Environmental Glossary Terms Quiz

A measure of capacity of the environment to absorb impacts within recovery thresholds such that there is no significant deterioration or depletion of resources to a point where sustainable ecosystem function is impaired.

It certifies that, based on the submitted project description, the project is not covered by the EIS System and is not required to secure an ECC.

Projects, or series of similar projects or a project subdivided to several phases and/or stages by the same Proponent, located in contiguous areas.

<p>Additive impacts from various sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Director of the DENR-EMB at the Central Office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Director of the DENR-EMB at the Regional Office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surrounding air, water (both ground and surface), land, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A certificate of Environmental Compliance Commitment to which the Proponent conforms with, after DENR-EMB explains the ECC conditions, by signing the sworn undertaking of full responsibility over implementation of specified measures which are necessary to comply with existing environmental regulations or to operate within best environmental practices that are not currently covered by existing laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An environmentally sensitive area declared through Proclamation 2146 wherein significant environmental impacts are expected if certain types/thresholds of proposed projects are located, developed or implemented in it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Projects belonging to project types declared through Proclamation No. 2146 and Proclamation No. 803 which may pose significant negative environmental impact at certain thresholds of operation regardless of location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fund to be set up by a project Proponent which shall be readily accessible and disbursable for the immediate clean-up or rehabilitation of areas affected by damages in the environment and the resulting deterioration of environmental quality as a direct consequence of a project's construction, operation or abandonment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Process that involves evaluating and predicting the likely impacts of a project (including cumulative impacts) on the environment during construction, commissioning, operation and abandonment. It also includes designing appropriate preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures addressing these consequences to protect the environment and the community's welfare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A professional or group of professionals commissioned by the Proponent to prepare the EIS/IEE and other related documents. In some cases, the person or group referred to may be the Proponent's technical staff.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A body of independent technical experts and professionals of known probity from various fields organized by the EMB to evaluate the EIS and other related documents and to make appropriate recommendations regarding the issuance or non-issuance of an ECC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Document, prepared and submitted by the project Proponent and/or EIA Consultant that serves as an application for an ECC. It is a comprehensive study of the significant impacts of a project on the environment. It includes an Environmental Management Plan/Program that the Proponent will fund and implement to protect the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Section in the EIS that details the prevention, mitigation, compensation, contingency and monitoring measures to enhance positive impacts and minimize negative impacts and risks of a proposed project or undertaking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refers to the EMB PEPP EMS as provided for under DAO 2003-14, which is a part of the overall management system of a project or organization that includes environmental policy, organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining an improved overall environmental performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fund that a Proponent shall set up after an ECC is issued for its project or undertaking, to be used to support the activities of the multi-partite monitoring team. It shall be immediately accessible and easily disbursable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Capability of Proponents to mitigate environmental impacts of projects or programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Documentation of the actual cumulative environmental impacts and effectiveness of current measures for single projects that are already operating but without ECCs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessment, through the use of universally accepted and scientific methods, of risks associated with a project. It focuses on determining the probability of occurrence of accidents and their magnitude (e.g. failure of containment or exposure to hazardous materials or situations.).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Document similar to an EIS, but with reduced details and depth of assessment and discussion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simplified checklist version of an IEE Report, prescribed by the DENR, to be filled up by a Proponent to identify and assess a project's environmental impacts and the mitigation/enhancement measures to address such impacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Community-based multi-sectoral team organized for the purpose of monitoring the Proponent's compliance with ECC conditions, EMP and applicable laws, rules and regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Documentation of comprehensive studies on environmental baseline conditions of a contiguous area. It also includes an assessment of the carrying capacity of the area to absorb impacts from co-located projects such as those in industrial estates or economic zones (ecozones).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Documentation of actual cumulative environmental impacts of co-located projects with proposals for expansion. The PEPRMP should also describe the effectiveness of current environmental mitigation measures and plans for performance improvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Document, which may also be a chapter in an EIS, that describes the nature, configuration, use of raw materials and natural resources, production system, waste or pollution generation and control and the activities of a proposed project. It includes a description of the use of human resources as well as activity timelines, during the pre-construction, construction, operation and abandonment phases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any activity which may have varying levels of significance of impact on the environment, e.g. from high to moderate to nil significance, implying different intensities of preventive or mitigating interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any natural or juridical person intending to implement a project or undertaking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Open, transparent, gender-sensitive, and community-based public involvement in the EIA process, aimed at ensuring the social acceptability of a project or undertaking, involving the broadest range of stakeholders, commencing at the earliest possible stage of project design and development and continuing until post-assessment monitoring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phase in the ECC application review process to check for the completeness the required documents, conducted by EIAM Division at the EMB Central Office or Regional Office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An industry whose project operation stage involves chemical, mechanical or other processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remaining impacts after implementation of preventive and mitigating measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The stage in the EIS System where information and project impact assessment requirements are more definitely established and focused to provide the Proponent and the stakeholders the final scope of work and terms of reference for the EIS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impacts which damage the environment to the point that the environmental resource loses its capacity to sustain life or to continue functioning within baseline levels and efficiency; impacts which need action through prevention, (e.g. change in project siting or design) or mitigation (reduce, repair, rehabilitate) or other interventions to protect the environment from being harmed at levels that reduce its functionality for its users or dependent biota.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acceptability of a project by affected communities based on timely and informed participation in the EIA process particularly with regard to environmental impacts that are of concern to them. Social acceptability within the EIA process administered by the DENR-EMB is limited to its environmental aspects while its other aspects including resolution of conflicts and other social acceptability issues is recognized by the DENR-EMB as falling entirely within the Local Government Unit's jurisdiction and responsibility. The DENR-EMB review process will provide guidance to the LGUs on environmental aspects to consider in its resolution of SA issues, e.g. EMB can advice on nature, extent and magnitude of direct and indirect impacts and impact areas to assauge the people's fears and concerns on environmental pollution, health and safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Entities who may be directly and significantly affected by the project or undertaking, including the Proponent, government agencies who have mandates over the project, local government units who have jurisdiction over the project, local communities who may be affected by project impacts, locally-based or locally-active NGOs/POs within the impact areas and other public sectors who may be potentially affected by the project as defined by the findings of the environmental impact assessment of the project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ability of the environment to absorb impacts without significant deterioration or resource depletion, ensuring sustainable ecological function.

A certificate issued by the EMB stating that, based on the project description, it's not subject to the EIS System and doesn't require an ECC.

Projects closely located, often by the same Proponent, that might have combined impacts on the environment.

Combined impacts from various sources, potentially exceeding the impact of individual sources.

The head of the DENR-EMB at the Central Office.

The head of the DENR-EMB at the Regional Office.

Everything surrounding us, including air, water, land, living things, humans, and their relationships.

A certificate issued by the DENR/EMB after a positive review of an ECC application, guaranteeing the Proponent's commitment to environmental regulations and their approved Environmental Management Plan.

Areas identified as environmentally sensitive, where certain projects could cause significant impacts if allowed.

Projects categorized as potentially causing significant negative impacts on the environment, regardless of their location, due to their nature.

A fund established by a project Proponent to ensure resources are immediately available for environmental clean-up or rehabilitation in case of an emergency.

A comprehensive process to assess and predict the potential impacts of a project on the environment during all phases, and to design measures for prevention, mitigation, and enhancement of positive impacts.

Professionals hired by the Proponent to prepare the EIS/IEE and other related documents.

A group of independent experts organized by the EMB to review the EIS and make recommendations regarding the issuance of an ECC.

A comprehensive report prepared by the Proponent, serving as an application for an ECC, focusing on the project's significant impacts on the environment.

A part of the EIS that outlines the measures to prevent, mitigate, compensate for, and monitor the environmental impacts of a project.

A system used by organizations to manage their environmental performance, incorporating policy, planning, procedures, and resources.

A fund established by the Proponent after an ECC is issued, used to support the activities of the multipartite monitoring team.

The ability of Proponents to minimize the environmental impacts of their projects.

Documentation of the actual cumulative environmental impacts of a project and the effectiveness of current measures.

An assessment using scientific methods of the risks associated with a project, focusing on the probability and magnitude of accidents.

Similar to an EIS but with less detail, covering the key environmental impacts of a project.

A simplified checklist version of an IEE Report, used by Proponents to identify and assess environmental impacts and mitigation measures.

A community-based group that monitors the Proponent's compliance with ECC conditions, EMP, and environmental laws.

Documentation of comprehensive environmental studies for co-located projects, particularly in large areas like industrial estates.

Documentation of cumulative environmental impacts of multiple projects in an area, including proposals for expansion, and the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

A chapter in an EIS that describes the nature, activities, and impacts of a proposed project, including use of resources, production processes, and timeline.

Any activity with the potential to impact the environment, ranging from negligible to significant impacts.

Any individual or organization intending to carry out a project.

Broad and transparent public participation in the EIA process, ensuring community involvement and addressing their concerns.

The initial phase of the ECC application review process, checking for completeness of the required documents.

Industries whose operations involve chemical, mechanical, or other processes.

The remaining impacts on the environment after implementing preventive and mitigating measures.

The stage in the EIS System where information and project assessment requirements are refined to establish the final scope and terms of reference for the EIS.

The head of the DENR.

Impacts that significantly harm the environment, reducing its ability to sustain life or function at baseline levels.

A project's acceptance by the affected communities, achieved through informed and timely participation in the EIA process.

Individuals or groups potentially affected by a project, including the Proponents, government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and others.