University of Southeastern

Philippines
Masters of Engineering Program

Environmental Impact
Assessment
Introduction
BURGOS, WALTER JOHN
CAPOTE, JERICK JAY
RANOLO, JOHN RAVEN
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• Basic Policy and Operating Principles of PEISS

• EIA Definition and the Purpose of EIA Process
• EIA Process within the Project Cycle
• Legal Framework of the PEISS
• Stages of Philippines EIA Process (overview)

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Basic Policy and Operating Principles of

PEISS

What is PEISS?
• It provides legal and procedural framework for conducting EIA for
projects likely to have significant environmental impact
• It is designed to safeguard the environment and natural
resources in the fast growing industrialization and urbanization

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Key Operating Principles in PEISS Implementation

• The EIS System is concerned primarily with assessing the

direct and indirect impacts of a project on the biophysical
and human environment and ensuring that these impacts are
addressed by appropriate environmental protection and
enhancement measures.
• The EIS System aids Proponents in incorporating
environmental considerations in planning their projects as
well as in determining the environment’s impact on their
project.

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• Project Proponents are responsible for determining and

disclosing all relevant information necessary for a methodical
assessment of the environmental impacts of their projects;

• The review of EIA Reports by EMB shall be guided by three

(3) general criteria:
1. that environmental considerations are integrated into the overall
project planning,
2. that the assessment is technically sound and proposed
environmental mitigation measures are effective, and
3. that the EIA process is based on a timely, informed and
meaningful public participation of potentially-affected
communities;

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• Effective regulatory review of the EIA Reports depends

largely on timely, full, and accurate disclosure of relevant
information by project Proponents and other stakeholders in
the EIA process;

• The timelines prescribed within which a decision must be

issued apply only to processes and actions within the
Environmental Management Bureau’s (EMB) control and do
not include actions or activities that are the responsibility of
the Proponent.

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Definition of EIA

 EIA is a process that involves predicting and

evaluating the likely impacts of a project in the
environment

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Purpose of EIA Process

 Through EIA process, adverse environmental impacts

of proposed actions are considerably reduced through
a reiterative review process of project siting, design
and other alternatives, and the subsequent
formulation of environmental management and
monitoring plans.

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EIA Process within the Project Cycle

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Legal framework of the PEISS

• 1987 Philippine Constitution, Section 16, Article II

• The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and
harmony of nature.
• Article XII
• All lands of the public domain, waters, minerals, coal,
petroleum, and other mineral oils, all sources of potential
energy, fisheries, forests or timber, wildlife, flora and fauna, and
other natural resources are owned by the State.
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Legal framework of the PEISS

• Presidential Decree (PD) 1151 (1977)
• Philippine Environmental Policy
• Create , develop, maintain and improve conditions under which man
and nature can thrive in productive and enjoyable harmony with each
other;
• Fulfill the social, economic and other requirements of present and
future generations of Filipinos;
• Ensure the attainment of an environmental quality that is conducive to
a life of dignity and well-being

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Legal framework of the PEISS

• PD 1586 (1978) - The law Establishing an Environmental Impact
Statement System including other Environmental Management
Related measures and for other purposes.
• Establishment of the PEISS with the implementing agency -
National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) under the
Ministry of Human Settlements.
• EO 192 (1987) : Designates DENR, EMB and DENR Regional
Office as the implementing agency

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Government agency that carry out the provision

• DENR

• Department of Agriculture

• DoH

• Department of Local Government and Community Development

• Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications

• Department of education and Culture

• National Economic and Development Authority

• Energy Development Board

• National Pollution Control Commission

• Philippine Atomic Energy Commission

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Government agency that carry out the provision

• Human Settlement commission

• Laguna Lake Development Authority

• Philippine Council for agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources

Research Development.
• National Housing Authority

• National Irrigation Administration

• University of the Philippines Natural Science Research Center

• Philippine Coast Guard

• PAGASA

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Legal framework of the PEISS

• Under Section 4 of PD 1586 – the President is empowered to
declare certain projects or areas by his own initiative or upon the
recommendation of National Protection Council.
• Penalty clause for violating the rules and regulations shall be
punished through suspension or cancellation of ECC and/or a fine in
an amount nor exceeding 50,000.00.

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Table 1. Environmentally critical projects reference

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Table 1. Environmentally critical projects reference

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Philippine Environmental Laws

• RA 6969 : Philippine Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Waste Act (1990)
• RA 8550 : Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998

• Republic Act (RA) 8749 : Clean Air Act of 1999

• RA 9275 : Clean Water Act of 1999

• RA 9003 : Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000
• RA 9512 : Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008

• RA 9729 : Climate Change Act of 2009

• PD 1181 : Pollution Control Law 18

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Stages of Philippine EIA Process

• Screening
1.0

• Scoping
2.0

• EIA Study and Report

3.0 Preparation

• EIA Report Review and

4.0 Evaluation

• Decision Making
5.0

• Monitoring, Validating, and

6.0
Evaluation Audit

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