Indigenous People's Rights Act Overview

<p>Submit reports and allow inspections as required (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may be turned over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They will be deported and barred from re-entry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to records and facilities must be granted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failing to follow pre-importation requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polluters must pay for the damage they cause. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fines may increase up to 8 times the value of the catch. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may be impounded by the authorities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increase in the amount of fines. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5 times the value of the catch. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If ownership is established. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vehicles propelled by combustion of fossil fuels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tools are confiscated and forfeited unless owned by an innocent third party. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enhance the population in their natural habitat. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proven effective breeding techniques. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Releasing wildlife back into their habitat. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Logging operations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protect and rehabilitate their habitats. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Injuries that impair reproduction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dumping waste in critical habitats. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To replace human-harmed populations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The difference between the initial waste load and the final effluent discharge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They need to secure a discharge permit from the DENR. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The DENR will conduct clean-up operations at the polluter's expense. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For the construction and rehabilitation of water treatment facilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fine may be imposed by the PAB. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must appropriate the necessary land for construction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A governing board composed of appointed members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Based on special attributes and environmental factors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wastewater charge formula developed after public consultation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To connect existing sewage lines within a 5-year timeframe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Costs will be reimbursed by the polluter. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Special attributes of the water body. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through local property taxes and service fee systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents a valid exercise of the State’s police power to protect the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They failed to establish a functional sewerage system within the mandated timeframe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To take action even with uncertain scientific links to environmental harm. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors such as threats to human life or health. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any Filipino citizen representing others, including minors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The decision should favor the constitutional right to a balanced ecology. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure compliance with environmental laws and remedies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Those wanting to change the status quo bear the burden of proof. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simplified, speedy, and inexpensive enforcement procedures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic impact on industries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Knowingly using, importing, manufacturing, processing, or distributing chemicals in violation of the act or its rules/regulations/orders.

Refusal to provide reports, notices, information, records access, or permit inspection of chemical establishments as required by the act.

Not adhering to pre-manufacturing/pre-importation requirements.

Partners, presidents, directors, or managers knowingly authorizing or tolerating employee violations.

Government officials or employees who violate the law face dismissal and disqualification for further office.

Imprisonment of 12 to 20 years for violating Section 13(d).

Foreigners violating the law are to be deported and banned from returning.

Chemicals used in the crime are confiscated by the government and handed over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for disposal.

The principle that polluters are responsible for paying for the environmental damage they cause.

A list of fishing vessels engaged in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

Legal proceedings related to environmental violations, either administratively or through criminal action.

Seizing a vessel during a legal proceeding regarding an offense involving that vessel.

Higher fines for repeated environmental violations.

A claim by a person not directly involved in an offense that they own instruments used in the crime.

Government seizure of tools used in an offense, unless owned by a third party.

Vehicles that generate air pollution through fuel combustion.

A governing board responsible for managing a Water Quality Management Area (WQMA). It's composed of representatives from various stakeholders, including LGUs and national agencies.

WMQAs are established based on similar hydrological or geographic conditions that affect water pollution. This means areas with similar water flow patterns, geography, and pollution factors are grouped together.

Local Government Units (LGUs) are responsible for providing land, rights-of-way, and funding for sewage treatment facilities within their jurisdiction.

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is tasked with providing water supply and sewerage facilities in Metro Manila and HUCs, working together with LGUs.

MWSS is mandated to connect existing sewage lines within five years from the law's effectivity, ensuring proper sewage disposal in designated areas.

LGUs can charge a fee for the operation and maintenance of sewage and septage treatment facilities. This helps ensure the facilities are functioning properly.

The Clean Water Act protects the environment and public health by ensuring proper sewage treatment and disposal. This is a valid exercise of the government's police power.

While MWSS collects sewerage charges from consumers, they are obligated to provide a functional sewage system as part of their service.

A fee levied on industries based on the difference between the initial wastewater load and the final effluent discharge, designed to discourage pollution.

The difference between the initial waste load of abstracted water and the waste load of the final effluent discharge.

A legal authorization granted by the DENR to allow industries to discharge wastewater, subject to specific conditions and standards.

Maximum allowable levels of pollutants that can be discharged into water bodies, aimed at protecting water quality.

Polluters are responsible for containing, removing, and cleaning up any pollution they cause at their own expense.

If a polluter fails to promptly clean up a pollution incident, the DENR can conduct cleanup operations and charge the polluter for the expenses.

The polluter is required to reimburse the DENR for any expenses incurred in cleaning up pollution they caused.

The wastewater charge system does not apply to wastewater from geothermal exploration.

Protecting and managing wildlife populations and their habitats to ensure their survival and well-being.

Encouraging breeding programs to increase the population of species at risk of extinction in their natural habitat.

Conditions for companies to breed threatened species for commercial purposes, including proven breeding techniques and commitment to conservation breeding.

Illegal actions that harm wildlife and their habitats, such as killing, injuring, and disrupting critical habitats.

Causing injuries that impair the reproductive ability of wildlife species.

Activities that damage habitats essential for wildlife survival, such as dumping waste, squatting, mining, or logging.

Introducing a species to a new area outside its natural habitat.

Buying and selling wildlife, which can be harmful to populations and ecosystems.

This principle states that actions should be taken to prevent potential environmental harm, even if there's scientific uncertainty about the cause. It prioritizes protection when the risk of serious damage is possible.

In environmental cases, the burden of proof shifts from those who could be harmed to those who want to change the status quo. This means the polluter needs to prove their actions won't harm the environment.

Anyone in the Philippines can file a lawsuit to protect the environment, even if they weren't directly harmed. This empowers citizens to enforce environmental laws.

The Constitution guarantees Filipinos the right to a healthy environment. This means clean air, water, and land, essential for a good life.

This section aims to make it easier and faster to enforce environmental laws. It provides a clear path for pursuing legal action.

These are rules set to protect the environment. This includes laws against pollution, illegal logging, and other activities harmful to nature.

The goal is to improve how environmental laws are enforced. This includes using new technologies and methods to make sure protection is effective.

Judges oversee compliance with environmental orders and judgments. This ensures fairness and accountability for environmental protection.