Profcor 9 - Prelim Lesson 1

100 Questions

What is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of life and the interactions between organisms and their environment?

Ecology

What is the origin of the word 'ecology'?

From the Greek words 'oikos' and 'logos'

What is the purpose of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as stated in Executive Order No. 192?

To be the primary agency responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country's environment and natural resources

What is one of the objectives of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)?

To assure the availability and sustainability of the country's natural resources

What is the goal of increasing the productivity of natural resources according to the DENR's objectives?

To meet the demands for forest, mineral, and resources of a growing population

What is one of the ways the DENR aims to promote national economic and social development?

By enhancing the contribution of natural resources

What is the purpose of conserving specific terrestrial and marine areas according to the DENR's objectives?

To preserve the country's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations

What is the date of the Executive Order that reorganized the Department of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources, renaming it as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources?

June 10, 1987

What is the primary purpose of this guide?

To aid the proponent in preparing and submitting an IEE Checklist to secure an ECC

What types of projects are applicable to the accompanying IEE Checklist?

Housing, land development, and other building development projects

What is the minimum livable floor area required for apartments to be covered by the IEE Checklist?

1,000 m²

What type of commercial and business centers are exempt from the IEE Checklist?

Kiosk type and mobile fast foods

What is the purpose of the Scope and Coverage section?

To define the scope and limitations of the IEE Checklist

What document is required for projects with a scope greater than the defined scope?

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document

What is the purpose of the IEE Checklist?

To secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)

What is the definition of Terms of the IEE Checklist found in?

Annex A of the guide

What is a primary purpose of the questions in the ILE Checklist?

To gather information on the environmental impacts of the project

Which of the following sections of the IEE Checklist presents the project's plan and design components?

Section 3: Project Description

What is the purpose of the information contained in the IEE Checklist?

To serve as the basis for EMB's decision on the ECC application

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for submitting the ILE Checklist?

The project is a research project

What is the focus of Section 4 of the IEE Checklist?

Description of the project's surroundings

Which section of the IEE Checklist addresses the potential environmental impacts of the project?

Section 5: Predicted and Assessed Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures

What is the main objective of the mitigation measures proposed in the IEE Checklist?

To prevent and minimize the adverse impacts of the project

How many major sections are there in the IEE Checklist?

What should be written on the title or description of the document to be submitted in Section 1?

Checkmark (4)

Who can prepare the IEE Checklist?

The proponent or any of his/her authorized representative

What should be done if a question is not applicable to the project?

Write N/A

What is the purpose of the menu provided in Section 5 of the checklist?

To serve as a guide and reference for the proponent

What should be done if the proponent's answer does not fall in any of the pre-determined responses?

Check OTHERS and indicate the specific answer

What is the significance of the proponent's signature in the report?

It is sufficient to authenticate the report

What should the proponent do if they have questions about the TEE Checklist?

Seek help from the DENR personnel

What is the consequence of not submitting the required documents?

The application will not be accepted

What determines the completeness of the IEE Checklist?

The sufficiency of responses to all questions or checklists and information provided in the matrix

What happens if the IEE Checklist is incomplete?

It will be returned to the proponent for revision or submission of the missing requirement/information

What is the purpose of the Screening Officer's indication in the Yes, No, or Not Applicable column?

To indicate the presence or absence of particular information required

Who signs the accomplished procedural form?

The Screening Officer

How many copies of the documents should the proponent submit to the EIA Section?

3 copies

What is the consequence of not following the standard procedures for the IEE Checklist?

The application will not be considered valid and will not be used as a basis for the issuance or denial of the ECC

What is the amount the proponent should pay at the Cashier Section of the concerned EMB Regional Office?

P3,000.00

Where should the proponent submit the required number of copies of the documents?

Record Section of the concerned EMB Regional Office

A Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) is issued by the DENR, certifying that a project is not required to secure an Environment Compliance Certificate (ECC).

False

Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) are declared through Proclamation No. 2146.

True

R.A. 9275 is also known as the Toxic and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990.

False

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) updates the technical descriptions of Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs).

True

R.A. 6969 is also known as the Clean Air Act of 1990.

False

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) is responsible for updating the technical descriptions of Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs).

True

R.A. 8479 is also known as the Clean Water Act of 1999.

True

A Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) is issued when a project requires an Environment Compliance Certificate (ECC).

False

Religious Buildings/Facilities with a floor area of less than 1,000 m² are required to submit the IEE Checklist.

False

The IEE Checklist is a simplified form designed to assist proponents of all projects in complying with the EIS system.

False

Housing and Land Development projects with a land area of more than 5 hectares are required to submit the IEE Checklist.

True

The IEE Checklist consists of a series of open-ended questions that deal with issues and concerns about the proposed project and its environment.

False

The project proponent should submit the IEE Checklist to the EIA Section of the DENR Regional Office.

True

Institutional projects with a floor area of less than 1,000 m² are required to submit the IEE Checklist.

False

The IEE Checklist is required for projects with a scope less than the defined scope.

False

The project proponent should submit only one copy of the documents to the EIA Section.

False

The proponent is required to strictly follow the pre-determined responses in the IEE Checklist

False

Visual aids such as maps, pictures, and drawings are not necessary in the IEE Checklist

False

The IEE Checklist is applicable to all types of projects, including industrial and infrastructure development.

False

The project proponent shall submit two sets of the IEE Checklist at the FIA Section of the EMB Regional Office

False

The proponent is required to submit an IEE Checklist for projects with a scope less than the defined scope.

False

A duly accomplished Procedural Screening Form is not required to accompany the IEE Checklist submission

False

The minimum livable floor area required for condominiums and apartelles to be covered by the IEE Checklist is 1,000 m².

False

The Screening Officer determines the completeness and conformance of the IEE Checklist only after reviewing the entire document

False

The proponent may not write clarificatory words or phrases in the column of REMARKS

False

The IEE Checklist contains a section on Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document preparation.

False

The IEE Checklist is only applicable to projects located in urban areas.

False

The IEE Checklist is only required for projects with a specific scope and coverage

True

The EMB Regional Offices Directory can be found in Part II of the guide.

False

The proponent may not use additional sheets as needed to provide adequate answers to the required information

False

The proponent is required to submit an initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for projects with a scope less than the defined scope.

False

The guide provides instructions for the preparation and submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document.

False

The IEE Checklist is considered complete if all questions have been answered.

False

If the IEE Checklist is incomplete, the proponent will be informed of the reason for non-acceptance verbally.

False

The proponent shall submit 5 copies of the documents to the EIA Section of the concerned EMB Regional Office.

False

The proponent shall pay the amount of P5,000.00 at the Cashier Section of the concerned EMB Regional Office.

False

An incomplete IEE Checklist will be considered a valid application.

False

The Screening Officer shall indicate the completeness of the IEE Checklist through a written statement.

False

If the IEE Checklist is complete, it will be formally rejected.

False

The proponent shall submit the required documents to the EIA Section of the concerned DENR Regional Office.

False

The listed documents are MUST requirements and should be submitted, Otherwise, the application will not be _______.

accepted

The proponent may seek the help of the _______ personnel by clarifying questions in the TEE Checklist.

DENR

If your answer does not fall in any of the pre-determined responses, check _______ and indicate your specific answer in the blank space provided.

OTHERS

If some questions are not applicable to your project, write _______ on the blank space or column.

N/A

To facilitate and assist the proponent in answering Section 5 of this checklist, a _______ is provided to serve as a guide and reference.

The proponent may put a check _______ to the columns of Y or N on the predetermined and identified Mitigation/Enhancement measures column.

mark

The proponent's signature in the report shall be _______.

sufficient

The IEE Checklist can be prepared by the proponent or any of his/her authorized _______.

representative

For Section 1: Required Information, write a _______ on the title or description of the document to be submitted.

checkmark

The consequence of not submitting the required documents is that the application will not be _______.

accepted

Match the following entities with their corresponding roles:

Project Proponent = Follows up on the application to the respective EMB Regional Office EIA Section of the EMB Regional Office = Conducts site visits or ocular inspections EMB Regional Office = Issues and/or denies the ECC Project Proponent's Representative = Submits the required documents

Match the following processes with their corresponding durations:

Processing time = Maximum of 30 days Site visit = No specific duration Technical conference = No specific duration ECC issuance = No specific duration

Match the following outcomes with their corresponding conditions:

ECC issuance = IEE Checklist has substantially addressed all significant impacts ECC denial = IEE Checklist has not addressed all significant impacts Technical conference = Proponent needs clarification on ECC conditions Site visit = EMB needs further information on project impacts

Match the following entities with their corresponding actions:

EMB Regional Office = Calls for a technical conference Project Proponent = Submits the IEE Checklist EIA Section = Reviews the IEE Checklist EMB = Issues the ECC

Match the following documents with their corresponding purposes:

IEE Checklist = Assesses potential environmental impacts ECC = Certifies environmental compliance Technical report = Explains project details Procedural form = Documents submission process

Match the following events with their corresponding triggers:

Site visit = EMB needs further information on project impacts Technical conference = Proponent needs clarification on ECC conditions ECC issuance = IEE Checklist is complete and satisfactory ECC denial = IEE Checklist is incomplete or unsatisfactory

Match the following entities with their corresponding responsibilities:

Project Proponent = Submits the IEE Checklist EIA Section = Reviews the IEE Checklist EMB Regional Office = Issues the ECC EMB = Updates technical descriptions of ECAs

Match the following documents with their corresponding recipients:

IEE Checklist = EIA Section ECC = Project Proponent Technical report = EMB Procedural form = EMB Regional Office

Match the following processes with their corresponding purposes:

Site visit = To assess project impacts Technical conference = To clarify ECC conditions ECC issuance = To certify environmental compliance IEE Checklist submission = To assess potential environmental impacts

Match the following entities with their corresponding roles in the ECC process:

Project Proponent = Submits the IEE Checklist EIA Section = Reviews the IEE Checklist EMB Regional Office = Issues the ECC EMB = Reviews the ECC application

Study Notes

Definition of Ecology

Ecology is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of life and the interactions between organisms and their environment.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

Mandated to be the primary agency responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country's environment and natural resources.
Guided by five objectives:
- Assure the availability and sustainability of the country's natural resources.
- Increase the productivity of natural resources.
- Enhance the contribution of natural resources for achieving national economic and social development.
- Promote equitable access to natural resources by the different sectors of the population.
- Conserve specific terrestrial and marine areas representative of the Philippines' natural and cultural heritage.

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Checklist

Used to aid proponents in preparing and submitting an IEE checklist to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for a project located in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs).
Applicable only for housing, land development, and other building development projects with specific characteristics.

Scope and Coverage

Covers projects with residential structures, commercial and business centers, and other building development projects.
Proponents of projects with greater or lower scope 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).

Contents of the IEE Checklist

Section 1: Required Information
Section 2: General Information
Section 3: Project Description
Section 4: Description of Project Surroundings
Section 5: Predicted and Assessed Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures

Instructions for Preparing the IEE Checklist

Proponents must submit required documents, otherwise, the application will not be accepted.
The IEE Checklist can be prepared by the proponent or any authorized representative.
The proponent may seek help from DENR personnel to clarify questions in the checklist.

Procedural Review

The Screening Officer shall indicate the presence or absence of required information.
The determination of the completeness of the IEE Checklist will be based on the sufficiency of responses to all questions or checklists.
If the IEE Checklist is complete, it will be formally accepted, and the proponent will receive a copy of the accomplished procedural form.
If the Checklist is incomplete, it shall be returned to the proponent for revision or submission of missing requirements.

Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)

A Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) is issued by the EMB, certifying that a project is not covered by the EIS System and does not require an Environment Compliance Certificate (ECC).

Environmentally Critical Project (ECP)

Projects that may pose significant negative environmental impact at certain thresholds of operation, regardless of location.
Updates of technical descriptions of ECPs are vested in the DENR-EMB, in coordination with the DTI.

Environmentally Critical Area (ECA)

A general area declared as environmentally sensitive, where significant environmental impacts are expected if certain types of projects are located, developed, or implemented.
Updates of technical descriptions of ECAs are vested in the DENR-EMB.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB)

Oversees the implementation of environmental laws and regulations.

Philippine Environmental Laws Overview

R.A. 9275 (Clean Water Act of 2004)
R.A. 8479 (Clean Water Act of 1999)
R.A. 6969 (Toxic and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990)

IEE Checklist Guide

Aids proponents in preparing and submitting an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) checklist to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for projects located in ECAs.
Contains the following parts:
- Part II: Scope and Coverage of the IEE Checklist for Selected Housing, Land Development, and Other Building Projects.
- Part III: Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of the IEE Checklist.
- Part IV: IEE Checklist Form.
- Part V: Annexes.

Scope and Coverage

Defines the scope and limitations of the IEE checklist.
Projects with a greater or lower scope shall be required to submit an IEE or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document or secure a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC).

Instructions on Preparation and Submission of IEE Checklist

Guides proponents on how to fill up and answer the questions in the IEE checklist.
Informs proponents about permit requirements and submission procedures.

Contents of the IEE Checklist

A simplified form designed to assist proponents in complying with the EIS system.
Consists of a series of questions dealing with issues and concerns about the proposed project and its environment.

Submission of the IEE Checklist

One set of the completed IEE checklist shall be submitted to the EMB Regional Office where the project is located.
A duly accomplished Procedural Screening Form shall accompany the IEE checklist submission.
The Screening Officer shall determine the completeness and conformance of the IEE checklist with DENR prescribed requirements.

Ecology and Environment

Ecology is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of life and the interactions between organisms and their environment.
The term "ecology" is often used loosely to refer to the natural environment or environmentalism.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

The DENR is the primary agency responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country's environment and natural resources.
The DENR's objectives include:
- Assuring the availability and sustainability of natural resources through judicious use.
- Increasing the productivity of natural resources to meet the demands of a growing population.
- Enhancing the contribution of natural resources to national economic and social development.
- Promoting equitable access to natural resources for different sectors of the population.
- Conserving specific terrestrial and marine areas representative of the Philippines' natural and cultural heritage.

Environmental Assessments and Certifications

A Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) is issued by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) to certify that a project is not covered by the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System.
Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) are projects that may pose significant negative environmental impacts, regardless of location.
Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) are areas declared as environmentally sensitive, where significant environmental impacts are expected if certain types of projects are located, developed, or implemented.

Philippine Environmental Laws

Clean Water Act of 2004 (R.A. 9275)
Clean Water Act of 1999 (R.A. 8479)
Toxic and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990 (R.A. 6969)

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Checklist

The IEE Checklist is a simplified form designed to assist proponents of selected projects in complying with the EIS system.
The checklist consists of a series of questions that deal with issues and concerns about the proposed project and its environment.
The proponent must answer the questions and submit the required documents to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

EIA system was formally established by Presidential Decree 1586
Purpose: to aid proponents in preparing and submitting an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Checklist to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for a project

Project Grouping Matrix for Determination of EIA Report Types

Four types of reports:
- Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
- Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report
- IEE Checklist
- Certificate of Non-Coverage Form

Revised Procedural Manual for DENR Administrative Order No. 30 Series of 2003 (DAO 03-30)

Guide for preparing and submitting an IEE Checklist to secure an ECC for a project located in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs)

IEE Checklist for Housing Development Projects

Applicable for housing, land development, and other building development projects with specific scopes and coverage
Includes residential structures, commercial and business centers, institutional buildings, and housing and land development projects

Scope and Coverage

Defined scope and limitations of the IEE Checklist
Projects with greater or lesser scope require submission of an IEE or EIS document or a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)

Instructions for Preparation and Submission of the IEE Checklist

Guide for proponents on how to fill up and answer questions and information in the checklist
Requirements for permit attachments and submission to the EMB Regional Office
System and timeframe for DENR processing

Contents of the IEE Checklist

Simplified form designed to assist proponents in complying with the EIS system
Series of questions dealing with issues and concerns about the proposed project and its environment
Proponent may choose mitigating measures and elaborate on answers using additional sheets and visual aids

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