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May 3, 2023
ECC-OL-R03-2023-0271

ENGR. ARMANDO Z. MANABAT

District Engineer
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
DPWH-Nueva Ecija 1st District Engineering Office
Brgy. La Torre, Talavera, Nueva Ecija

Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Dear Engr. Manabat,

This refers to the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) application for the
Asset Preservation Program–Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Roads with Slips,
Slope Collapse and Landslide - Primary Roads Daang Maharlika (LZ) - K0182+350
- K0182+550 located in Brgy. Joson, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija.

After satisfying the requirements of the said application, this Bureau has decided to
grant an ECC for the above-mentioned project.

With the issuance of this ECC, you are expected to implement the measures presented
in the Initial Environmental Examination Checklist (IEEC) that are intended to protect
and mitigate the project’s adverse impacts on community health, welfare and the
environment. Environmental considerations shall be incorporated in all phases and
aspects of the project.

This Certificate does not create any right and should not be used as an authorization
to implement the project. You may proceed with the implementation only after securing
all the necessary and relevant permits from other pertinent government agencies. This
Office shall be monitoring the project periodically to ensure strict compliance with the
stipulations cited in the attached ECC.

Please be guided accordingly.

Very truly yours,

WILSON L. TRAJECO, PME, Ph.D.

Regional Director
 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
(Issued under Presidential Decree 1586)
ECC-OL-R03-2023-0271

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PROPONENT, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

WORKS AND HIGHWAYS- DPWH NUEVA ECIJA, represented by its District
Engineer, Engr. Armando Z. Manabat is granted this Environmental Compliance
Certificate (ECC), for the Asset Preservation Program–
Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Roads with Slips, Slope Collapse and Landslide
- Primary Roads Daang Maharlika (LZ) - K0182+350 - K0182+550 located in Brgy.
Joson, Carranglan. Nueva Ecija, by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).

SUBJECT ONLY to the conditions and restrictions set in this ECC and in the
attached document labelled as Annexes A and B.

This Certificate is issued with the following details:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The ECC covers the Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Roads with Slips,

Slope Collapse and Landslide - Primary Roads Daang Maharlika (LZ) -
K0182+350 - K0182+550 with a total length of 200 linear meters located
in Brgy. Joson, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, Region 3. The proposed project
has the following geographical coordinates.

Start
North Latitude: 15.954824˚
East Longitude: 120.976152˚

End
North Latitude: 15.956041˚
East Longitude: 120.975799˚

This Certificate is issued in compliance with the requirements of Presidential

Decree No. 1586, and in accordance to DENR Administrative Order (D.A.O.) No. 2003-
30. Non-compliance with any of the provisions of this Certificate shall be a sufficient
cause for the cancellation of this Certificate and/or imposition of a fine in an amount
not to exceed Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50, 000.00) for every violation thereof without
prejudice to imposition of fines and penalties under other environmental laws. The
EMB, however, is not precluded from reevaluating and correcting any deficiencies or
errors that may be found after issuance of this Certificate.

Environmental Compliance Certificate

ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
 Issued at EMB-R03, Regional Office III, Masinop corner Matalino St., Diosdado
Macapagal Government Center, Brgy. Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga this
May 3, 2023.

Recommending Approval:

RALDY R. PAGADOR, ME, DBA

OIC-Chief, Clearance & Permitting Division

Approved:

WILSON L. TRAJECO, PME, Ph.D.

Regional Director

Environmental Compliance Certificate

ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
 SWORN ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

I, ENGR. ARMANDO Z. MANABAT, District Engineer, DPWH Nueva Ecija,

Region 3 with office address located in Brgy. La Torre, Talavera, Nueva Ecija, take full
responsibility in complying with all conditions in this Environmental Compliance
Certificate (ECC).

_
ENGR. ARMANDO Z. MANABAT
Signature

TIN No.

Subscribed and sworn before me this , the above-named

affiant taking oath presenting , issued on
at .

Notary Public

Doc. No.
Page No.
Book No.
Series of

Environmental Compliance Certificate

ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
Environmental Compliance Certificate
ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
 Annex A
CONDITIONS

I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

All commitments, mitigating measures and monitoring requirements, contained

in the Initial Environmental Examination Checklist Report for the Asset Preservation
Program–Preventive Maintenance-Primary Roads Daang Maharlika (LZ) -
K0201+000 - K0202+000, particularly in the Environmental Management Plan/
Environmental Monitoring Plan, including any modifications and/or additional
information as approved by the EMB, shall be instituted to minimize any adverse
impact of the project to the environment throughout its implementation, which shall
include among others, to wit:

POTENTIAL IMPACT RATING/

PER PROJECT PERFORMANCE
MITIGATING MEASURES
ACTIVITY PER OF MITIGATING
PROJECT PHASE MEASURES

A. Construction Phase
A.1 Site Development including excavation (Clearing and Grubbing)

Dust emission from site Maintain a misty access road surface 100% no dust
preparation within the project site by sprinkling generation
water at least thrice (3x) a day during
the dry season

Generation of spoils Excavated materials shall be 100% no spoil

(including excavated soils) properly stockpiled and properly materials will be
disposed or reused. Excess soil left unattended
materials shall not be deposited and no mud/dirt
along areas traversed by runoff and shall be
away from waterways and valuable transferred in the
crops. road

Spoil materials will be hauled by

third party hauler with approved
permit/clearance from LGU or the
proponent should identify disposal
sites

Trucks should be thoroughly

washed before leaving the project
site to avoid the transfer of mud/dirt
in the road

Use of spoils as fill materials in lower

areas subject to the approval of LGU

Generation of Segregation and proper storage of 100% hauled/

collected by the

Environmental Compliance Certificate

ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
construction debris construction debris to be hauled by third party and
a contractor. should always be
stockpiled in a safe
place

Potential siltation due to Construction of soil erosion control 100% no soil

soil erosion measures either by/such as but not erosion/siltation
limited to sediment trap and barriers
or planting of grasses/trees.

Stockpiles shall be placed away from

the watercourses to prevent the
transport of soil and sediment.
A.2 Construction of Roads and Bridges

Potential siltation of Provision of sediment trap/siltation 100% no siltation

nearby bodies of water due pond Construction of soil erosion control
measures either by/such as but not
to surface water run-off
limited to sediment trap and barriers or
planting of grasses/trees.

Stockpiles shall be placed away from the

watercourses to prevent the transport of
soil and sediment..
Degradation of surface Implement organized waste storage, 100% compliance
water quality due to where bulk waste oils and lubricants are
placed in with RA 9275
contamination from oil,
impermeable area with appropriate
fuel or other lubricant secondary containment
agents leaks from works,
installation and other
construction works

Dust emission Implement speed limit for heavy 100% no dust

equipment/vehicles emission
Maintain a misty access road surface
within the project site by sprinkling
water at least thrice (3x) a day during the
dry season
Generation of used oil Provision of storage facility/area and 100% compliant to
(from motor pool) and collected by hazardous wastes DENR RA 6969
other hazardous materials accredited 3rd party hauler and
treater
Generation of Proper collection of construction 100%
construction debris debris Solid Waste Management collected/hauled
Program in compliance to RA 9003 construction
debris
Collection of construction debris
third party hauler with valid
permit/clearance from LGU

A.3. Construction Installation, and operation of temporary site facilities (field offices
and barracks)

Environmental Compliance Certificate

ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
 Generation of solid Segregation of wastes and provision 100%
of waste storage facility conformance to RA
Wastes
9003
Provision of an MRF including
composting area

Hauling of solid wastes by third

party hauler with permit/clearance
from LGU
Degradation of air quality Regular maintenance of the 100% compliance
due to use of generator set generator set to RA 8749
(if any)

Degradation of surface Provision of portalets for 100% no discharge

water quality due to construction workers of domestic
contamination from wastewater to
domestic wastewater nearby bodies of
water

II. GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. That the proponent shall implement regular water sprinkling of exposed

soil/areas within the road construction site to prevent dust emissions;

2. That the proponent shall implement an effective Traffic Management Plan and
Spoil Management Program during the road construction activities;

3. That the proponent shall provide temporary sanitary facilities (i,e. Portable
toilets) during construction phase. Septage shall be hauled/transported and
treated by third party licensed hauler and treater;

4. That planting of trees shall be undertaken in areas identified by the LGUs

concerned as part of the proponent's social and environmental program;

5. That all permits and clearances shall be secured from concerned national and
local government offices before the project implementation;

6. That the operation of the project shall conform with the applicable provisions
of RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and its
corresponding Implementing Rules and Regulations;

7. That posting of safety warning signs in conspicuous places within the project
site shall be properly observed during the road construction activities to
prevent accident;

8. That should there be any complaint from the community related to traffic, dust
and noise pollution brought about by the road construction activities, the
proponent shall be held responsible to address such problem;

Environmental Compliance Certificate

ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
 9. That the proponent shall allow inspection or monitoring that will be conducted
by this Office at any reasonable time;

10. This Certificate shall be considered automatically revoked if the project is not
commenced within five (5) years from the date of its issuance or if the project
operation is suspended or stopped for a period of five (5) years or more;

III. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

11. That a 2’ X 4’ billboard containing this message: “Notice to the Public: This
Asset Preservation Program–Preventive Maintenance-Primary Roads
Daang Maharlika (LZ) - K0201+000 - K0202+000 of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, DPWH Nueva Ecija 1st District Engineering
Office has been issued an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC-OL-
R03-2023-0271) by the Environmental Management Bureau of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region III, on May 3,
2023.” shall be installed at entry and exit points of the project site visible to
the general public and a picture of compliance with this condition shall be
submitted to this Office thru recordsr3@emb.gov.ph within thirty (30) days from
receipt of the ECC;

IV. RESTRICTIONS

12. That no activities shall be undertaken other than what were stipulated in the
IEEC. Should there be any expansion of the project beyond the project
description or any change in the activity or transfer of location, the same shall
be subject to a new Environmental Impact Assessment;

13. That the proponent shall ensure just compensation of those that will be
affected by the project in accordance with pertinent guidelines on road-right-
of-way;

14. That no cutting of trees shall be undertaken without first securing Permit to
Cut from the DENR-Forest Management Service, Region III. Any cutting of trees
implemented without the Permit to Cut will render this Certificate cancelled or
suspended. In case there are trees to be affected by the project, tree balling
shall be undertaken;

15. That in case of transfer of ownership of this project, these same conditions and
restrictions shall apply and the transferee shall be required to notify this Office
within fifteen (15) days as regards to the transfer of ownership;

16. That the EMB-3 reserves the right to cancel or withdraw this Certificate for any
misrepresentation of facts vital to the issuance of this Certificate and for any
violation of the conditions stipulated hereof; and,

17. That this Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) shall not be

misconstrued as a Permit but rather a Planning Tool with set of conditions
which the Proponent must follow throughout the Pre-Construction,

Environmental Compliance Certificate

ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
 Construction, Commissioning, Operation, and Abandonment Phase of the
Project.

Non-compliance with any of the provisions of this Certificate shall be a sufficient cause for
the cancellation or suspension of this Certificate and/or imposition of a fine in an amount not
to exceed Fifty Thousand Pesos (50,000.00) for every violation thereof.

Annex B
PROJECT ASSESSMENT PLANNING TOOL

For the assistance of the Proponent and the Government agencies concerned in
the management of the Project and for better coordination in mitigation of the impacts
of the Project on its surrounding areas and the environment, and by way of
recommendation, we are forwarding these recommendations to the parties and
authorities concerned for appropriate action.
Environmental Planning Recommendations and Regulatory
Requirements for the Proponent
Local Government Unit (LGU)
1. The proponent shall give priority employment to qualified local residents. Adequate
public information for jobs available to local residents in the affected areas shall be
provided;
2. The proponent shall coordinate with the concerned LGU for the implementation of
Solid Waste Management Plan;
3. The proponent shall comply with the Building Code and Sanitation Code of the
Philippines;
4. The proponent shall maintain the drainage ways along with the road grading;
5. The proponent shall coordinate with the concerned LGU(s) in the implementation
of traffic management plan
6. The host communities will be kept informed of the duration and timing of any noisy
construction
DENR- Mines and Geosciences Bureau (for bridge projects)

7. The proponent shall implement the recommendation in the Geohazard

Identification Report (GIR) / Geohazard Assessment Report (GAR) and proper
mitigating measure on the identified possible geologic hazards in the project area

DENR-Forest Management Bureau (FMB)

8. The proponent shall secure tree cutting permit

9. The proponent shall comply with the provisions set forth in the PAMB Clearance, if
any
DOLE – Bureau of Working Condition

10. The proponent shall comply with the Labor Code of the Philippines
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
11. The proponent shall secure Free and Prior Inform and Consent (if applicable)

Environmental Compliance Certificate

ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
 For dissemination and proper action of the parties concerned.

RALDY R. PAGADOR, ME, DBA WILSON L. TRAJECO, PME, Ph.D.

OIC-Chief, Clearance & Permitting Division Regional Director

Environmental Compliance Certificate

ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM - REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS WITH SLIPS, SLOPE COLLAPSE, AND LANDSLIDE - PRIMARY ROADS DAANG
MAHARLIKA (LZ) K0182+350 - K0182+550
BARANGAY JOSON Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS