QUIZ 2 COVERAGE:

• EXAM SCHEDULE (QUIZ 2):

PLAN 423 4A – APRIL 24, 2024
PLAN 423 4B - APRIL 25, 2027

• FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

PLAN 423 4A – MAY 15, 2024
PLAN 423 4B - MAY 16, 2027
• ANNOUNCEMENT OF PASSERS
(PLAN423) ?/68 students
MAY 16, 2024 (PM)
OVERVIEW OF THE PEISS ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT SYSTEM

The entire process of organization, administration,

and procedures institutionalized for purpose of assessing
the significance of the effects of any project or
undertaking on the quality of the physical, biological and
socio-economic environment, and designing appropriate
preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures.
 OVERVIEW OF THE PEISS

KEY OPERATING PRINCIPLES

• Assessment of the direct and indirect impacts of the project on
the biophysical and human environment
• Addressing project impacts by appropriate environmental
protection and enhancement measures
• Responsibility of project proponents in determining and
disclosing all relevant information necessary for a methodical
assessment of environmental impacts of the project
 HOW CAN YOU KNOW
YOUR PROJECT IS NEEDS
ECC ?
GENERAL STEPS TO ASSESS WHETHER YOUR
PROJECT NEEDS AN ECC
• Project Type: Certain types of projects are classified as environmentally critical or environmentally critical
areas (ECAs) under Philippine law. Projects falling under these categories are required to undergo the EIS
process and obtain an ECC before implementation. Examples of projects that typically require an ECC
include large-scale infrastructure developments, industrial facilities, mining operations, energy projects, and
land reclamation activities.
• Project Scale and Scope: Projects with significant environmental implications due to their scale, scope,
or potential impacts on sensitive ecosystems, biodiversity, or communities are likely to require an ECC.
Projects that involve land conversion, deforestation, coastal development, or significant alterations to
natural landscapes are examples of projects that often trigger the ECC requirement.
• Location: Projects located in environmentally sensitive areas such as protected areas, watersheds, coastal
zones, or areas with high biodiversity are more likely to require an ECC. These areas are often subject to
stricter environmental regulations and may require comprehensive environmental assessments to ensure
that development activities do not cause irreversible harm to the environment.
GENERAL STEPS TO ASSESS WHETHER YOUR
PROJECT NEEDS AN ECC
• Potential Environmental Impacts: Projects that have the potential to cause
significant environmental impacts, such as pollution of air, water, or soil; habitat
destruction; displacement of communities; or degradation of cultural heritage sites, are
typically subject to ECC requirements. The extent and significance of potential impacts
are assessed during the EIS process to determine whether an ECC is necessary.
• Regulatory Requirements: Regulatory agencies such as the Environmental
Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) oversee the implementation of the EIS system and determine the applicability of
ECC requirements to specific projects. Consulting with these agencies or seeking
guidance from environmental consultants familiar with Philippine environmental
regulations can help clarify whether your project needs an ECC.
 In the context of Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA), ECC typically stands for
Environmental Compliance Certificate. This certificate
is issued by the relevant environmental regulatory
authority to signify that a proposed project complies
with environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
MULTI STAKE HOLDER MONITORING TEAM
(MMT)

A multi-sectoral team convened for the primary

purpose of monitoring compliance by the proponent
with the ECC, the Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• All projects covered by the PEISS and issued with ECCs
are basically required to establish MMT.
FUNCTIONS OF THE MMT
• Monitor compliance with the Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) and conditions in the ECC
• Prepare the MMT Manual of Operations (MOO), work &
financial plans, etc.
• Receive complaints/request from public-at-large
• Prepares Compliance Monitoring & Verification Report (CMVR)
• Monitor implementation of IEC plans/programs and social
development program
 COMPOSITION OF THE MMT
• Local Government Units
• Affected Community
• NGO/POs Representatives
• Other Government Agencies
• Academe
• Church Groups
• Sectoral groups representing women, youth, farmers, fisherfolks and other
marginalized groups
• Others as identified in the scoping process
 MULTI STAKE HOLDER MONITORING TEAM (MMT)
MMT Non-members
• Project Proponent
Provides funds for MMT operations
Regularly inform MMT about project development; monitoring results
Respond to complaints

• EMB and DENR

Initiate, assist and supervise the formation of MMT and oversee its operations
Update the MMT on new policies;
 MULTI STAKE HOLDER MONITORING TEAM (MMT)
Roles and Responsibilities of the Members
• Be present or have a representative in all meetings and
deliberation.
• Initiate/attend meetings, community consultation, briefings and
other forms of IEC dissemination to inform public of project
activities and monitoring results
• Suggest most effective means of disclosing information to the
public as well as receive feedback/complaints from community
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