cause significant negative environmental impact.The ECC also certifies that the proponent has complied with all the requirements of theEIS System and has committed to implement its approved Environmental ManagementPlan. The ECC contains specific measures and conditions that the project proponenthas to undertake before and during the operation of a project, and in some cases, duringthe project's abandonment phase to mitigate identified environmental impacts.

d. Environmentally Critical Area (ECA) - area delineated as environmentally sensitivesuch that significant environmental impacts are expected if certain types of proposedprojects or programs are located, developed or implemented in it.

e. Environmentally Critical Project (ECP) - project or program that has high potential forsignificant negative environmental impact.

f. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) - a document prepared and submitted by theproject proponent and/or Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant that servesas an application for an ECC. It is a comprehensive study of the significant impacts of aproject on the environment.

g. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) - a section in the IEE or EIS that details theprevention, mitigation, compensation, contingency and monitoring measures to enhancepositive impacts and minimize negative impacts and risks of a proposed project orundertaking. A separate EMP may also be submitted by the project proponent to theDFIMDP in lieu of a CNC.

h. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report or Study - document similar to anEIS but with reduced details and depth of assessment and discussion.

i. IEE Checklist- simplified checklist version of an IEE Report, prescribed by the DENR,to be filled up by the project proponent to identify and assess a project's environmentimpacts and the mitigation/enhancement measures to address such impacts;

j. Integrated Pest Management - a diverse mix of approaches to manage pests andkeep them below damaging levels, using control options that range from culturalpractices, biological to chemicals. In practice, IPM ranges from chemically basedsystems that involve the targeted and judicious use of synthetic pesticides, to biologicallyintensive approaches that manage pests primarily or fully through non-chemical means.

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k. Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT) - community-based multi-sectoral team organizedfor the purpose of monitoring the proponent's compliance with ECC conditions, EMP andapplicable laws, rules and regulations.

1. Pest Management Plan - localized strategy to alert the DA on the potential chemicalhazards from unguarded use of synthetic agricultural chemical inputs in the sub-project'sinfluence area and address this through sustained information dissemination, technicalassistance and monitoring.

m. Sub-project - any activity, regardless of scale or magnitude, which may have significantimpact on the environment.

n. Proponent - any natural or juridical person intending to implement a project or sub-project. For purposes of these guidelines, a proponent may include the DA, DFIMDP orany of its implementing partners such as Local Government Units (LGUs), DA RegionalField Units (RFUs), among others.

2.2 Scope and CoverageThe scope and coverage of DA projects including subprojects eligible for funding under theDFIMDP, under the Philippine EIS System and the project criteria or thresholds for therequired application of environmental clearances are defined in Annex 1 of these guidelines.

Non-coverage within the Philippine EIS System means that proponents are no longerexpected to go through the process outlined in the DENR's AO No. 2003-30 which providesthe Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for the Philippine EIS System, i.e., aCertificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) does not have to be secured from the DENR.

On the other hand, covered subprojects such as the declared Environmentally CriticalProjects (ECPs) and projects located in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) can berequired an IEE checklist at the minimum or a full-blown Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) at the maximum. DENR's AO 2003-30 shall be used as basis for the regulatoryprocess which proponents shall follow in the preparation of the documentary requirementsand in the acquisition of the ECC to be issued either by the EMB Central Office of therespective EMB Regional Offices.

All sub-projects where the influence area shows high usage of hazardous chemicals (perWorld Health Organization guidelines) or where incidents of toxic residue levels in freshfruits and vegetables were reported in the last two years, the LGU will have to prepare a pestmanagement plan (See Section 5 for details).

3 Procedures for Review, Processing and Issuance ofEnvironmental Clearance

3.1 For Non-covered Sub-projects

1. For non-covered sub-projects, the proponent shall prepare and submit to theDA Regional Field Units (RFUs), an acceptable Environmental ManagementPlan (EMP) in lieu of a CNC. If the proponent is not the LGU, the EMP shouldbe endorsed by the LGU and thereafter submitted to DA as an attachment tothe sub-project proposal or feasibility study. The proponent shall includerelevant commitments/measures in the EMP in the sub-project's Program of

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Works (POW). The pro-forma EMPs for farm-to-market road is attached asAnnex 5 and pro-forma for multi-purpose buildings is attached as Annex 6..

2. The EMP shall be reviewed and approved by the RFU Project AppraisalCommittee in accordance with the project appraisal criteria for DFIMDPsubprojects adopted by the region. The EMP will be referred to the designatedEnvironment Focal Person of the RFU who will also be a member of the RFUProject Appraisal Committee.

3. Applicable measures in the EMP shall also be included in the technicalspecifications in the contract for the implementation by the contractor of thesub-project. The contractor shall be held legally liable by its client (i.e., thesub-project proponent) for its compliance and non-compliance to the conditionsof the contract with regard to the EMP conditions. On the other hand, theproponent shall be directly liable to the DA RFU for its compliance and non-compliance to the EMP conditions.

3.2 For Covered Sub-projects

1. For sub-projects that are covered by the EIS System, the proponent shall berequired to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from theconcerned EMB Regional Office. To determine the appropriate ECCapplication (i.e., whether IEE Checklist or IEE Study or Report), the proponentshould consult with the DENR EMB and check the subproject's specificationsagainst the DENR threshold.

2. If an lEE Checklist is required, the proponent shall submit the following to theEMB:

a. Accomplished IEE Checklist Form per sub-project. (An IEE Checklist Form forIrrigation is attached as Annex 3 and an IEE Checklist Form for Farm-to-MarketRoads is attached as Annex 4);

b. Zoning clearance;c. Barangay or municipal endorsement of the proposed project;d. Tree inventory;e. Project plan and profile (from detailed engineering);f. Photographs (showing start and end points and selected sections);g. Detailed location map of the impacted site showing relevant features (e.g., slope,

topography, human settlements);h. Notarized accountability statement signed by the proponent; andi. Payment of a processing fee of P3,000 per sub-project.

3. If an IEE Study or ReDort is required, the proponent shall submit the following tothe EMB:

a. Brief description of the sub-project or undertaking and its process of operation;b. Brief description of the environmental setting and receiving environment,

including the primary and secondary impact areas;c. Brief description of the environmental impact of the project or undertaking,

including its socio-economic impact;d. Matrix of mitigation and enhancement measures;e. Documentation of the consultative process undertaken, when appropriate;f. Brief description of indigenous people's concerns and possible socio-economic,

political and cultural impacts of the proposed project or undertakings on such



people for projects or undertakings located in ancestral lands or domains ofindigenous communities;

g. Brief discussion of gender issues for projects or undertakings with significantimpact on women;

h. Brief discussion of the relationship among population, development, and theenvironment for projects or undertakings with significant impact on population;

i. Notarized Accountability statement of preparer and proponent; and.j. Payment of a processing fee of P3,000.00

4. The proponent should submit the above documentary requirements together withan application for an ECC directly to the EMB.

5. The concerned EMB Regional Office shall review and process the applicationsand issue the necessary clearance. As prescribed under the DENR AO 2003-30,processing time for each ECC application shall be 30 working days. If nodecision is made within the specified timeframe, the ECC application is deemedautomatically approved and the approving authority (EMB Regional Director) shallissue the ECC within five (5) working days after the prescribed processing timehas lapsed. However, the EMB may deny the issuance of the ECC if theproponent fails to submit required additional information critical to deciding on theECC application, despite written requests from the EMB and despite an adequateperiod for the proponent to comply with the said requirement.

6. Upon the issuance of the ECC, the proponent shall submit the ECC together witha copy of the ECC application (i.e., IEE Checklist or IEE Report) and the sub-project feasibility study or Project Summary to the DFIMDP-DA RFU.

7. The sub-project's Environmental Management Plan (EMP), which forms part ofthe IEE Checklist or IEE Report, shall be included in the sub-project's Program ofWorks (POW). Applicable measures in the EMP and ECC conditions shall alsobe included in the technical specifications of the contract for the implementationof the sub-project. The contractor shall be held legally liable for any variation ornon-compliance with the conditions of the contract with regard to the EMP andECC conditions. On the other hand, the proponent shall be directly liable to theDFIMDP-DA RFU for its compliance and non-compliance to the EMP/ECCconditions.

4 Requirements for Monitoring and Evaluation of EnvironmentalSafeguards for DFIMDP Sub-projects

4.1 For Non-covered Sub-projects

1. During construction of the sub-project, the Project Manager designated orappointed by the LGU, or the Municipal Engineer or the Municipal DevelopmentPlanning Officer (MPDO) of the LGU will ensure that relevant measures in theEMP are incorporated into the contract. He/she will also monitor theimplementation of mitigation measures prescribed in the EMP and in thecontract.

2. At the end of project construction, the LGU will submit an EMP ComplianceReport to the DA Project Appraisal Committee as part of the subproject'scompletion report. The Environment Focal Person of the RFU will provide


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technical inputs in the evaluation of the proponent's compliance withcommitments made under the EMP.

3. The DA RFU shall review the completion reports and conduct site inspectionsto validate any observation and action taken by the proponent and contractoron commitments under the EMP. The RFU may issue appropriate sanctionsfor non-compliance until major non-conformances have been accordingly actedupon to remove any grave and immediate threat to public health or theenvironment.

4. The RFU may request the EMB to join the field visit to validate the completionreport. If the RFU will alert the LGU on any deviations or deficiencies in theproject so these can be acted upon by the contractor before turn-over of thecompleted project.

5. The EMB may conduct separate field validation visits of any or all DFIMDPsub-projects in close coordination with the DA-RFU.

6. An environmental audit may be conducted by the World Bank for selected sub-projects.

4.2 For Covered Sub-projects

4.2.1 For Sub-projects with no Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT)Requirement in the ECC Issued (IEE Checklists/some 1EEs)

1. During sub-project implementation, the Project implementor (e.g. LGU) shallmonitor the performance of the contractor to ensure compliance with agreedmitigation measures and other environmental activities relevant tocommitments in the ECC, EMP and other environmental safeguard policies.

2. The proponent shall submit a status report on the EMP and ECC ComplianceChecklist to the DA RFU upon completion of sub-project construction.

3. The Environment Focal Person of the RFU shall review the EMP Checklistand, conduct site inspections to validate any observation and action takenmitigation measures and other related activities under the approved EMP.

4. The proponent shall submit reports to the EMB, if required in its ECC. TheEMB may conduct separate monitoring/field validation of specific sub-projects.

5. An environmental audit may be conducted by the World Bank for selectedsub-projects.

5 Pest Management Plan

Pest problems will be addressed by the Project through the following means: (1) makingIPM as one of the priority programs of DA and (2) the need to forge strong ties and/orcollaboration with non-government organizations (NGOs) who are engaged in organicfarming and rural health matters.

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The LGU, through its Municipal Agricultural Office (MAO), will be responsible for theformulation, dissemination, enforcement and monitoring of a local pest management plan,particularly for areas where the use of hazardous chemicals is a prevalent practice or wherethere have been findings of toxic chemical residues in fresh fruits and vegetables within thepast two years. The DA RFU will provide technical assistance to the LGUs in activitiesrelated to the IPM implementation. The table below suggests some elements of a local pestmanagement plan to serve as guide to the LGUs and RFUs. These are not to be used asstandards, as focus areas differ from each other. This can be modified to suit the conditionspertaining to the areas. It enumerates the proposed major activities to be undertaken,responsible unit, resources needed and the time frame.

IPM implementation can only be achieved through participation and collaboration by allgovernment organizations (GOs), Grower's Associations, and non-government organizations(NGOs) who are strong advocates and implementers of IPM.

Before plan formulation, it is suggested that the Municipal Agricultural Officer conduct acomprehensive assessment/evaluation on IPM implementation in the influence area of thesubproject. It should include the following:

1. Common pests and diseases experienced by farms in the area2. Pest management practices that are prevalent in the area3. Commonly used agricultural chemical inputs, their brands, active ingredients,

level of environmental hazard, and the level of usage

It should also make an institutional assessment of existing arrangements that are in supportof [PM implementation in the area. This would include the following (1) existingorganizational structure and institutional arrangement on IPM implementation; (2) knowledgeand skills of the LGU and other local agencies involved in IPM implementation; (3) staffcapacity to implement, corresponding trainings and capability building programs must beprepared and conducted to enhance staff knowledge and skills; (4) role clarification anddelineation of functions among key players in IPM implementation.

Participatory planning workshops for IPM will serve as an educational activity to inform thefarmers of the environmental hazards posed by some practices observed in the farms tocontrol the spread of pests in the area. The activity will aim to elicit the commitment offarmers in the area to reduce their application of chemical inputs with hazardous ingredientsand shift to biological and other environmentally sound methods of pest control. The farmerswill be engaged in a planning activity to draw from them a doable action plan that willestablish targets for IPM expansion through their support and collaboration.

IPM application should be continuously monitored by the DA RFU as part of its regularactivities. At the national level the promotion of IPM will be revived as the DA mounts effortsto improve its capacity for product standards regulation and monitoring. The local pestmanagement plan serves as a local guide to alert the DA and the LGU on the hazards thatshould be regulated in the farms within the subproject's influence area.

Suggested Elements of a Local Pest Management Plan



ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE TIME FRAME*/ RESOURCESAGENCY/lES NEEDED

Assessment of IPM Municipal Agriculture During the environmental Technicalimplementation; Officer (MAO) assessment or? during assistance fromDocumentation of subproject formulation the DA-RFUSurvey Findings

IPM Participatory LGU (MAO), with Before subproject starts, Report on thePlanning Workshops; assistance from RFU there must be organized Assessment ofFormation of farmers groups who will take IPMgroup/s charge of IPM program Implementation in

implementation. the areaFormulation of IPM LGU (MAO) Upon start of subproject DocumentationStrategy and Action support for thePlan for the Area IPM Strategy and

Action PlanInformation LGU (MAO) Upon start of subproject Reproduction ofDissemination; IPM strategy andAwareness Building action plan forand Promotion of IPM dissemination

Monitoring of IPM RFU After subproject Operating costs forapplication completion field visits and

product testingCross-farm visits and LGU, RFU and After IPM program Farmer trainingstudy tours for proponents (farmers) orientation and extensionfarmers in the resourcesdifferent focus areasContinuing Education LGU, RFU, Rural After IPM program Farmer trainingof Farmers on Pest Health Unit (DOH) orientation and extensionManagement: Safe resourcesUse of PesticidesCollaboration w/ RFU During project inception Support forNGOs & other local and throughout consultationgroups implementation meetings and

I _____________I_____ I_____________________ _ w o rkshopsV - Time frame must be specified in the preparation of IPM Plan of each focus area.


ANNEX 1Scope and Coverage of DFIMDP Projects under the Phil. EIS System

SCOPE AND COVERAGE OF THE EIS SYSTEM FOR DFIMDP SUBPROJECTS

NOT IEESPECIFICATIONS COVERED CHECKLIST IEE STUDY EIS (Region) EIS (Central)

I. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS _ ____I__

1. ROADS AND BRIDGES1.1 Farm-to-Market Road

a. New Constructiona.1 =< 50.00 metersa.2 > 50.00 meters, =<80.00 meters -a.3 > 80.00 meters, =c150.00 meters

a.4 > 150.00 meters, <500.00 meters l

a.5 500.00 meters and above

b. RehabilitationlImprovement

b.1 Width increase of =< 50% acquisition of right of wab.2 Width increase of > 50% acquisition of right of wa,b.3 Without right of way acquisition .

c. Bridge Constructiona.1 =< 50.00 meters _

a.2 > 50.00 meters, =<80.00 meters

a.3 > 80.00 meters, =< 1h50.00 metersa.4 > 150.00 meters, <500.00 metersa.5 500.00 meters and above

2. IRRIGATIONll

2.2 Communal Irrigation Systems/Projects (CIS/CIP and Drip) Irrigation)

a. Service area =< 300 hectares _b. Service area > 300 hectares, =< 700 hectares

c. Service area > 700 hectares, =< 1,000 hectares

d.1 Service area> 1,000 hectaresNote:Y If the road has a bridge component, the total length of the road and the bridge will be considered.**/ Critical slope = is equal to 50% slope or 26.570 angle.

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SCOPE AND COVERAGE OF THE EIS SYSTEM FOR DFUDP SUBPROJECTS

SPECIFICATIONS COVERED CHECKLIST IEE STUDY EIS (Region) EIS (Central)

II. AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

1. Pre-cooling/Cold Storage/Cold Chaina. <300 sq.m.__b. 300 sq.m. - 10 hectaresc. >10 hectares - <25 hectaresd. =>25 hectares

2. Grains Center l l _l

a. <300 sq.m. _

b. 300 sq.m. -10 hectares

c. >10 hectares -<25 hectaresd. =>25 hectares

3. CMlectionuCenter/RefrigeratedFVanfor/HighValue Crops

a. <300 sq.m.

b. 300 sq.m. -10 hectares _

c. >10_hectares_-_<25 hectares

d. =>25 hectares

4. AAM-Construction of Slaughter Hotuse a. <300 sa.m. b. 300 sq.m. - 10 hectaresc. >10Ahectares -<25Ghectares

d. =>25 hectares

5. Mufti-Purpose Nursery(Fruits/Timber/Herbal/Foraga/Ornarmental)a. <300 sq.m.b. 300 sq.m. -10 hectaesc. >10 hectares -<25 hectaes_d. =>25 hectares

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SCOPE AND COVERAGE OF THE EIS SYSTEM FOR DFIMDP SUBPROJECTS

NOT IEESPECIFICATIONS COVERED CHECKLIST IEE STUDY EIS (Region) EIS (Central)

6. Centralized Collecton Centera. <300 sq.m.

b. 300 sq.m. -10 hectares _

c. >10 hectares - <25 hectares 1

d. l=>25 hectares

7. Bagsakan Center _ _|

a. <300 sq.m. l


c. >10 hectares - <25 hectares _ _ _

d. =>25 hectares

___Constuction f Artifcial IneminatinCente I_a. <300 sq.m._

b. 300 sq.m. - 10 hectares

c. >10 hectares - <25 hectares

d. =>25 hectares

10. Solar Drier

a. <300 sq.m.


c. >10 hectares -<25 hectares

d. =>25 hectares

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ANNEX 2Process Flow Chart

FLOW DIAGRAM OF THE REVIEW, PROCESSING AND ISSUANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCESFOR DFIMDP SUB-PROJECTS

1. INDIVIDUAL SUB-PROJECT APPLICATION

Sub-project Type/ PROPONENT Project Appraisal DFIMDP AnDroval EMB Regional EMB Central

Phase of Implementation (LGU, Grower Association) Committee Committee Office Office

7 ~~For LGU subprojects, DA Environment Focal Person will determine COVE RE Dif sub-project is covered or not covered under the Phil EIS System.B

For proposals from growers associations, EIA documents will be subminted to the LGU for endorsement, and then submited to the DA RFU

A. For non-covered SPs NOT COVERED

Preparation, Appraisal EpwwS"mvidewpI Review EMP FSand Approval Phase: BEW mea_su du m hI and DE If ok

Environment Management FS Md POW: refer EMP toPlan Formulation & Review Sb*tEWMPgeLw Envi Focal Person

Envi Focal Person vatidatesEMP aganst EIS

futUdelines

Include EMP measuresand costs in technical specs or sub-prolect

of the contract, if necessary

Construction Phase:EMP Monitoring

Monitor performance ofcontractor with respect toEMP mfitgation measures

Project Completion:EMP Compliance ChecWllst _ 1 _ -

Issues certification of- _ ~ project completion Field validation of~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~selected SPs

Operations and

Maintenance Phase Monitoring of EMP commitments shall be undertaken by DA RFU as part of its regufar functions

Note: Environment Focal Person is so designated by the DA RFU Director from among the RFU staff who will also be a member of the Project Appraisal Committee

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B. For Covered SPs PROPONENT Project Appraisal DFIMDP ADoroval EMB Regional EMB Central(LGU, Grower Association) Committee Committee Office Office

Preparation, Appraisaland Approval Phase

Prepare appropriate ECC

application, i.e., IEE Checklist,

IEE Report/Study, EIS

Reviews LGU ECC Review and process

application; No application ECC application

will be endorsed unless > o 3 Ar

required ECC documenrts

are comrplete May reques propo-

nent tor addli re mts

- Incorporate EMP measures ' IiiiiS (id ikl Review FS and POW

and costs (contained in ECC ' o) utd POW. 11*, Returm to proponent

application) in FS POW _ &= to DA FtfJ i there are

corrections.

Include EMP measures Review and approval

and costs in technical F of sub-project

specificata ns for contractpr

Construction Phase

Project Completion SLbmit project completion Revew EOC & EMP Review EMP

wih EMP Compi arce coalance cheiist ard compliance checklistChecidist to DA-RFU endorse to DA RFU

-E.inEw .... . ...... l ni i w_E~C Cx*t@S!sl _ *CC _ _ __

Operations andMaintenance Phase

Note Environment Focal Person is so designated by the DA RFU Director from among the RFU staff who will also be a member of the Project Appraisal Committee

1/ EMP conditions are contained in the ECC application

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DFIMDPAnnex 3- IEE Checklist for Irrigation

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System was formally established by virtue

of Presidential Decree 1586. It requires the submission of Environmental Impact Statements

(EIS) for environmentally critical projects and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for

projects which are located in environmentally critically areas as provided in its Implementing

Rules and Regulations (IRR) and Presidential Proclamation No. 2146, series of 1981.

In 1996 DENR issued Department Administrative Order 37 (DAO 96-37) to further

strengthen the EIS System. DAO 96-37 Article l1l, Section 9.0 (Contents of the EIS) provides

that "Some or all of the foregoing items may, when appropriate, be presented in a format

using the checklist approach."

Pursuant to DAO 96-37, Memorandum Circular Number 4, Series of 1998 was issued by the

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) to simplify the system. MC 98-4 (Annex 1)

defined the lEE Checklist as a simplified form in lieu of the standard EIS document. It

provides a list of projects with IEE checklists, the format and contents of the IEE Checklist

and implementing guidelines.

To further assist development of projects in ECAs while ensuring that environmental

requirements are incorporated in project development, MC 3 Series of 2001 (Annex 2) by

EMB presents an additional list of projects with IEE Checklists and refines the implementing

guidelines for the preparation and submission of IEE Checklists.

1.2 Contents of this Guide

This guide is produced to aid the proponent in preparing and submitting an IEE Checklist to

secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for a project located in ECAs.

This guide contains the following:

Part II Scope and Coverage of the IEE Checklist for Selected Irrigation

Projects

Part III Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of the IEE Checklist



Part IV IEE Checklist Form

Part V Annexes:

A. Definition of Terms of IEE Checklist for Selected Irrigation

Projects

A. EMB Regional Offices Directory


D F I M D PAnnex 3- IEE Checklist for Irrigation

2 SCOPE AND COVERAGEThis section defines the scope and limitations to be covered and affected by this lEE

checklist. Such that projects with greater and/or lower than the defined scope, the proponent

shall be required to submit an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) or an Environmental

Impact Statement (EIS) document or secure a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC).

The accompanying IEE Checklist is applicable only for irrigation system with service area in

excess of 300 hectares but less than or equal to 700 hectares without any impounding

structures

3 INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PREPARATION AND

SUBMISSION OF THE IEE CHECKLIST

This section guides the project proponent on how to fill-up and answer the various questions

and information stated in the checklist. This section also informs the project proponent on

permit requirements that need to be attached to the Checklist. Likewise, it directs the

proponent where to submit the IEE Checklist and apply for an ECC, and the system and

timeframe for DENR processing.

3.1 Contents of the IEE Checklist

The IEE Checklist is a simplified form designed to assist proponents' of selected projects in

complying with the EIS system. The IEE Checklist, to be accomplished and submitted before

undertaking a project, consists of a series of questions that deals with issues and concerns

about the proposed project and its environment. The questions will also provide the

proponents with information on environmental impacts, both positive and negative, which will

be caused by the proposed project. The IEE Checklist has to be submitted by all government

and private sector proponents applying for an ECC covering the abovementioned projects.

The information contained herein will serve as basis for EMB to make decision on the

application for ECC.

The IEE Checklist is divided into five (5) major sections:

* Section 1: Required Information - consist of the attachments required to besubmitted as part of the IEE Checklist;



* Section 2: General Information - presents the project title, name and addressof the project proponent, proponent's contact person and the location of theproject;

* Section 3:Project Description- presents the plan/design components andactivities during the construction and operation phases of the project;

* Section 4: Description of Project Surroundings - describes the existingphysical, biological and socio-economic conditions where the project will belocated;

. Section 5: Predicted and Assessed Impacts and Proposed MitigationMeasures - describes the possible impacts that are likely to occur in variousstages of the project development and the corresponding mitigation andenhancement measures to prevent and/or minimize the occurrence of adverseimpacts and strengthen the positive effects of the project.

3.2 Instructions on the Preparation of the IEE Checklist

1. For the Section 1:Required Information, write a check mark (4) on the title ordescription of the document to be submitted. The listed documents are MUSTrequirements and should be submitted. Otherwise, the application will not beaccepted.

2. The IEE Checklist can be prepared by the proponent or any of his/her authorizedrepresentative per EMB Memorandum Circular No. 04j, Series of 1998 (17 August1998). The proponent's signature in the report shall be sufficient. The proponent mayseek the help of the DENR personnel by clarifying questions in the IEE Checklist.

3. To use the Checklist, the proponent may put a check (4) mark in the appropriate box.If your answer does not fall in any of the pre-determined responses, check (4)OTHERS and indicate your specific answer in the blank space provided or useadditional sheets as necessary. If some questions are not applicable to your project,write N/A on the blank space or column.

4. To facilitate and assist the proponent in answering Section 5.0 of this checklist, amenu is provided to serve as guide and reference. However, it should be noted thatthis only serves as a menu checklist hence, the proponent is highly encouraged toidentify additional impacts and mitigation/enhancement measures other than thoseprovided.

The proponent may put a check (4) to the columns of Y or N on the pre-determinedand identified Mitigation/Enhancement measures column. The proponent maychoose the mitigating measures appropriate to the impacts identified for theproposed project. He/She may write clarificatory words/phrases in the column ofREMARKS.

5. Answers to the questions are not be strictly confined to the pre-determinedresponses. The proponent may elaborate and use as many additional sheets asneeded to be able to provide adequate answers to the required information. Maps,pictures, drawings (e.g. charts, tables, diagrams, sketches) and other visual aids aredeemed to provide better description of the information provided in the Checklist.


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These will help EMB in understanding the proposed project, and make decision onthe application for ECC.

3.3 Instructions on the Submission of the IEE Checklist

1. Upon completion of the IEE checklist, the project proponent shall submit one (1) setof the Checklist at the EIA Section of the EMB Regional Office where the project is tobe located. A duly accomplished Procedural Screening Form shall accompany theIEE Checklist submission.

2. Upon the presentation/submission of the Checklist, the Screening Officer shallimmediately determine its completeness and conformance with the DENR prescribedrequirements. Immediate determination shall mean completion of the ProceduralReview within the same day of IEE checklist submission.

3. The Screening Officer shall indicate, through a check/tick mark under the Yes, No orNot Applicable column, the presence or absence of a particular information required.

4. The determination of the completeness of the IEE Checklist will be based on thesufficiency of responses to all questions or checklist and information provided in thematrix.

5. If the IEE Checklist is complete, it will be formally accepted. The proponent will befurnished a copy of the accomplished procedural form duly signed by the ScreeningOfficer.

6. If the Checklist is incomplete, it shall be immediately returned to the proponent forrevision or submission of the missing requirement/information. The reason for non-acceptance shall be stated in writing at the appropriate place in the form.

7. If the lEE Checklist has complied with all the DENR prescribed requirements, theproponent shall submit 3 copies of the documents to EIA Section of the concernedEMB Regional Office.

The proponent shall pay the amount of P3,000.00 at the Cashier Section ofconcerned EMB Regional Office upon submitting the required number of copies atthe Record Section of the same office.

8. All IEE Checklist not following the said standard procedures shall not be consideredas valid applications and therefore, shall not be used as a basis for recommendationon the issuance or denial of the ECC.

9. The project proponent or his duly recognized representative shall be the one who willfollow-up the said application to the respective EMB Regional Office. The processingtime including the issuance and/or denial of the ECC will take a maximum of 30 days.

10. The EIA Section of EMB Regional Office, in the course of substantial review, mayconduct site visit or ocular inspection in coordination with the project proponent.

11. If the EMB finds that the IEE Checklist has substantially addressed all the significantimpacts and relevant issues by way of mitigation and enhancement measures, it shallrecommend the issuance of the ECC. The EMB Regional Office may call for a



technical conference to explain to the project proponent the relevance of the ECCand the various conditions stated therein for compliance by the project proponent.



IEE Checklist Form for Irrigation Projects

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE) CHECKLIST

FORM FOR IRRIGATION PROJECTS

Section 1. REQUIRED INFORMATION

This section presents the various information required to be submitted by the projectproponent as attachments to the IEE Checklist, without which the application for ECC will notbe accepted.

Attachments Remarks

1. Location map/scale map a 1:50,000 topographic mapindicating project site (service area, diversion canal, servicecanals, head gates, etc.) and significant landmarks

2. Documents related to ownership or possession of projectsite (i.e. deeds of donation or ROW)

3. Technical design, plans and other related documents todescribe fully the project including an inventory of all projectcomponents (e.g. head gates, check gates, turnouts,division box, flumes, end checks, etc.)

4. Proposed schedules of activities (construction stage, etc.)5. Attach photographs shall include panoramic shots of the

proposed service area especially the proposed locations ofcanals and other components, water bodies near theproject site, residential or built-up areas,etc.

6. Inventory of trees with commercial value duly certified bythe CENRO

7. Proposed schedules of activities (construction phase)8. Barangay Resolution endorsing the Project/Municipal/City

Council Resolution endorsing the Project/minutes of publicconsultation

9. Oath of Undertaking specifically focused on thecompensation of the affected stakeholders

10. Accountability Statement of Project Proponent (s)11. Receipt of the Processing Fee (worth Php 3,000.00)

SECTION 2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Project Title2.2 Project Location

(complete address, barangaylstreet/sitiol

municipality/city, province)

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2.3 Proponent

Contact Person

Address

Tel/Fax #

E-mail

2.4 Project Ownership

Type of Ownership:

[ Single Proprietorship [ ] Partnership or Joint Venture

[ Corporation [ ] Cooperatives

Others

SECTION 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Project Description/Objectives:

3.2 Project Cost

Total Project Cost:

Mode of Project Financing:

Self-Financed [ ] Bank Loan

Gov't. Financing [ ] Others

3.3 Land Ownership

Total Land Area (sq. meters or has.):_

Total Floor Area (sq. meters or has):

General Land Classification: [ ] Public Land [ ]A & D

Status of Land Ownership:

[ ] owned/title by virtue of:

OCT or TCT #

CLT/Emancipation Patent No.



Free Patent No.

Homestead Patent No.

Owned/untitled (tax declaration)_[ stewardship contract:[ lease: Lease Contract No.

others, pls. specify:

3.4 Project Location

How do you describe the general location of the project site?

Developed Area (within a built-up-area with presence of utility systems ornetwork, especially water supply, roads and power supply)

Underdevelopment Area (relatively far from the urban center withpredominant absence of utility system)

3.5 Land Use Classification (base on approval land use plan of the city ormunicipality)

] Public Pls. Specify:

]A&D

3.6 Zoning Classification

3.7 Project Components

Description/ Location Number Dimension/CapacityName (indicate In of Units (Indicate Unit Of

Map) Measures)

Diversion Structure(E.G., Dam, Weir, Etc.)

Diversion canal/s

Service canal/s

Canal structure/s

Head gate/s

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Description/ Location Number Dimension/CapacityName (Indicate In of Units (Indicate Unit Of

Map) Measures)

Check gate/s

Turnout

Division box

Off-takes

End Check

3.8 Utilities and Infrastructures

Water Supply

* Demand

Estimated daily water requirement: cu.m.

* Supply

Water supply source:

Power SupplySource of power supply:

] Local Electric Cooperation:

] Own Generator Capacity (HP)

I Others, pis. specify

3. 9 Manpower and Employment

How many people will be employed by the project?

During the pre-construction/construction period:

During the operation and maintenance period:

3.10 Construction Schedule

How long will the pre-construction/construction period take?



Attach panoramic view of the project site and its immediate vicinity

SECTION 4. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT SURROUNDINGS

4.1 Physical EnvironmentComponents/Parameters Answers Remarks

Yes NoWhat is the general elevation of the project area? (indicate the area per

elevation range or< 100 masl estimate the % to total100-300 masl area)301-500 masl501-1,000 masl1001-1500 masl>1,500 masl

(To determine elevation, refer to the topographic mapwhere the elevation per contour line is indicated)

Slope and topography of the area (indicating the areaper slope category or

Terrain is flat or level (0-3% slope)? estimate the % to totalGently sloping to undulating (3-8% slope)? area)Undulating to rolling (8-1830% slope)?Rolling to moderately steep (18-30% slope)?Steeply sloping (30-50% slope)?Very steep to mountainous (>50% slope)?

Are there areas in the site where indications of soil Causes of erosion:

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Components/Parameters Answers RemarksYes No

erosion are occurring? If yes, what activities arecausing erosion? [ ] heavy rains

I unstable slopes]others, pls.

specify

Do you know of any landsliding occurring or that has Causes of landslide:occurred in the site?

[ earthquake[ unstable slopes]earthmoving[ others, pls.

Specify

Has the area experienced any flooding during the wet Period(s) of flooding:season or typhoons? If yes, when was the last time thearea was flooded? What caused the flooding?

Causes of flooding:low area/elevationpoor drainage[ water logged

area

Soil type of the area: Other soil types:

]sandy soilclayey soilsandy loam soil

Is there an access road going to the project site? Type of access road:If yes, what is its distance to the site km

Does the site conform to the approved land use plan ofthe city/municipality?Are there existing structures or developments aroundthe project site? If yes, please list them in the spacebelow or in the opposite space.

What is the present land use of the area?

] Prime Agriculture Land [ ] Orchard]Grassland [ ] Marshland/Mangrove] Built-up [ ] Fishpond]Others, pis. specify



4.2 Biological Environment

Components/Parameters Answers RemarksYes I No

Are there existing trees and other types of vegetation inthe site? If yes, please provide examples.

Are there birds and other forms of wildlife found in thearea?Is the site near or within a watershed or forestreservation area?If near only, how near? m or kmIf within, indicate name of the watershed or forestreservation area.

If answer is yes to the above answers, please provide examples of these species(common or local name) in the table provided below.

Birds and Other Wildlife Trees and Other Important Fishery Resources1.______________________ V egetation

2.3.4.5.

4.3 Socio-Economic Environment

Components/Parameters Total Number

Are there existing settlements in the project area?[ ]Yes [ ]No

If yes, how many households or families?

What is the total population of the barangay(s) covered bythe project?

Average family size:

Are there existing social infrastructures in the barangay? [ ] Yes [ ] No

If yes, what are these social infrastructures? (pls. Check)

]schools [ ] communication (e.g.radio, TV, mail,newspaper)

health centers/clinics [ ] churches/chapel]hospitals [ ] roads[ transportation [ ] others,

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SECTION 5. PREDICTED AND ASSESSED IMPACTS AND PROPOSEDENHANCEMENT/ MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1 Pre-Construction/Construction Phase

Predicted and Answers Proposed Enhancement/ RemarksAssessed Impacts Mitigating Measures

Yes NoIncrease in noise level o Schedule equipment move in

to blend with regular non-peak hour -daytime vehiculartraffic. No night time moving

o Provide barriers in work areasexpected to use equipmentwith high noise power level

Slope modification/ o Minimize land modificationGround levelling following established design

consideration.Increased in traffic o Rerouting of vehicular traffic

to less congested roadsAffects wildlife or their o Plant trees/plants in nearbyhabitat areas but must not affect the

structure built or its purpose.o Appropriate warning signs

regarding wildlifeconservation

Decreased public / o Provide access to affectedcommunity access to establishments and minimizeor through the area obstruction to areas

Affects other present o Coordinate with appropriateutilities and utility firms in relocation ofinfrastructures their utility linesIncreased economic o Implement trafficactivity in the area management plan

o Comply with city ordinance,build temporary facilities

Displacement or o Proper notification of affectedrelocation of areas and restore services aspeople/community quickly as possible and

schedule disruption duringnon-peak hours

Li Inform and compensateaffected stakeholders prior totheir relocation

Increased employment o Hire as many localsespecially those that will bedisplaced



Predicted and Answers Proposed Enhancement/ RemarksAssessed Impacts Mitigating Measures

Yes No

Impact on indigenous _ Schedule activities duringcommunities / non-peak hoursvulnerable groups/womenIncreased housing o Provide temporaryrequirement for bunkhouse on site or renttransient workers, houses in neighboringproject management communities if housingstaff requirements cannot be

accommodated in the localitywhere the project is located

Traverse areas with o Report recoveries to thehistorical significance Local Cultural and Historical

Affairs Commission, NationalMuseum and other institutioninterested in the subjectmatter, immediately complywith pertinent laws in thematter and requestsupervision to the properauthority

Increased hazards on o Provide safety equipment andpost-construction appropriate warning signswastes/debris along the route

Li Provide alternative use of theconstruction yard/stagingarea once the projectdemobilizes

o Clear construction debris,form works and equipmentand removal of all obstruction

o Minimize construction clutter,proper management ofconstruction debris, providebarrier to hide

5.2 Operation Phase

Predicted And Answers Proposed Enhancement) RemarksAssessed Mitigating MeasuresImpacts Yes No

Increased flooding Li Provide adequate drainage andand clogging of direct flow to the nearestdrainage oufflow



Predicted And Answers Proposed Enhancementl RemarksAssessed Mitigating MeasuresImpacts Yes No

Increased economic o Inevitable. The LGU will haveactivities the jurisdiction to control

activities in the areaAffect s wildlife or their o Plant trees/plants in nearbyhabitat areas but must not affect the


regarding wildlife conservationOthers

5.3 Abandonment Phase

Project Life or Service: years

Provide description of the Abandonment activities, such as, dismantling andwaste disposal.



ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

This is to certify that all the information and commitments in this Initial EnvironmentalExamination (IEE) Checklist are accurate and complete. Should we learn of any informationwhich would make this IEE Checklist inaccurate, I/we shall bring said information to theattention of the appropriate EMB DENR Regional Office.

We hereby bind ourselves jointly and solidarily to any penalty that may by imposedarising from any misrepresentation of failure to state material information in this IEEChecklist.

In witness whereof, we hereby set our hands this day of at

Project Proponent

Title or designation

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BEFORE ME this (day) of 200at (place) ,personaliy appeared

name) with Community Tax Certificate No. _ _issued

on date at (place) , in his/her capacity as(desicnation at and

acknowledged to me that this IEE Checklist is his voluntary act and deed, and voluntary actand deed of the entity he/she represents. This document which consists of(no) pages, including the page of which thisacknowledgment is written, is an Initial Environmental Examination Checklist.

Witness my hand and seal on the place and date above written.

Notary Public

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GUIDE ON IEE CHECKLIST FOR SELECTED IRRIGATION PROJECTS



II. SCOPE AND COVERAGE



Ill. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE IEECHECKLIST



IV. IEE CHECKLIST FORM



V. ANNEXES



Annex A

Definition of Terms of IEE Checklist forIrrigation Projects



DEFINITION OF TERMS

For the purpose of this IEE Checklist and whenever any of the following words and terms areused herein, shall have the meaning described in this section:

PROJECT NAME refers to official name of projectPROJECT LOCATION refers to location of the project. Proponent should

provide complete physical description of the location ofthe project (e.g., diversion canal, service canals,barangay/sitios affected, etc.) as well as its politicalboundaries (e.g., sitio, barangay, town/ municipality,province, etc.)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION provide short description of the project (e.g.,dimensions of diversion and service canals, material ofconstruction, service areas, etc.)

NAME OF PROPONENT refers to the ownerof the project (e.g., DPWH, NIA,name of LGU, etc.). In cases where NIA will undertakethe construction and turnover the completed project tothe roads and bridges association, NIA shall be theproponent for purposes of ECC/CNC application. Theappropriate DENR/EMB office (which issued theECC/CNC) shall be informed of the change inproponent when the turnover to the association hasbeen completed.

CONTACT PERSON refers to person/s who is authorized to transactbusiness with DENR/EMB on behalf of the Proponent(e.g., mayor, municipal engineer, project engineer, etc.)

ADDRESS refers to official address of proponent and contactperson/s. The address of contact person/s should alsobe given if different from that of the proponent.

IIMPLEMENTATION SCHEME description of how the project will be implemented(e.g.,

by contractor, by proponent, etc.). If the project is to beImplemented by entities other than the proponent, thename/identity of that entity/s should be provided, ifavailable. Otherwise, the mode of selection should bedescribed (e.g., by bidding, by negotiation, etc.)

PROJECT COST refers to TOTAL project costs expressed in PhilippinePesos

FUNDING AGENCY/S refers to mode of financing or source of funds (e.g.,LGU's budget, NIA, bank loan, etc.). If funding isprovided by outside source, the name of the project ordescription of the source and the name of the fundingagencies should be provided (e.g., ARCDP of WB,bond issued by name of underwriters, loan from DBP,etc.)


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SOURCE OF WATER refers to source of water for roads and bridges (e.g.,name of rivers, etc.) and its location

AVERAGE DISCHARGE RATE refers to actual flow measurements averaged over theDRY SEASON entire dry season expressed in liter per second (e.g.,

stream flow for rivers and creeks)

AVERAGE DSICHARGE RATE refers to actual stream flow measurements averagedoverWET SEASON the entire wet season expressed in liters per second

(e.g., stream flow for rivers and creeks)

DIVERSION/ABSTRACTION refers to maximum withdrawal or diversion of water(usedMAXIMUM as design criteria) expressed in liters per second

SERVICE AREA, DESIGN refers to TOTAL service area used as design criteriaexpressed in hectares

DESCRIPTION/NAME refers to the name or description of projectcomponents. All components of the roads and bridgessystems (including support facilities) should beincluded.

LOCATION refers to locations or markings used in the map toindicate position of the component or facility. Indicatenumbers if there is more than one (also see notebelow)

DIMENSION/CAPACITY refers to the dimension AND capacity of thecomponent. Units of measurements (e.g., meters,liters, etc.) should be included. Components withdifferent capacities or dimensions should be separatelylisted (e.g., division boxes with different dimensionsshould be separately listed)

BODIES OF WATER refers to creeks, rivers, canals, lake, sea, etc.

NATIONAL PARKS, WATERSHED refers to forested areas, protected areas, areas whereAREAS, SANCTUARIES OR endangered/threatened species havebeen sighted, etc.SIMILAR AREAS

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY/S refers to any indigenous community located within 10km of the project site. As per definition of RA 8371(IPRA), an indigenous community refers to a group ofpeople who have possessed customs, traditions andother distinctive cultural traits different from that of themajority of the Filipinos.

VULNERABLE GROUP/S refers to the elderly, youth, young children, physicallychallenged and other such sectors



SITES WITH CULTURAL/HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE archaeological sites, churches, burial sites, monuments,

sites of historical battles, etc.


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Annex B

EMB Regional Offices Directory



ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU OFFICIALS DIRECTORY

OFFICE DIRECTOR ADDRESS TEL. NO. FAX NO.CENTRAL JULIAN D. DENR Cmpd., 927-15-17OFFICE AMADOR Visayas Ave., 920-22-38 927-15-18

Diliman, Quezon 920-22-40 920-22-41City 920-22-43

REGIONAL OFFICESNCR SIXTO E. Congressional 453-88-14 926-09-40

TOLENTINO JR. Plaza Bldg., # 51 453-87-78Congressional 926-0934Ave., Q. C. 926-09-24

loc. 125REGION 1 JOEL G. 2nd Floor Lee Bldg., (072) 242-30-57 (72) 242-30-

SALVADOR Brgy. Lingsat, San 242-35- 12Fernando, La 97 242-26-Union 888-38- 86

33 242-27-RED 41-29-75 27

REGION 2 LORENZO C. EMB Nursery (078) 844-43-21 (078) 846-91-AGALOOS Cmpd., San Gabriel 846-28- 29

Villag, Tuguegarao 67 846-32-City6, Cagayan 59

REGION 3 LORMELYN E. Amalgamated (045) 963-46-47 (045) 963-46-CLAUDIO Bldg., Brgy. Balite, 963-46-48 46

San Fernando, 963-46-54 963-46-Pampanga 888-09-85 51

963-46-52

REGION 4 A ERLINDA A. 1515 L&S Bldg., 302-11-83 521-22-53GONZALES Roxas Blvd., Ermita 536-00-27 536-97-84

Manila 536-97-67 536-97-86536-97-84536-97-86

4 B WILFREDO A. RINA 1515 L&S Bldg., 302-11-83 521-22-53Roxas Blvd., Ermita 536-00-27 536-97-84Manila 536-97-67 536-97-86

536-97-84536-97-86

REGION 5 GILBERT C. Regional Center (052) 482-01-97 820-50-65GONZALES Rawis, Legaspi City 482-03-

26820-25-

36REGION 6 ROBEN A. CALVO (033) 336-26-57 (033) 337-98-

Pepita Aquino 336-98-01 01Ave.,Port Area, 336-99-10



OFFICE DIRECTOR ADDRESS TEL NO. FAX NO.

REGION 7 ALLAN C. Banilad, Mandaue (032) 345-39-05 (032) 345-39-ARANGUEZ City 346-06- 66

61 346-16-346-20- 47

72 346-22-346-94- 25

200917-479-24-86

REGION 8 ERNESTO G. DENR Cmpd., Sto. (053) 325-21-49 (053) 325-21-MANUEL Nifo St., Tacloban 325-21-50 49

City 325-72-68 321-33-86

REGION 9 MARIO N. FORI Bldg., DENR (062) 991-10-76 991-14-24BULACAN Lantawan, 0919-403-01-31 991-90-12

Pasonaca,Zamboanga City7000

REGION 10 RUTH G. SABIJON DENR 10 Cmpd., (088) 856-93-62 (08822) 726-Macabalan, (08822) 762- 280Cagayan de Oro 243City

REGION 11 BIENVENIDO L. Door 2, Flebet's (082) 233-08-09 233-17-65LIPAYON Bldg., Km. 7 Lanag, 233-17- 234-08-11

Davao City 65200-00-

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 0

REGION 12 METODIO U. 4th Floor Siyambio (083) 228-48-47 228-48-45TURBELLA Bldg., Roxas St., 228-48-47

Koronadal, SouthCoatabato

REGION 13 REYNALDO R. Ambago, Butuan (085) 341-83-74 (085) 815-10-VILLAFUERTE City 342-29- 45

93 226-45-00

CAR FREDRIC G. DENR Cmpd., (074) 442-23-46 444-73-64VILLANUEVA Gibraltar, Baguio 443-49-

City 09444-73-

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DFIMDPAnnex 4- IEE Checklist Form for Farm-to-Market Roads and Bridges

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System was formally established by virtueof Presidential Decree 1586. It requires the submission of Environmental Impact Statements(EIS) for environmentally critical projects and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) forprojects which are located in environmentally critically areas as provided in its ImplementingRules and Regulations (IRR) and Presidential Proclamation No. 2146, series of 1981.

In 1996 DENR issued Department Administrative Order 37 (DAO 96-37) to furtherstrengthen the EIS System. DAO 96-37 Article 1I1, Section 9.0 (Contents of the EIS) providesthat "Some or all of the foregoing items may, when appropriate, be presented in a formatusing the checklist approach."

Pursuant to DAO 96-37, Memorandum Circular Number 4, Series of 1998 was issued by theEnvironmental Management Bureau (EMB) to simplify the system. MC 98-4 (Annex 1)defined the IEE Checklist as a simplified form in lieu of the standard EIS document. Itprovides a list of projects with IEE checklists, the format and contents of the IEE Checklistand implementing guidelines.

To further assist development of projects in ECAs while ensuring that environmentalrequirements are incorporated in project development, MC 3 Series of 2001 (Annex 2) byEMB presents an additional list of projects with IEE Checklists and refines the implementingguidelines for the preparation and submission of IEE Checklists.

1.2 Contents of this Guide

This guide is produced to aid the proponent in preparing and submitting an IEE Checklist tosecure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for a project located in ECAs.This guide contains the following:

Part II Scope and Coverage of the IEE Checklist for Selected Roads andBridges Projects

Part IlIl Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of the IEE Checklist

Part IV IEE Checklist Form


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Part V Annexes:

A. Definition of Terms of IEE Checklist for Selected Roads andBridges Projects

B. EMB Regional Offices Directory

2 SCOPE AND COVERAGEThis section defines the scope and limitations to be covered and affected by this IEE

checklist. Such that projects with greater and/or lower than the defined scope, the proponent

shall be required to submit an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) or an Environmental

Impact Statement (EIS) document or secure a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC).

The accompanying IEE Checklist is applicable onlv for the following roads and bridges

projects:

2.1 Road Network Systems

* Construction of major/national road network systems with a total length equal to orless than three (3) kilometers traversing an area of critical slope

* Construction of major/national road network systems with a total length equal to orless than 10 km outside critical slope

* Rehabilitation of existing city and national roads which traverse an EnvironmentallyCritical Area (ECA), for Presidential Proclamation 2146

* Major rehabilitation of existing city and/or national road network systems which willrequire the acquisition of additional 50% of the original right of way.

2.2 Bridges

* Rehabilitation/ improvement of bridges with length greater than 50 meters but lessthan or equal to 80 meters, with two to four piers and located in an ECA

* Rehabilitation/ improvement of bridges in which existing width will be increased byfifty percent resulting to an acquisition of additional right of way

* Except for fly-over interchange, all proposed fly-over projects regardless of width andlength.



3 INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PREPARATION AND

SUBMISSION OF THE IEE CHECKLISTThis section guides the project proponent on how to fill-up and answer the various questionsand information stated in the checklist. This section also informs the project proponent onpermit requirements that need to be attached to the Checklist. Likewise, it directs theproponent where to submit the IEE Checklist and apply for an ECC, and the system and

timeframe for DENR processing.

3.1 Contents of the IEE Checklist

The IEE Checklist is a simplified form designed to assist proponents' of selected projects in

complying with the EIS system. The IEE Checklist, to be accomplished and submitted beforeundertaking a project, consists of a series of questions that deals with issues and concerns

about the proposed project and its environment. The questions will also provide the

proponents with information on environmental impacts, both positive and negative, which willbe caused by the proposed project. The IEE Checklist has to be submitted by all government

and private sector proponents applying for an ECC covering the abovementioned projects.

The information contained herein will serve as basis for EMB to make decision on the

application for ECC.

The IEE Checklist is divided into five (5) major sections:

* Section 1: Required Information - consist of the attachments required to besubmitted part ofthe IEE Checklist

* Section 2: General Information - presents the project title, name and address ofproject proponent, proponent's contact person and the location of the project;

* Section 3 Project Description- presents the plan/design components andactivities during the construction and operation phases of the project;

. Section 4: Description of Project Surroundings - describes the existingphysical, biological and socio-economic conditions where the project will be located;

. Section 5: Predicted and Assessed Impacts and Proposed MitigationMeasures describes the possible impacts that are likely to occur in various stages ofthe project development and the corresponding mitigation and enhancement

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measures to prevent and/or minimize the occurrence of adverse impacts andstrengthen the positive effects of the project;

3.2 Instructions on the Preparation of the IEE Checklist

1. For the Section 1:Required Information, write a check mark (4) on the title ordescription of the document to be submitted. The listed documents are MUSTrequirements and should be submitted. Otherwise, the application will not beaccepted.

2. The IEE Checklist can be prepared by the proponent or any of his/her authorizedrepresentative per EMB Memorandum Circular No. 04, Series of 1998 (17 August1998). The proponent's signature in the report shall be sufficient. The proponent mayseek the help of the DENR personnel by clarifying questions in the IEE Checklist.

3. To use the Checklist, the proponent may put a check (4) mark in the appropriatebox. If your answer does not fall in any of the pre-determined responses, check (4)OTHERS and indicate your specific answer in the blank space provided or useadditional sheets as necessary. If some questions are not applicable to your project,write N/A on the blank space or column.

4. To facilitate and assist the proponent in answering Section 5.0 of this checklist, amenu is provided to serve as guide and reference. However, it should be noted thatthis only serves as a menu checklist hence, the proponent is highly encouraged toidentify additional impacts and mitigation/enhancement measures other than thoseprovided.

The proponent may put a check (4) to the columns of Y or N on the pre-determinedand identified Mitigation/Enhancement measures column. The proponent maychoose the mitigating measures appropriate to the impacts identified for theproposed project. He/She may write clarificatory words/phrases in the column ofREMARKS.

5. Answers to the questions are not be strictly confined to the pre-determinedresponses. The proponent may elaborate and use as many additional sheets asneeded to be able to provide adequate answers to the required information. Maps,pictures, drawings (e.g. charts, tables, diagrams, sketches) and other visual aids aredeemed to provide better description of the provided the Checklist. These will helpEMB in understanding the proposed project, and make decision on application forECC.

3.3 Instructions on the Submission of the IEE Checklist

1. Upon completion of the IEE checklist, the project proponent shall submit one (1) setof the Checklist at the EIA Section of the EMB Regional Office where the project is tobe located. A duly accomplished Procedural Screening Form shall accompany theIEE Checklist submission.

2. Upon the presentation/submission of the Checklist, the Screening Officer shallimmediately determine its completeness and conformance with the DENR prescribed



requirements. Immediate determination shall mean completion of the ProceduralReview within the same day of IEE checklist submission.

3. The Screening Officer shall indicate, through a check/tick mark under the Yes, No orNot Applicable column, the presence or absence of a particular information required.

4. The determination of the completeness of the IEE Checklist will be based on thesufficiency of responses to all questions or checklist and information provided in thematrix.

5. If the IEE Checklist is complete, it will be formally accepted. The proponent will befurnished a copy of the accomplished procedural form duly signed by the ScreeningOfficer.

6. If the Checklist is incomplete, it shall be immediately returned to the proponent forrevision or submission of the missing requirement/information. The reason for non-acceptance shall be stated in writing at the appropriate place in the form.

7. If the IEE Checklist has complied with all the DENR prescribed requirements, theproponent shall submit 3 copies of the documents to EIA Section of the concernedEMB Regional Office.

The proponent shall pay the amount of P3,000.00 at the Cashier Section ofconcerned EMB Regional Office upon submitting the required number of copies atthe Record Section of the same office.

8. All IEE Checklist not following the said standard procedures shall not be consideredas valid applications and therefore, shall not be used as a basis for recommendationon the issuance or denial of the ECC.

9. The project proponent or his duly recognized representative shall be the one who willfollow-up the said application to the respective EMB Regional Office. The processingtime including the issuance and/or denial of the ECC will take a maximum of 30 days.

10. The EIA Section of EMB Regional Office, in the course of substantial review, mayconduct site visit or ocular inspection in coordination with the project proponent

11. If the EMB finds that the lEE Checklist has substantially addressed all the significantimpacts and relevant issues by way of mitigation and enhancement measures, it shallrecommend the issuance of the ECC. The EMB Regional Office may call for atechnical conference to explain to the project proponent the relevance of the ECCand the various conditions stated therein for compliance by the project proponent.

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PROJECTS

SECTION 1. REQUIRED INFORMATION

This section presents the various information required to be submitted by the projectproponent as attachments to the IEE Checklist, without which the application for ECC will notbe accepted.

Attachments Remarks

o Topographic map (scale 1:50,000) indicating projectsite (road alignment, location of bridge/s, and othercomponents etc.) and significant landmarks, or straightline diagram of the project showing water bodies andother relevant areas to be traversed vital in theevaluation of the project

o Preliminary engineering design/drawings on the road,bridges and other appurtenances/components

o Inventory of trees with commercial value duly certifiedbyCENRO

o Proposed schedules of activities(construction stage)

Li Barangay Resolution endorsing theProject/Municipal/City Council Resolution endorsing theProject/minutes of public consultation

o3 Oath of Undertaking specifically focused on thecompensation of the affected stakeholders or Deed ofDonations

o3 Accountability Statement of Project Proponent(s)

o Receipt of the Processing Fee (worth Php 3,000.00)



SECTION 2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Project Title

2.2 Project Location

(complete address, barangay!streetlsitiol

municipality/city, province)

2.3 Proponent

Contact Person

Address

Tel/Fax #

E-mail

2.4 Project Ownership

Type of Ownership:

[ Single Proprietorship [ ] Partnership or Joint Venture

[ Corporation [ ] Cooperatives

[ Others



SECTION 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Project Description/Objectives

3.2 Implementation Scheme (BOT and its Variants)

D Yes No LOthers, pls. Specify

3.3 Total Length to be covered by the Project l l

3.4 Total Project Cost |P

Funding Source:

3.5 Project Components

3.5.1 RoadsStations Description Length (kin) Gradient/ Material of

Stations Description Length (km) Slope Construction

1

2

3

4

5

6



GradienV Material ofStations Description Length (kin) Slope Construction

7

8

3.5.2 Bridges

Bridge # Name/Description Length No. of Spans Design(Lineal M.)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

(note: One entry for each of the proposed bridge)



Attach panoramic view of the project site and its immediate vicinity



3.6 Manpower and Employment

How many people will be employed by the project?

During the pre-construction/construction period:

During the operation and maintenance period:

3.7 Construction Schedule

How long will the pre-construction/construction period take?


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SECTION 4. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT SURROUNDINGS

4.1 Physical Environment


What is the general elevation of the project area? (indicate the area perelevation range or

< 100 masl estimate the % to total100-300 masl area)301-500 masl501-1,000 masl1001-1500 masl>1,500 masl

(To determine elevation, refer to the topographic mapwhere the elevation per contour line is indicated)

Slope and topography of the area (indicating the areaper slope category or

Terrain is flat or level (0-3% slope)? estimate the % to totalGently sloping to undulating (3-8% slope)? area)Undulating to rolling (8-1830% slope)?Rolling to moderately steep (1 8-30% slope)?Steeply sloping (30-50% slope)?Very steep to mountainous (>50% slope)?

Are there areas in the site where indications of soil Causes of erosion:erosion are occurring? If yes, what activities arecausing erosion? [ ] heavy rains

[ unstable slopes[ others, pls.

specify

Do you know of any landsliding occurring or that has Causes of landslide:occurred in the site?

earthquake[ unstable slopes

earthmovingothers, pls.

specify

Has the area experienced any flooding during the wet Period(s) of flooding:season or typhoons? If yes, when was the last time thearea was flooded? What caused the flooding? _




Causes of flooding:[ low area/elevation[ poor drainage

water loggedarea

Soil type of the area: Other soil types:

sandy soil[ clayey soil

sandy loam soilIs there an access road going to the project site? Type of access road:If yes, what is its distance to the site km

Does the site conform to the approved land use plan ofthe city/municipality?Are there existing structures or developments aroundthe project site? If yes, please list them in the spacebelow or in the opposite space.

What is the present land use of the area?

] Prime Agriculture Land [ ] Orchard]Grassland [ ] Marshland/Mangrove]Built-up [] Fishpond] Others, pls. specify

4.2 Biological Environment


Are there existing trees and other types of vegetation inthe site? If yes, please provide examples.

Are there birds and other forms of wildlife found in thearea?Is the site near or within a watershed or forestreservation area?

If near only, how near? m or km

If within, indicate name of the watershed or forestreservation area.

If answer is yes to the above answers, please provide examples of these species(common or local name) in the table provided below.

Birds and Other Wildlife Trees and Other Important Fishery ResourcesVegetation

1.2.



Birds and Other Wildlife Trees and Other Important Fishery Resources3_______________________ V egetation

4.

4.3 Socio-Economic Environment

Components/Parameters Total Number

Are there existing settlements in the project area? [ ] Yes[ ]No

If yes, how many households or families?

What is the total population of the barangay(s) covered bythe project?

Average family size:

What are their source(s) of livelihood?

Livelihood Type]farming]fishing[ backyard poultry and piggery

vending / buy and sell[ sari-sari store

others, pis. specify

Are there existing social infrastructures in the barangay? [ ] Yes [ ] No

If yes, what are these social infrastructures? (pls. Check)

] schools [ ] communication (e.g.radio, TV, mail,newspaper)

health centers/clinics [ ] churches/chapel] hospitals [ ] roads[ transportation [ ] others,

SECTION 5. PREDICTED AND ASSESSED IMPACTS AND PROPOSEDENHANCEMENT/ MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1 Pre-Construction/Construction Phase



Predicted And Answers Proposed EnhancemenV RemarksAssessed Impacts Mitigating Measures

Yes NoIncrease in noise level o Schedule equipment move in

to blend with regular non-peak hour -daytime vehiculartraffic. No night time moving

Li Provide barriers in work areasexpected to use equipmentwith high noise power level

Slope modification/ U Minimize land modificationGround levelling following established design

consideration.Increased in traffic o Rerouting of vehicular traffic

to less congested roadsAffects wildlife or their o Plant trees/plants in nearbyhabitat areas but must not affect the


regarding wildlifeconservation

Decreased public / Li Provide access to affectedcommunity access to establishments and minimizeor through the area obstruction to areas

Affects other present o Coordinate with appropriateutilities and utility firms in relocation ofinfrastructures their utility linesIncreased economic o Implement trafficactivity in the area management plan

o Comply with city ordinance,build temporary facilities

Displacement or o Proper notification of affectedrelocation of areas and restore services aspeople/community quickly as possible and

schedule disruption duringnon-peak hours

o Inform and compensateaffected stakeholders prior totheir relocation

Increased employment o Hire as many localsespecially those that will bedisplaced



Predicted and Answers Proposed Enhancementl RemarksAssessed Impacts Mitigating Measures

Yes No

Impact on indigenous u Schedule activities during non-communities / peak hoursvulnerable groups/womenIncreased housing o Provide temporary bunkhouserequirement for on site or rent houses intransient workers, neighboring communities ifproject management housing requirements cannotstaff? be accommodated in the

locality where the project islocated

Traverse areas with u Report recoveries to the Localhistorical significance Cultural and Historical Affairs

Commission, NationalMuseum and other institutioninterested in the subjectmatter, immediately complywith pertinent laws in thematter and request supervisionto the proper authority

Increased hazards due u Provide safety equipment andto post-construction appropriate warning signswastes/debris along the route

o Provide alternative use of theconstruction yard/staging areaonce the project demobilizes

o Clear construction debris, formworks and equipment andremoval of all obstruction

o Minimize construction clutter,proper management ofconstruction debris, providebarrier to hide



5.2 Operation Phase

PREDICTED AND ANSWERS PROPOSED ENHANCEMENT/ REMARKSASSESSED MITIGATING MEASURESIMPACTS YES NO

Increased flooding o Provide adequate drainage andand clogging of direct flow to the nearestdrainage oufflow

Increased economic o Inevitable. The LGU will haveactivities the jurisdiction to control

activities in the area

Affect wildlife or their o Plant trees/plants in nearbyhabitat areas but must not affect the

structure built or its purposeo Appropriate warning signs

regarding wildlife conservation

Others

5.3 Abandonment Phase

Project Life or Service: years

Provide description of the Abandonment activities, such as, dismantling andwaste disposal.



ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

This is to certify that all the information and commitments in this Initial EnvironmentalExamination (IEE) Checklist are accurate and complete. Should we learn of any informationwhich would make this IEE Checklist inaccurate, I/we shall bring said information to theattention of the appropriate EMB DENR Regional Office.

We hereby bind ourselves jointly and solidarily to any penalty that may by imposedarising from any misrepresentation of failure to state material information in this IEEChecklist.

In witness whereof, we hereby set our hands this day of at

Project Proponent

Title or designation

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BEFORE ME this (day) of 200at (place) .personaliy appeared

name) with Community Tax Certificate No. issuedon date at (place) , in his/her capacity as

(designation at andacknowledged to me that this IEE Checklist is his voluntary act and deed, and voluntary actand deed of the entity he/she represents. This document which consists of(no) pages, including the page of which thisacknowledgment is written, is an Initial Environmental Examination Checklist.

Witness my hand and seal on the place and date above written.

Notary Public

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IV. IEE CHECKLIST FORM



V. ANNEXES



Annex A

Definition of Terms of IEE Checklist forRoads and Bridges Projects



DEFINITION OF TERMS

For the purpose of this IEE Checklist and whenever any of the following words and terms areused herein, shall have the meaning described in this section:

PROJECT NAME refers to official name of project

PROJECT LOCATION refers to location of the project. Proponent should providecomplete description/s of the location of the project (e.g.,terminal points, proposed alignments, barangay/sitiostraversed, etc.)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION short description of the project (e.g., length, material ofconstruction, general/predominant use, etc.)

NAME OF PROPONENT refers to the owner of the project (e.g., DPWH, name of LGU,etc.).

CONTACT PERSON refers to person/s who is authorized to transact business withDENR/EMB on behalf of the Proponent (i.e., mayor)

ADDRESS refers to official address of proponent and contact person/s.The address of contact person/s should also be given ifdifferent from that of the proponent.

IMPLEMENTATION SCHEME description of how the project will be implemented (e.g.,by contractor, by proponent, etc.). If the project is to beimplemented by entities other than the proponent, thename/identity of that entity/s should be provided, if available.Otherwise, the mode of selection should be described (e.g., bybidding, by negotiation, etc.)

PROJECT COST refers to TOTAL project costs expressed in Philippine Pesos

FUNDING AGENCY/S refers to mode of financing or source of funds (e.g., LGU'sbudget, DPWH, bank loan, etc.). If funding is provided byoutside source, the name of the project or description of thesource and the name of the funding agencies should beprovided (e.g., ARCDP of WB, bond issued by name ofunderwriters, loan from DBP, etc.)

NATIONAL ROADS means a way made for travelling by the general public usingmotorized land based vehicles, which is under theadministration of the national government through the DPWH,which includes pavements, shoulders, embankments, right-of-way, bridges, ferries, drainage structures, signs guardrails andrelated protective structures

DESCRIPTION/NAME refers to the name of the road or sections/parts thereof.

LENGTH refers to the length of the road or sections/parts thereofexpressed in meter/ kilometers

GRADIENT/ SLOPE refers to the slope or gradient of the road or sections/partsthereof expressed either in degrees (0) or in percent (%).



MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION refers to the materials used in construction of the road(e.g., gravel, asphalt, cement, etc.). The use of any soilstabilizers (or any other additives) should also be mentioned.

BRIDGE A structure that connects two points and carries pedestrians orvehicle traffic over an obstacle such as a body of water, adeclivity or another road.

IMPROVEMENT Change to a road, bridge or other structure that adds value,prolongs its use or adapts it to different use; any work that thatsubstantially changes the nature, strength and quality of theexisting national road or bridge uniformly along the entirelength of the road section

RE-CONSTRUCTION A capital improvement that requires alteration or expansion ofa road and usually results in realignment, improvement, orrebuilding refers to work that involves rebuilding the base of aroadway (grading) as well as the surface. It can also refer tobridge reconstruction.

RETRO-FITTING To modify an item after purchase to correct an improperdesign, to replace a faulty component or to make newimprovements to an older model.

REHABILITATION To restore, refurbish, bring back to original Condition; the actof restoring any type of national highway/ road or bridge to itscondition as originally constructed or as subsequentlyimproved, when the conditions of these structures has sodeteriorated that normal maintenance efforts, procedures andexpenditures are inadequate to accomplish the task

PIER Any column of masonry that is used to support other structuralmembers such as beams or girders; The support between twobridge spans, usually arches

ABUTMENT The end of a culvert or bridge that protrudes above the ground.The abutment is usually made of concrete.

SUPERSTRUCTURE The part of a building or other structure above the foundation

SUBSTRUCTURE The supporting part of a structure; the foundation

MAINTENANCE Periodic expenditure needed to preserve a property's originalstatus rather than to improve that property. Activity required tocompensate for wear and tear

BODIES OF WATER refers to creeks, rivers, canals, lake, sea, etc.

ECA AREA refers to national parks, watershed areas, sanctuaries orsimilar areas refers to forested areas, protected areas, areaswhere endangered/ threatened species have been sighted,etc.

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY/S refers to any indigenous community located within 10km of the project site. As per definition of RA 8371 (IPRA),, anindigenous community refers to a group of people who havepossessed customs, traditions and other distinctive culturaltraits different from that of the majority of the Filipinos.



VULNERABLE GROUP/S refers to the elderly, youth, young children, physicallychallenged and other such sectors

SITES WITH CULTURAL/HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (examples) archaeological sites,churches, cemetery, burial sites, monuments, sites of historicalbattles, etc.

PRELIMINARY PLAN Preliminary drawings of structures to be built



Annex B

EMB Regional Offices Directory



ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU OFFICIALS DIRECTORY

OFFICE DIRECTOR ADDRESS TEL. NO. FAX NO.

CENTRAL JULIAN D. DENR Cmpd., 927-15-17 927-15-18OFFICE AMADOR Visayas Ave., 920-22-38 920-22-41

Diliman, Quezon 920-22-40City 920-22-43

REGIONAL OFFICES

NCR SIXTO E. Congressional Plaza 453-88-14 926-09-40TOLENTINO JR. Bldg., # 51 453-87-78

Congressional Ave., 926-0934Q. C. 926-09-24

loc. 125REGION 1 JOEL G. 2nd Floor Lee Bldg., (072) 242-30-57 (72) 242-30-

SALVADOR Brgy. Lingsat, San 242-35- 12Fernando, La Union 97 242-26-

888-38- 8633 242-27-RED 41-29-75 27

REGION 2 LORENZO C. EMB Nursery (078) 844-43-21 (078) 846-91-AGALOOS Cmpd., San Gabriel 846-28- 29

Villag, Tuguegarao 67 846-32-City6, Cagayan 59

REGION 3 LORMELYN E. Amalgamated Bldg., (045) 963-46-47 (045) 963-46-CLAUDIO Brgy. Balite, San 963-46-48 46

Fernando, 963-46-54 963-46-Pampanga 888-09-85 51

963-46-52

REGION 4 A ERLINDA A. 1515 L&S Bldg., 302-11-83 521-22-53GONZALES Roxas Blvd., Ermita 536-00-27 536-97-84

Manila 536-97-67 536-97-86536-97-84536-97-86

4 B WILFREDOA. 1515 L&S Bldg., 302-11-83 521-22-53RINA Roxas Blvd., Ermita 536-00-27 536-97-84

Manila 536-97-67 536-97-86536-97-84536-97-86

REGION 5 GILBERT C. Regional Center (052) 482-01-97 820-50-65GONZALES Rawis, Legaspi City 482-03-

26820-25-

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OFFICE DIRECTOR ADDRESS TEL. NO. FAX NO.REGION 6 ROBEN A. CALVO (033) 336-26-57 (033) 337-98-

Pepita Aquino 336-98-01 01Ave.,Port Area, Iloilo 336-99-10

REGION 7 ALLAN C. Banilad, Mandaue (032) 345-39-05 (032) 345-39-ARANGUEZ City 346-06- 66

61 346-16-346-20- 47

72 346-22-346-94- 25

200917-479-24-86

REGION 8 ERNESTO G. DENR Cmpd., Sto. (053) 325-21-49 (053) 325-21-MANUEL Niho St., Tacloban 325-21-50 49

City 325-72-68 321-33-86

REGION 9 MARIO N. FORI Bldg., DENR (062) 991-10-76 991-14-24BULACAN Lantawan, 0919-403-01-31 991-90-12

Pasonaca,Zamboanga City7000

REGION 10 RUTH G. SABIJON DENR 10 Cmpd., (088) 856-93-62 (08822) 726-Macabalan, (08822) 762- 280Cagayan de Oro 243City

REGION 11 BIENVENIDO L. Door 2, Flebet's (082) 233-08-09 233-17-65LIPAYON Bldg., Km. 7 Lanag, 233-17- 234-08-11

Davao City 65200-00-

40REGION 12 METODIO U. 4th Floor Siyambio (083) 228-48-47 228-48-45

TURBELLA Bldg., Roxas St., 228-48-47Koronadal, SouthCoatabato

REGION 13 REYNALDO R. Ambago, Butuan (085) 341-83-74 (085) 815-10-VILLAFUERTE City 342-29- 45

93 226-45-00

CAR FREDRIC G. DENR Cmpd., (074) 442-23-46 444-73-64VILLANUEVA Gibraltar, Baguio 443-49-

City 09444-73-

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D F I M D PAnnex 5- Pro-forma Environmental Management Plan

for Construction and Rehabilitation of Farm-to-Market Roads

Pro-forma Environmental Management Planfor Construction and Rehabilitation of Farm-to-Market

Roads

PROJECT NAME:

PROJECT LOCATION:

PROPONENT:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

We are committed to.....* comply with existing environmental rules and regulations, guidelines and criteria;* comply with all mitigating measures necessary to minimize negative impacts and

appropriate enhancement measures to maximize positive impacts; and* properly brief contractors, residents and other stakeholders on commitments or

agreements in connection with the Project.

1.0 PRE-IMPLEMENTATION PHASE1.1 Planning and design Enhanced stakeholder LGU

of road participation - Hold meeting withrehabilitation/constru project beneficiaries andction other stakeholders on

the construction plan,operation andmanagement plans andcorrespondingenvironmentalmanagement plan

1.2 Hiring of construction Increased employment - Giving hiring LGUworkers/laborers opportunity and preference to qualified

community income local community

TOTAL COST FOR PRE-IMPLEMENTATION

2.0 IMPLEMENTATION PHASE2.1 Rehabilitation of -Accumulation of - Scrapping, removal & Contractor

Farm to Market Road rubbish materials disposal of rubbish & /LGUalong the roadway as foreign materials toa result of clearing & the dumpsite of thegrubbing operations. municipality.

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Subproject Possible Mlitigating/ Responsible Cost of/Activities/ Environmental Enhancement Agency / Unit MitigationComponents Effects /Impacts Measures _ (Php)

Loosening of top soil - Compaction of topsoil Contractordue to the removal of as required by the /LGUexcess earth materials specifications.along the roadway.

Existence of slightly - Hauling, spreading & Contractorlow laying areas along compacting of filling /LGUthe road sections materials from earth

cuts.- Hauling, spreading & Contractor/

compacting of filling LGUmaterials fromborrow pits to fill inlow laying areas.

Muddy, soft, unstable - Hauling, spreading Contractorroad foundation. and compacting sub- /LGU

base & surfacematerials at .1 5mtrs.thick each from Sta.0+000 to Sta. 6+000

Hardly passable - Provision of PCCP Contractor/section along with .1 5mtr. thick LGUSta.0+260 toSta.0+480.

Over flooding of the - Provision of 40 lineS Contractorroad due to excessive (610 dia RCPC) along /LGUaccumulation of the roadway asrainwaters. indicated in the plan.

- Provision of 40 units ContractorJunction Box and 40 /LGUUnitsOutfall/Headwalls toconvey rainwater toRCPC and drainage

Road Sections damage - Provision of 410 lin. Contractordue to no defined Meters of lined canal /LGUwaterways for rain at strategic locationwaters along the roadway.

Constncting the - Provision of traffic Contractornormal traffic flow waming signs,along the road. barricades and

flagmen along theroad during the entirework operations of theContractor.

- Schedule the deliveryof constructionmaterials and haulingout of waste materialsduring off peak hours

Degradation of air - Road traversed by Contractor

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Subproject Possible Mitigating / Responsible Cost of/Activities/ Environmental Enhancement Agency / Unit MitigationComponents Effects AImpacts MNleasures (Php)

qwhi, is a re ull oi I,ej . equ,,pilleill u-e

heavy equipment in the project shall beoperation moist.

- Noise of operating -Exhaust mufflers of Contractorvehicles beyond heavy equipment mustnormal levels. be clean & be provided

with silencers.-Ensure that allequipment aremaintained in properworking condition

- Vehicular accidents as - Restrict work Contractora result of heavy operations duringequipment operation daytime only.within the subproject - Drivers & heavy& nearby areas. equipment operators

shall operate heavyequipment at reducedspeed.

- Provide appropriatewarning signs, lightingand barricades,whenever practicable

- Proper informationdissemination on theaffected areas.

- Erosion of slopes - Provision of slope LGUstabilization measuressuch as planting ofcover crops, trees, etc.along cut slopes.

- Occupational risk and - Require all workers to Contractorhealth hazards to strictly observeconstruction workers standards on safety

construction measures

TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION

2.2 Trainings and - Haphazard -Provide adequate DA-RFU/LGUSeminars implementation of SPs trainings to sub-

project implementers.

- Low quality of - Provide adequate DA-RFU/LGUconstructed quality controlinfrastructure. trainings to LGU &

PPO staff.

- Lack or no proper - Provide adequate DA-RFUILGUmaintenance of trainings on O&M tocompleted SPs LGUs and BITs.

TOTAL COST OF TRAINING


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Subproject Possible Nlitigating / Responsible Cost of/Activities/ Environmental Enhancement Agency I Unit MIitigationComponents Effects /Impacts Measures (Php)

2.3 Monitoring and -Implementation of sub- -Closely monitor & LGUsupervision of sub- project not in supervised the work ofproject implementation. accordance with the the Contractor using

approved plans, the projectspecifications & management tools.quality

TOTAL COST OF MONITORING

3. POST IMPLEMENTATION PHASE3.1 Operation & Reduced farm income - LGU to ensure proper LGUMaintenance due to difficulty in use of the road & its

transporting farm goods timely maintenanceas a result of for a period of 10deterioration of road years.

- Provide appropriatewarning signs alongthe route, if necessary

-Erosion of Road - Planting of Shrubs & LGUShoulders bushes & selected

trees along the roadshoulders.

TOTAL COST FOR OF IMPLEMENTATION

Prepared by: Endorsed by:

Mun. Planning and Development Officer Municipal Mayor

Date Signed Date Signed


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CZ Aprtrl I= tio g4 Af 04, -I ti p,1 -PPAq1 R, Iiip qlS r/CrnAtrrr

Pro-forma Environmental Management Planfor Construction of Multi-purpose Buildings/Centers

PROJECT:

PROJECT LOCATION:

PROPONENT:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

We are committed to.....* comply with existing environmental rules and regulations, guidelines and criteria;* comply with all mitigating measures necessary to minimize negative impacts and

appropriate enhancement measures to maximize positive impacts; and* properly brief contractors, residents and other stakeholders on commitments or

agreements in connection with the Project.

Project Possible Mitigating/ Responsible Cost ofPhase/ Environmental Enhancement Agency/ Mitigation

Activities/ Effects/ Impacts Measures UnitComponents1. Pre-construction Phase1.1 Planning - Enhanced - Hold meeting with LGU/Propon P500 forand design of stakeholder project beneficiaries and ent snacksmulti-purpose participation other stakeholders on thecenter construction plan,

operation andmanagement plans andcorrespondingenvironmentalmanagement plan.

1.2 Hiring of - Increased - Give hiring preference LGU/Proponconstruction employment to qualified local entworkers/labore opportunity and community residentsrs community income2. Construction Phase2.1 - Temporary increase - Provide barriers in work Contractor CoveredConstruction of in noise level due to areas expected to use undermulti-purpose construction activities equipment with high noise constructioncenter (MPC) and equipment power level cost

operation - Provide silencers fornoisy equipment,whenever practicable- Ensure that allequipment are maintained




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in proper workingcondition

- Temporary - Wet affected area, to Contractordegradation in air minimize discomfort toquality due to dust nearby residents- Sedimentation/siltatio - Set up temporary silt Contractorn of drainage or trap/ponds to preventwaterways from siltationunconfined stockpiles - Proper stockpiling ofof soil and other spoils (on flat areas andmaterials away from drainage

routes)- Proper disposal ofspoils

- Increased hazards - Provide appropriate Contractor Coveredand risks to community warning signs, lighting under

and barricades, whenever constructionpracticable cost (

P5,000 for- Limit construction signage,activities during daytime safety netsonly and lighting)

- Properly notify affectedareas and restoreservices as quickly aspossible and scheduledisruption during off-peakhours

- Occupation risk and - Require all workers to Contractor Coveredhealth hazards to strictly observe standards underconstruction workers safety construction construction

measures cost(P5,000 for

- Provide potable water potablewater during

- Provide temporary period ofsanitation facilities for constructioncrew. If not possible, road )crew must employ soilmining

2.2 Design - Quality assurance - Conduct periodic, LGUverification and inspection of work toquality control ensure that it conforms to

original plan and designspecifications- Institute correctivemeasures to ensure



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conformance

3. Oeration and Maintenance3.1 Operation - Ensured sustainability - Allocate sufficient LGU/Proponand of the project budget for maintenance entmaintenace of Prepare and implementMPC an acceptable 0 & M Plan

- Generation ofdomestic wastes - Proper collection and

disposal of solid wastes- Proper housekeepingand maintenance

Prepared by: Endorsed by:

Mun. Planning and Development Officer Municipal Mayor

Date Signed Date Signed

Diversified Farm Income and Market Development Project 3

Environmental Framework and Guidelines