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Revised IERS Procedural Manual
Revised IERS Procedural Manual
CONTENTS
Section Page
List of Annexes
ANNEX 1. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE RATING WORKSHEET
ANNEX 2. NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE RATING FORMAT
The commissioning of the Industrial EcoWatch Rating System (IERS) stems from
the basic policy of the Philippine Government to uphold the right of the Filipino to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
Towards this end, the IERS shall be adopted by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) as part of its compliance monitoring system.
Pursuant to the following laws and their respective implementing rules and
regulations (IRR); DENR, through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB),
shall obtain any record, report, or information pertaining to the establishments’
environmental performance:
Correspondingly, such information shall be made available to the public with due
consideration to any intellectual property rights, through the DENR’s IERS.
Multi-media concerns
Priority sector for economic development either in the national or
regional level
Each environmental module has equal weight. To attain the minimum level of
performance (GOOD), an establishment must meet the performance rating shown
in Table 1. However, should an establishment get a failing rate (< 91%) in any
environmental module; it shall warrant a failed grade and a RED or BLACK
Environmental Performance Color Code, depending on the overall rating. Table 1
summarizes the performance rating and the equivalent color codes. The
succeeding subsections describe in detail the criteria and the rating process.
Each environmental module has its own separate worksheet and shall be assessed
and rated independently from one another. In addition, each module has an equal
contribution to the overall rating of an establishment. The structure of the
worksheet is presented in Table 2, while details are discussed hereafter.
For each environmental module, specific criteria have been identified to be used in
assessing the environmental performance of establishments. These include, but
are not limited to, the following:
The assigned weights are fixed and should not be changed from one establishment
to another. Should a change be deemed necessary, this shall only be conducted
after the review of the EMB Technical Committee and approval of the EMB Director.
The total applicable weight can be obtained by adding all applicable weights and
noting the sum at the bottom cell under this column per module. Should there be
any inapplicable criterion/criteria, the corresponding weight shall be deducted from
the total weight of the module. For instance, if the total weight is 100 and one
criterion with a weight of 25 is not applicable to an establishment, the resulting
total applicable weight shall be 75.
These fields are applicable only for environmental performance criterion pertaining
to Legal/Regulatory Instrument (permit, license, certificate, clearance) conditions,
analysis method recognitions, or Self-Monitoring Report (SMR) module
submissions.
List the conditions in the worksheet and evaluate each condition. Count the
number of complied conditions and the total number of conditions. Indicate both
counts in the worksheet.
Details on how each criterion is scored are presented in Section 3.2 of this
Procedural Manual. After scoring each criterion, the scores are then summed and
noted at the bottom cell under this column per module.
In listing the record(s) presented, the ECC number should be indicated as well as
its corresponding scope and coverage.
For establishments that have more than one ECC, all ECCs and their
corresponding number, and scope and coverage should be indicated.
In listing the record(s) presented, indicate the exact dates when Module 5 of the
SMR was submitted. Also indicate the level of completeness of the submitted
Module 5.
Check the inventory of chemicals used in the establishment and determine if each
chemical is listed in the PICCS. Each chemical not listed in the PICCS, not
exceeding 1,000 kg per year as (1) pure chemical substance or (2) chemical
component, in percentage of weight of a product and mixture, should have an SQI
Clearance. If all chemicals have corresponding SQI Clearance, give a score of five.
Otherwise, a score of zero shall be given.
Check the inventory of chemicals used in the establishment and determine if each
chemical is listed in the PICCS. Each chemical not listed in the PICCS, exceeding
1,000 kg per year as (1) pure chemical substance or (2) chemical component, in
percentage of weight of a product and mixture, should have a PMPIN Compliance
Certificate. If all chemicals have corresponding PMPIN Compliance Certificate, give
a score of five. Otherwise, a score of zero shall be given.
With Valid CCO Registration Certificate for Mercury and Mercury Compounds
This criterion is applicable only to establishments importing, distributing,
manufacturing, processing, and using mercury and mercury compounds. Check
the inventory of mercury and mercury compounds in the establishment. If each
chemical has a corresponding CCO Registration Certificate, give a score of five.
Otherwise, a score of zero shall be given.
With Valid CCO Registration Certificate for Cyanide and Cyanide Compounds
This criterion is applicable only to establishments importing, distributing,
manufacturing, processing, and using cyanide and cyanide compounds. Check the
inventory of cyanide and cyanide compounds in the establishment. If each
chemical has a corresponding CCO Registration Certificate, give a score of five.
Otherwise, a score of zero shall be given.
With Valid CCO Registration Certificate for Lead and Lead Compounds
This criterion is applicable only to establishments importing, manufacturing,
distributing, and using lead and lead compounds. Check the inventory of lead and
lead compounds in the establishment. If each chemical has a corresponding CCO
Registration Certificate, give a score of five. Otherwise, a score of zero shall be
given.
Met CCO Registration Certificate Conditions for Lead and Lead Compounds
This criterion is applicable only to establishments required to have a CCO
Registration Certificate for Lead and Lead Compounds. List and evaluate the
conditions specified in the CCO Registration Certificate. Give a score of 10 if the
establishment satisfied all conditions specified in the CCO Registration Certificate.
If not, calculate the percentage of compliance. For instance, if there are 10
conditions for the CCO Registration Certificate and only eight conditions were
satisfied; this means that 80 percent of the applicable weight was achieved, giving a
score of eight. However, if the establishment failed to secure CCO Registration
Certificate for all applicable chemicals, a score of zero shall be given.
In listing the record(s) presented, indicate the exact dates when Module 2A of the
SMR was submitted. Also indicate the level of completeness of the submitted
Module 2A.
3.2.3 RA 6969 (Title III – Hazardous Waste Management)
If all of the above requirements were met for all manifests, give a score of 10.
Otherwise, a score of zero shall be given.
In listing the record(s) presented, indicate the exact dates when Module 2B of the
SMR was submitted. Also indicate the level of completeness of the submitted
Module 2B.
For instance, if there are five parameters to be tested and the third party source
emission testing firm is only registered to conduct testing for four parameters; this
means that 80 percent of the applicable weight was achieved, giving a score of 12.
Similarly, if there are five parameters to be analyzed and the laboratory is only
recognized to conduct analysis for four parameters; this means that 80 percent of
the applicable weight was achieved, giving a score of 12. On the other hand, if
there are five parameters to be tested and analyzed, and the third party source
emission testing firm is only registered to conduct testing of four parameters, while
the laboratory is only recognized to conduct testing of three parameters, this means
that 60 percent of the applicable weight was achieved, giving a score of nine.
For emission results that were all compliant, calculate how much lower the results
were compared to the NESSAP. An establishment with emission results lower than
the NESSAP by at least 20 percent may be a candidate for a GREEN color code.
In listing the record(s) presented, indicate the exact dates when Module 4 of the
SMR was submitted. Also indicate the level of completeness of the submitted
Module 4.
Met DP Conditions
This criterion is applicable only to establishments required to have a DP for
discharge points. List and evaluate conditions related to the establishment's DP.
Give a score of 25 if the establishment satisfied all conditions specified in the DP.
If not, calculate the percentage of satisfaction. For instance, if there are 10
conditions and only eight conditions were satisfied; this means that 80 percent of
the applicable weight was achieved, giving a score of 20. However, if the
establishment failed to secure DP for all discharge points, a score of zero shall be
given.
For effluent results that were all compliant, calculate how much lower the results
were compared to the effluent standards. An establishment with effluent results
lower than the effluent standards by at least 20 percent may be a candidate for a
GREEN color code.
If all the above requirements were met, give a score of 40. Otherwise a score of zero
shall be given.
In listing the record(s) presented, indicate the exact dates when Module 3 of the
SMR was submitted. Also indicate the level of completeness of submitted Module
3.
3.2.6 RA 9003 and its IRR
In listing the record(s) presented, indicate the exact dates when Module 6 of the
SMR was submitted. Also indicate the level of completeness of the submitted
Module 6.
3.3 RATING PROTOCOL
This section discusses the process flow during the implementation of the IERS. As
illustrated in Figure 1, EMB Central Office (CO) shall be responsible in planning
and overseeing the whole process. In addition, they will serve as the Quality
Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) of the IERS. On the other hand, EMB ROs
shall execute the actual fieldwork (i.e. rating the establishments) and compile the
necessary records.
Details of each process of the IERS are discussed in the succeeding subsections.
EMB CO shall identify the priority sector(s) to be evaluated under the IERS for the
upcoming grading year through a consultative meeting. Pursuant to Section 2.0 of
this Procedural Manual, priority sector(s) shall be identified based on multi-media
concerns (water quality, air quality, chemical, and waste management concerns)
and significance with regards to economic development either in the national or
regional level.
Priority identification shall be done two months before the launch of the IERS, and
shall be carried out during the fourth quarter of the previous grading year.
Pursuant to Section 3.2 of this Procedural Manual, EMB ROs shall assess the
applicable criteria for each establishment to be rated. The assessment shall be
reflected on the Applicability Screening and Applicable Weight columns on the
worksheet (see Annex 1). Non-applicable criteria shall be ticked with an “N” mark
under the Applicability Screening column, while an “n/a” mark shall be placed
under the Applicable Weight column. The total applicable weight shall be obtained
by adding all applicable weights and noting the sum at the bottom cell under this
column per environmental module.
The EMB RO representative shall gather all necessary data, including but not
limited to effluent/emission test data, permits/licenses/certificates, emergency
plans, corresponding SMR modules, and similar items (refer to Annex 1 for a
complete listing of the criteria per module). Based on the gathered data and using
the environmental performance rating worksheet, EMB RO shall perform the actual
rating exercise. Throughout the exercise, EMB RO shall conduct meeting/s with
the establishment being rated as necessary to clear up any confusion and/or
miscommunications immediately.
Grading shall follow the guidelines outlined in Sections 3.2 of this Procedural
Manual. Upon completion of the grading exercise, the color code corresponding to
the resultant grade shall be noted. EMB RO shall then forward to EMB CO the
completely filled-up Environmental Performance Worksheet noting the initial
eco-watch rating and color codes of the establishments as well as pertinent
documents used during the evaluation process. It should be emphasized that the
results from the rating exercise by EMB ROs are initial only, and are still subject
for review by EMB CO.
EMB CO shall review and validate the Environmental Performance Rating to ensure
that the evaluation process has been conducted in accordance with the guidelines
and procedures set forth in this Procedural Manual.
In the case where EMB CO ascertains substantial errors in the rating process, EMB
CO shall notify the corresponding EMB RO and may conduct on-site validation.
This process shall be accomplished within the third quarter of the current grading
year.
EMB CO shall review and validate the ratings of EMB ROs only for the first three
years of implementing the revised guideline and procedural manual of the IERS.
After the said time period, EMB CO shall conduct review and validation after every
three years. This is to ensure adherence to the IERS protocol and to institute a
monitoring mechanism on the EMB ROs’ implementation of the IERS.
After review, EMB CO shall send a letter of notification (see Annex 2 for letter
template) to the establishment containing their Environmental Performance Rating.
The letters are to be distributed on or before January 31 of the following year.
Validated environmental performance ratings are considered final (for the current
grading year).
To evaluate the effectiveness and relevance of the IERS, the implementation shall
be subject to regular monitoring, evaluation, and/or formal review by EMB. The
following aspects shall be monitored and evaluated:
Institutionalization Aspect
Operationalization Aspect
The extent of social acceptability of the IERS shall be evaluated every year.
Such evaluation shall cover the following elements:
Any amendments, revisions, or changes to DAO 20AA-ZZ shall trigger the review
and amendment or revision of this Procedural Manual. On the other hand,
amendment, revision, or change to this Procedural Manual may not require the
amendment or revision of DAO 20AA-ZZ, provided that the amendment or revision
of this Procedural Manual is still consistent with DAO 20AA-ZZ.
DENR Administrative Order No. 1992-29 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
of RA 6969
DENR Administrative Order No. 1997-38 Chemical Control Order for Mercury and
Mercury Compounds
DENR Administrative Order No. 1997-39 Chemical Control Order for Cyanide and
Cyanide Compounds
DENR Administrative Order No. 2000-02 Chemical Control Order for Asbestos
DENR Administrative Order No. 2001-34 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
of RA 9003
DENR Administrative Order No. 2001-81 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
of RA 8749
DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-27 Amending DAO 26, DAO 29, and DAO
2001-81 Among Others on the Preparation and Submission of Self-
Monitoring Reports (SMR)DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of PD 1586
DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-26 Amending Rule XIX of DAO 2000-81
DENR Administrative Order No. 2005-10 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
of RA 9275
DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-22 Revised Procedures and Standards for the
Management of Hazardous Wastes (Revising DAO 2004-36).
DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-24 Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Lead
and Lead Compounds
DENR Administrative Order No. 20XX-XX Revised Chemical Control Order (CCO)
for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Amending DAO 2004-01
DENR Administrative Order No. 20YY-YY Guidelines for the Transport, Treatment,
Storage, and Disposal of Effluent, Sewage, and/or Septage Offsite
EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2007-003 Policy on Compliance and Permitting for
Industrial Facilities Relating to Air Quality
Republic Act No. 6969 Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes
Control Act of 1990
Republic Act No. 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
PD 1586
With ECC 5 N/A
Met ECC
25
Conditions
Met EMP
25
Commitments
Met EMoP
25
Commitments
Submitted CMR
or Module 5 of
20
the SMR Semi-
annually
Total 100
Dear Sir/Madam:
Rating
For the Period
Month to Month, Year
Yours truly,