Environmental Management System (EMS) Implementation

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?

Presidential Proclamation 2146 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which category are projects classified under if they are not classified under Category A or B, and are intended to address environmental problems?

Category C (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

A strong commitment from the management (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of undertaking an EMS?

Reducing waste at source (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the chief executive management training?

To provide orientation and commitment to the EMS (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Environmental Management Representative?

To oversee the implementation of the EMS (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the implementation of an EMS?

Certification and Registration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the environmental policy statement?

To provide a framework for the EMS (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment?

To integrate environmental concerns in project planning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a positive determination by the DENR-EMB?

Issuance of an Environmental Compliance Commitment document (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Environmental Assessments in the planning process?

To reduce adverse environmental impacts of proposed actions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of Environmental Impact Assessment?

January 1, 1970 - US National Environmental Policy Act (B) Signup and view all the answers

What occurs after the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) is released?

Acquisition of approvals from other government agencies and LGUs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments?

The methodology used to prepare Environmental Impact Statements is known as Environmental Assessments (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is required in every action, project, or undertaking that significantly affects the environment?

A detailed statement on the environmental impact, including alternative actions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage at which environmental concerns are integrated in the planning process?

At the feasibility stage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of projects are classified as Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs)?

Heavy industries, resource extractive industries, and golf course projects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for projects that involve the use of depletable or non-renewable resources?

A finding that the use and commitment are warranted (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Presidential Proclamation 2146?

To declare certain areas and projects as environmentally critical (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of not meeting the requirements outlined in Presidential Decree 1151?

Project approval is denied (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Environmental Compliance Certificate?

To ensure that a project proponent conforms to conditions that mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive impacts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the baseline characteristics of a project change significantly after the issuance of an ECC?

A new ECC is necessary because the impact assessment is no longer appropriate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Life Cycle Assessment?

To evaluate the environmental performance of a product throughout its entire life cycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration within which a project must be implemented after the issuance of an ECC?

5 years from ECC issuance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an ECC if a project is not implemented within the specified timeframe?

A new ECC is necessary (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of an Environmental Compliance Certificate?