Environmental Management System (EMS) Implementation

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Which category includes projects that are not classified as ECP under Category A, but are located in Environmentally Critical Area?

  • Category A
  • Category C
  • Category B (correct)
  • Category D

What is the primary goal of projects classified under Category C?

  • To mitigate the effects of climate change
  • To reduce the impact of environmental problems
  • To promote sustainable development
  • To directly enhance the quality of the environment (correct)

Which category includes projects that are deemed unlikely to cause significant adverse impact on the environment?

  • Category C
  • Category A
  • Category D (correct)
  • Category B

What is the basis for declaring Environmentally Critical Areas?

<p>Presidential Proclamation 2146 (D)</p>
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Which category are projects classified under if they are not classified under Category A or B, and are intended to address environmental problems?

<p>Category C (D)</p>
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What is the first step in implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

<p>A strong commitment from the management (B)</p>
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What is one of the benefits of undertaking an EMS?

<p>Reducing waste at source (D)</p>
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What is the purpose of the chief executive management training?

<p>To provide orientation and commitment to the EMS (C)</p>
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What is the role of the Environmental Management Representative?

<p>To oversee the implementation of the EMS (B)</p>
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What is the final step in the implementation of an EMS?

<p>Certification and Registration (B)</p>
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What is the purpose of the environmental policy statement?

<p>To provide a framework for the EMS (A)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment?

<p>To integrate environmental concerns in project planning (C)</p>
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What is the outcome of a positive determination by the DENR-EMB?

<p>Issuance of an Environmental Compliance Commitment document (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of Environmental Assessments in the planning process?

<p>To reduce adverse environmental impacts of proposed actions (A)</p>
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What is the origin of Environmental Impact Assessment?

<p>January 1, 1970 - US National Environmental Policy Act (B)</p>
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What occurs after the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) is released?

<p>Acquisition of approvals from other government agencies and LGUs (D)</p>
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What is the relationship between Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments?

<p>The methodology used to prepare Environmental Impact Statements is known as Environmental Assessments (A)</p>
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What is required in every action, project, or undertaking that significantly affects the environment?

<p>A detailed statement on the environmental impact, including alternative actions (A)</p>
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What is the stage at which environmental concerns are integrated in the planning process?

<p>At the feasibility stage (D)</p>
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What type of projects are classified as Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs)?

<p>Heavy industries, resource extractive industries, and golf course projects (A)</p>
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What is required for projects that involve the use of depletable or non-renewable resources?

<p>A finding that the use and commitment are warranted (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of Presidential Proclamation 2146?

<p>To declare certain areas and projects as environmentally critical (D)</p>
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What is the outcome of not meeting the requirements outlined in Presidential Decree 1151?

<p>Project approval is denied (C)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of an Environmental Compliance Certificate?

<p>To ensure that a project proponent conforms to conditions that mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive impacts (A)</p>
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What happens if the baseline characteristics of a project change significantly after the issuance of an ECC?

<p>A new ECC is necessary because the impact assessment is no longer appropriate (A)</p>
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What is the primary focus of Life Cycle Assessment?

<p>To evaluate the environmental performance of a product throughout its entire life cycle (A)</p>
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What is the duration within which a project must be implemented after the issuance of an ECC?

<p>5 years from ECC issuance (D)</p>
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What happens to an ECC if a project is not implemented within the specified timeframe?

<p>A new ECC is necessary (C)</p>
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What is the scope of an Environmental Compliance Certificate?

<p>To ensure that a project proponent conforms to conditions that mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive impacts (A)</p>
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