FINAL EXAMINATION IN EIA (Nat Scie and Social Perspective)

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Test I. Multiple Choice. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question and
write the letter before the number that corresponds to your answer.

1. It is a document issued by the DENR/EMB after a positive review of an ECC application, certifying that
the Proponent has complied with all the requirements of the EIS System and has committed to
implement its approved Environmental Management Plan.
a. Environmental Compliance Certificate c. Environmental Impact Assessment
b. Environmental Management Plan d. Environmental Risk Assessment
2. Acceptability of a project by affected communities based on timely and informed participation in the EIA
process particularly with regard to environmental impacts that are of concern to them.
a. Economic acceptability c. Social acceptability
b. Political acceptability d. Community acceptability
3. Document, which may also be a chapter in an EIS, that describes the nature, configuration, use of raw
materials and natural resources, production system, waste or pollution generation and control and the
activities of a proposed project.
a. Initial Environmental Examination c. Initial Environmental Exam Checklist Report
b. Project Description d. Scoping Report
4. The stage in the EIS System where information and project impact assessment requirements are more
definitely established and focused to provide the Proponent and the stakeholders the final scope of
work and terms of reference for the EIS.
a. Monitoring c. Screening
b. Decision Making d. Scoping
5. DAO 03-30 is the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Presidential Decree No. 1586, PD 1586 is the
law that govern for Establishing the Philippine Environmental Policy
a) both statements are correct c. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
b) both statements are false d. the first statement is false, the second statement is true

6. In literal sense, ________________ of the project is through the conditionalities embodied in the issued
ECC. Said ECC conditionalities had been conceptualized with the end view of making the proposed
project as environmentally sound.
a. Monitoring c. Scoping
b. Decision Making d. Screening
7. The purpose of EIA is to provide sufficient data for decision making. The assessment should provide
answers needed by policy makers, planners, engineers, affected groups and government agencies, to
help them understand the implication of project proposals and to take the necessary decisions or
actions.
a) both statements are correct c. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
b) both statements are false d. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
8. Effects of mining on environment
a. Loss of Biodiversity c. Pollution
b. Deforestation d. All answers are correct
9. Law that proclaims certain areas and types of projects as environmentally critical & within the scope of the
PEISS.
a. PD 705 c. PD 1586
b. PP 2146 d. PD 1152
 10. If the project is an ECP, an EIS document will have to be submitted. It will be the DENR central office that
has jurisdiction on the matter.
a) both statements are correct c. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
b) both statements are false d. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
11. In general, only projects that pose potential significant impact to the environment shall be required to secure
ECC’s. In coordination with other concerned government agencies, the MGB is authorized to update or
make appropriate revisions to the technical guidelines for EIS System implementation.
a) both statements are correct c. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
b) both statements are false d. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
12. Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) with significant potential to cause negative environmental impacts
is classified as Category A. The issuance of ECC or CNC for a project under the EIS System does not
exempt the proponent from securing other government permits and clearances as required by other laws.
a) both statements are correct c. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
b) both statements are false d. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
13. Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) with significant potential to cause negative environmental impacts
a. Category A. c. Category C
b. Category B d. Category D
14. Projects that are not categorized as ECPs, but which may cause negative environmental impacts because
they are located in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA's)
a. Category A. c. Category C
b. Category B d. Category D
15. Projects unlikely to cause adverse environmental impacts.
a. Category A. c. Category C
b. Category B d. Category D
16. The conduct of public hearing as part of the EIS review is mandatory unless otherwise determined by EMB.
For all other undertakings, a public hearing is not mandatory unless specifically required by EMB.
a) both statements are correct c. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
b) both statements are false d. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
17. Projects unlikely to cause adverse environmental impacts (Category D) may require CNC.The EMB-DENR,
however, may require such projects or undertakings to provide additional environmental safeguards as it
may deem necessary.
a) both statements are correct c. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
b) both statements are false d. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
18. ECC processing requirements shall focus on information needed to assess critical environmental impacts of
projects. DENR employees are permitted from taking part in the preparation of such documents.
a) both statements are correct c. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
b) both statements are false d. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
19. DENR-EMB should initiate public consultations early in order to ensure that environmentally relevant concerns
of stakeholders are taken into consideration in the EIA study and the formulation of the management plan. All
public consultations and public hearings conducted during the EIA process are to be documented.
a) both statements are correct c. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
b) both statements are false d. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
20. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
a. RA 9512 c. RA 5912
b. RA 9152 d. RA 9215

Test II. Matching Type. Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter in the space provided before the number.

Column A Column B
1. Section in the EIS that details the prevention, mitigation, compensation, A. Environmental Impact
contingency and monitoring measures to enhance positive impacts and minimize Statement (EIS)
negative impacts and risks of a proposed project or undertaking.

An environmentally sensitive area declared through Proclamation 2146 wherein B. DENR

significant environmental impacts are expected if certain types/thresholds of
proposed projects are located, developed or implemented in it.
3. Document issued by the DENR/EMB after a positive review of an ECC C. Environmental Risk
application, certifying that based on the representations of the proponent, the Assessment (ERA)
proposed project or undertaking will not cause significant negative:
environmental impact.
4..Fund that a Proponent shall set up after an ECC is issued for its project or D. Environmental
undertaking, to be used to support the activities of the multi-partite monitoring Management
team. It shall be immediately accessible and easily disbursable. Plan/Program (EMP)
5. A body of independent technical experts and professionals of known probity E. Environmental Impact
from various fields organized by the EMB to evaluate the EIS and other related Assessment (EIA)
documents and to make appropriate recommendations regarding the issuance
or non- issuance of an ECC.
6. Document, prepared and submitted by the project Proponent and/or EIA F. Environmentally Critical
Consultant that serves as an application for an ECC. It is a comprehensive study Area (ECA)
of the significant impacts of a project on the environment. It includes an
Environmental Management Plan/Program that the Proponent will fund and
implement to protect the environment.
7. Clean Air Act G. . RA 8749
8. Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines. H. Environment
9. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 I. Stakeholders
10. Fund to be set up by a project Proponent which shall be readily accessible J. Environmental Impact
and disbursable for the immediate clean-up or rehabilitation of areas affected by Assessment Review
damages in the environment and the resulting deterioration of environmental Committee (EIARC)
quality as a direct consequence of a project’s construction, operation or
abandonment. It shall likewise be used to compensate parties and communities
affected by the negative impacts of the project, and to fund community-based
environment related projects including, but not limited to, information and
education and emergency preparedness programs.
11. Simplified checklist version of an IEE Report, prescribed by the DENR, to be K. Environmental Monitoring
filled up by a Proponent to identify and assess a project’s environmental impacts Fund (EMF)
and the mitigation/enhancement measures to address such impacts.
12. Surrounding air, water (both ground and surface), land, flora, fauna, humans L. Project or Undertaking
and their interrelations.
13. Community-based multi-sectoral team organized for the purpose of M. RA 9512
monitoring the Proponent’s compliance with ECC conditions, EMP and
applicable laws, rules and regulations.
14. Philippine Mining Act of 1995 N. Proponent
15. A professional or group of professionals commissioned by the Proponent to O. Environmental Guarantee
prepare the EIS/IEE and other related documents. In some cases, the person or Fund (EGF)
group referred to may be the Proponent’s technical staff.
16. Phase in the ECC application review process to check for the completeness P. Environmental
the required documents, conducted by EIAM Division at the EMB Central Office Performance Report and
or Regional Office. Management Plan
(EPRMP)
17. Impacts which damage the environment to the point that the environmental Q. Initial Environmental
resource loses its capacity to sustain life or to continue functioning within Examination (IEE)
 baseline levels and efficiency; impacts which need action through prevention, Checklist Report
(e.g. change in project siting or design) or mitigation (reduce, repair, rehabilitate)
or other interventions to protect the environment from being harmed at levels
that reduce its functionality for its users or dependent biota.
18. documentation of the actual cumulative environmental impacts and R. Environmental
effectiveness of current measures for single projects that are already operating Compliance Certificate
but without ECCs (ECC)
19. National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act S. PD 705
20. Remaining impacts after implementation of preventive and mitigating T. RA 7942
measures
21. Any natural or juridical person intending to implement a project or U. Procedural Review
undertaking.
22. process that involves evaluating and predicting the likely impacts of a project V. Residual Impacts
(including cumulative impacts) on the environment during construction,
commissioning, operation and abandonment. It also includes designing
appropriate preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures addressing these
consequences to protect the environment and the community’s welfare.
23. Assessment, through the use of universally accepted and scientific methods, W. RA 7586
of risks associated with a project. It focuses on determining the probability of
occurrence of accidents and their magnitude (e.g. failure of containment or
exposure to hazardous materials or situations.
24. Any activity which may have varying levels of significance of impact on the X. Environmental Impact
environment, e.g. from high to moderate to nil significance, implying different Assessment Consultant
intensities of preventive or mitigating interventions.
25. Entities who may be directly and significantly affected by the project or Y. Assessment
undertaking, including the Proponent, government agencies who have mandates Z. Significant Impacts
over the project, local government units who have jurisdiction over the project, AA. RA 9003
local communities who may be affected by project impacts, locally-based or BB. RA 6969
locally-active NGOs/POs within the impact areas and other public sectors who CC. Multipartite Monitoring
may be potentially affected by the project as defined by the findings of the Team (MMT)
environmental impact assessment of the project. DD. Climate Change Act

Test III. Enumeration

1. List of Requirements if project is covered by ECC

2. .Give the requirements if not covered by ECC

Test IV. Discussion

1. Discuss briefly the impact of mining on wildlife and biodiversity. (5 pts.)
2. What is deforestation? Whould you explain its impact to the environment? (5 pts.)
3. Discuss Public Participation and outline its importance in securing ECC before project establishment. (10 pts.)

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Prepared by:
MYRNA NICOL OGOC