This section is derived from the Environmental Assessment and Social Impact Analysis done for a project. Concepts and procedures are provided in Volume 2. |
What LGUs need to know:
Projects such as a Government Administrative Center are considered unlikely to have a major adverse impact on the environment at any time. Therefore, obtaining a permit is simple.
One necessary requirement is clearance for the location which can be obtained from the HLURB. The application for the location clearance specifies the site 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 application for an ECC. The project description should indicate in qualitative terms the potential environmental effects of the project at its various stages of implementation. A matrix describing the different components of the project serves as a guide in determining the likely environmental impacts.
Once the ECC is obtained, the project proponent prepares its final engineering designs, submits them to the DENR and applies for an ATC. Implementation of the project can now begin.
Upon completion of the facility, an inspector from the DENR verifies that all environmental mitigation measures have been taken. The DENR then issues a PTO which must be renewed annually.
The extent of the facility's environmental impact depends on whether the center is constructed within an existing compound, in a developed commercial center, or in geographically remote area.
Table 3-13: Process for Obtaining an Environmental Clearance from DENR
Responsible Party | Requirement | Tools | Goal |
Location Clearance | Location Clearance Checklist (See Volume 2) | Secure from HLURB clearance | |
Project Description | Annotated Project Description including i) Environmental Assessment Checklist; and ii)Socio Economic Cultural Impact Assessment Clearance (See Volume 2) | Secure from the DENR Regional Office Environmental Compliance Certificate | |
Proponent | Final Engineering Design | (Engineering Drawings proposed by project proponent) | Secure from the DENR regional office Authorization to Construct |
Proponent | Constructs Facility |
| DENR inspects facility and issues Permit to Operate |
Proponent | Operates BLT Facility |
| DENR annually inspects and issues Permit to Operate |