This section is derived from the Environmental Assessment and Social Impact |
What LGUs need to know:
Environmentally non-critical projects such as public markets and shopping centers are unlikely to pose any major adverse threat to the environment. The process of obtaining a permit is simple. One requirement is the location clearance which can be obtained from the HLURB.
The application for the location clearance specifies the location and scale of the proposed project. The clearance forms part of the Project Description which the project proponent needs to submit to the Regional Office of the DENR for its application for an ECC.
A project description describes in qualitative terms the potential environmental effects of the project at all stages. A matrix which describes the different aspects of the environment serves as a guide in determining the likely environmental impacts (Refer to Volume 2).
Once the ECC is obtained, the project proponent prepares its final engineering designs, submits them to DENR, and applies for an ATC. Now implementation of the project can begin. Upon completion of the facility, an inspector from DENR verifies that all environmental protection measures are in place. DENR issues a PTO which must be renewed annually.
Table 3-5: Process for obtaining an Environmental Clearance from DENR
Party Responsible | Requirement | Tools | Goal |
Location Clearance | Location Clearance Checklist (See Volume 2) | HLURB/Office of Local Chief Executive issue Location Clearance | |
Proponent | Project Description | Annotated Project Description including (A) Environmental Assessment Checklist and (B) Socio-Economic Cultural Impact Assessment Clearance (See Volume 2) | |
Proponent | Final Design | (Engineering Drawings proposed by project proponent) | DENR issues Authority to Construct |
Proponent | Constructs Facility |
| DENR inspects facility and issues Permit to Operate |
Proponent | Operates PPP Facility |
| DENR annually inspects and issues Permit to Operate |
Some of the issues to be addressed when applying for the DENR clearance are:
• Odor
• Traffic