ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU DENR Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1116, . Republic of the Philippines s Department of Environment and Natural Resources —z e —_—— — ‘Telephone Nos. 927-1817, 928-2006 — Email: emb@emb.cov.oh Visit us at htipu/vnvw.emb.gov.ph MEMORANDUM. TO 7 THE REGIONAL DIRECTORS THRU ‘ THE CHIEF Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division FROM THE DIRECTOR SUBJECT : POLICIES ON DUST EMISSION CONTROL IN CONSTRUCTION SITES BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT. DATE : JUL 14 2016 Particulate emissions, notably the Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) and Particulate Matter 10 (PMic) is emitted from construction works and has been a nuisance to everyday activities, More significantly, its impact to health on both workers and neighborhood is an obvious hazard, much more to the vulnerable groups. ‘The annual average concentration of TSP from the air quality monitoring stations in Metro Manila shows a decreasing trend; from 150 jig/m? in 2010 to 102 pg/m? in 2015. Nevertheless, more effort is still needed in order to meet the annual air quality guideline value of 90 jig/m? set forth by the Philippine Clean Air Act (RA 8749). Under Section 36 of RA 8749, local authorities have a role in the management and maintenance of air quality in their territorial jurisdiction. Additionally, several DENR functions has been devolved to local government units as per DAO 1992-30 or the “Guidelines for the Transfer and Implementation of DENR functions Devolved to Local Government Units”. Under Section 3.3 (c) of this order, abatement of nuisance as defined by law is a function devolved to LGUs. With much desire to improve the air quality from the localities, we need to enjoin LGUs in the implementation of control measures. It is imperative that more attention should be given to regulating the exposure of the general populace by issuing regulations from the LGUs. Environmental programs / activity for the abatement of construction emission including burning of construction materials may be implemented thru the Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO). Moreover, it is recommended to issue a city ordinance that identifies activities for abatement or an enforceable regulations preventing construction activity emissions, Therefore, the regional offices is hereto directed to urge the cooperation of the LGUs within your region to exercise their functions in the abatement of such emission. GILBERT C. GO! ES Deparment of exeroment eng VENTA MUGEN vA cova, For your compliance. ‘fe Protect the environment .... Protect life