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Figure 2-2. Flowchart for IEE-Based ECC Applications
IEE Report (IEER) IEE Checklist (IEEC)
For EMB CO Applications for Group I (ECP in ECA & NECA) Projects ¥ ¥
For EMB RO Application for Group II (NECP in ECA) Projects ¥ ¥
NOTES
1.0
1.0 Informal Scoping The Proponent may opt to request EMB CO/RO to scope the
(option of the IEER. In the scoping meeting, the Proponent and EMB jointly fill
Proponent) out the Scoping Checklist (may use Annex 2-7a). The
accomplished form may be signed by both parties to serve as the
official TOR of the IEER.
2.0
2.0 EIA Study & THIS STEP IS WHOLLY WITHIN THE PROPONENT’S
CONTROL. Proponent undertakes the IEE Study. DENR-EMB
Report personnel may clarify procedural and technical matters on the EIA
Preparation process but is not allowed to take part in the EIA study or in the
preparation of the report. Annex 2-1a (Project Grouping Matrix)
highlights the project types with available IEE Checklists under
Groups I and II. Checklists must be used if these are provided by
EMB. The IEE Report Outline is presented in Annex 2-15.
Annexes 2-17 & 2-20 provide templates for the Impacts
Management Plan & Environmental Monitoring Plan. The
Proponent is reminded to submit the filled-out Annex 2-7d with the
IEER/IEEC as basis of EMB for prioritization in compliance
monitoring & evaluation. Annexes 2-21 & 2-22 are Pro-forma
Sworn Statements of Accountability of Proponent and Preparers
for attachment in the IEER/IEEC.
x Proponent submits to EMB one (1) copy of the IEER or IEEC,
EIA Report 3.1
together with the filled out Procedural Screening Checklist
3.0 Review & (may use Annex 2-7a as template) for the IEER submission.
Evaluation x For IEER: Within three (3) days from receipt by EMB of the
3.1 Procedural IEER, the Screening Officer validates the procedural screening
done by the Proponent.
Screening x For the IEEC: Within one (1) day from receipt of the report, the
Screening Officer validates the completeness of the IEEC to
ensure the information is sufficient to make a decision on the
application.
x Non-conforming document will be returned. If conforming,
Proponent will be instructed to pay the filing fee and then show
the receipt to the EMB Case Handler to initiate the
substantive review of the document.
3.2 Setting up the 3.2 For the IEER, the Review Fund is estimated by the EIAMD and
Review Fund signed off by the EIAMD RO Chief. A MOA is then entered into
by the Proponent with the DENR-EMB Fund Manager . Annex 2-
23 presents the guidelines for setting up the Review Fund.
3.3
3.3 Submission of # OF COPIES OF EIA REPORT REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED
Procedurally-accepted IEER IEEC
Application
Documents 5 Hard + 1 CD 5 Hard + 1 CD
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MAXIMUM WORKDAYS DENR/EMB REVIEW DURATION
IEER IEEC
60 30
Steps 4.0 to 6.0 NOTE #1: ONLY THE TOTAL REVIEW DURATION & RESPONSE
PERIOD OF PROPONENT TO AIs ARE CONTROLLED BY EMB. The
START OF rest of the timelines within the review process is provided FOR
EMB- CONTROLLED GUIDANCE & PLANNING PURPOSES only.
NOTE #2: Day 1 of the official processing period is reckoned on the
REVIEW PROCESS day of the Proponent’s show of receipts of the filing fee (and Review
Fund for IEER), together with the required number of reports, to the
EMB Case Handler.
4.0 Substantive
Review 4.1 PRESCRIBED WORKDAYS for EMB TO DISTRIBUTE EIA
REPORTS
4.1 Inviting EMB IEER IEEC
Reviewers & 5 5
Distribution of EIA Should the EMB Case Handler decide to review the IEER with a team, the
Reports Case Handler may invite reviewers from EMB/DENR personnel with
mandates on the key issues of the applications (e,.g, water, air,
hazardous waste from PCD; Solid waste from the NSWMS; mining issues
from the MGB; forestry issues from the FMB; etc). For IEER, an external
expert may be additionally invited depending on the criticality of the issue
involved and absence of internal expertise.
4.2 PRESCRIBED WORKDAYS for EIA REVIEW PROPER*
4.2 Review Proper by
IEER IEEC
EMB Case Handler 35 15
or with EMB/DENR
*Note: The Review Proper duration is inclusive of a maximum of two (2)
reviewers
Additional Information (AI’s), maximum of 3 Review Team
meetings/exchange of communication, Site Visits/Public Consultation up
to Submission of Review Process Report by the EMB Case Handler.
The EMB Case Handler may review the EIA Report solely or
4.2.1 with the assistance of EMB/DENR Reviewers. The reviewers
may individually review the EIA Reports and fill up the Pro-
4.2.1 1st Review by EMB forma Additional Information (AI) Request (Annex 2-24) for
submission during the 1st Review Mtg or in an equivalent
CH or with Review activity (i.e. routing the AI request to the EMB CH within a
Team (RT) specific timeline). The EMB CH serves as the Chair of the
Review Team. Should a meeting be held, the RT deliberations
are discussed with the Proponent. The pending AIs are then
consolidated by the EMB CH for transmittal to the Proponent at
the earliest possible time. Annex 2-24 provides supplementing
guidelines for requesting AIs while Annex 2-25 provides review
criteria & guidance to the Review Team on the conduct of
review meetings.
4.2.2 Public Consultation 4.2.2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING REVIEW PROPER
IEER IEEC
(PC), or Site Visit
PHearing none none
(SV)
SV/PC Option of EMB Option of EMB
Note #1: No Public Hearing is required. Should the EMB require
a public consultation, the response to the AI raised during the 1st
Review Team Meeting shall be responded to within five (5)
working days from the date of the Public Consultation.
Note #2: Timelines of PC/SV are included in the Review Proper
duration.
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4.2.3 2nd/3rd EMB CH 4.2.3 NO. OF WORKDAYS FOR SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE*
BY PROPONENT FOR EVERY AI
Review or Meeting
IEER IEEC
with Review Team
(RT) 1stAI 7 7
2nd AI 7 7
*NOTE #1: Responses must include response to issues raised
by the stakeholders and EMB during the site visit or public
consultation .
NOTE #2: NON-SUBMISSION OF THE AI WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED
TIMEFRAME WOULD MEAN STOPPAGE OF THE REVIEW PROCESS
& AUTOMATIC RETURN OF IEER/IEEC TO THE PROPONENT, WHO
IS GIVEN SIX (6) MONTHS TO RESUBMIT WTHOUT HAVING TO PAY
PROCESSING & OTHER FEES.
4.2.4 Submission of The RPR/Recommendation Document shall be prepared and
4.2.4 submitted by the EMB CH to the EIAMD Review Section
Review Process
Chief/EIAMDivision Chief at the latest within five (5) days from
Report (RPR)/Draft receipt of the EIARC Report. Annex 2-29 provides an outline
Recommendation of the RPR. Annex 2-30a presents the standard ECC format
Document by and content. The EIARC Chair signs Annex B of the ECC which
relays relevant EIA Findings& Recommendations to the
EMB CH Proponent on issues within the EMB/DENR mandate and those
within the jurisdiction of other concerned GAs/LGUs. The RPR
and its approval as well as clearance on Decision
Document for release to Endorsing Authority are included
in the Review Proper duration.
ESTIMATED WORKDAYS for EMB TO ENDORSE
5.0 Endorsement of 5.0 DECISION DOCUMENT
Recommendation IEER IEEC
10 5
Endorsing CO: EIAMD Divn Chief CO: EIAMD Divn Chief
Authority RO: EIAMD Divn Chief RO: EIAMD Divn Chief
ESTIMATED WORKDAYS TO SIGN-OFF & ISSUE
6.0 Sign-off/ Issuance 6.0 DECISION DOCUMENT
of Decision IEER IEEC
Document 10 5
Deciding CO: EMB Director CO: EMB Director
Authority RO: EMB Director RO: EMB Director
NOTE #1: If no decision is made within the specified timeframe,
the ECC application is deemed automatically approved and the
approving authority shall issue the ECC within five (5) working days
after the prescribed processing timeframe has lapsed.
NOTE #2: Prior to the release of the ECC, Proponent shall submit to the
EMB one (1) hard copy and 2 e-files of the FINAL IEE REPORT,
integrating all AIs. (not applicable for IEE Checklists)
NOTE #3: The Proponent signs the Sworn Statement of Full
Responsibility on ECC Conditions prior to the official release of the ECC.
7.0 EMB transmits thru Annex 2-30b the ECC to
7.0 Transmittal of ECC
to Concerned concerned GAs and LGUs with mandate on the project
for integration of recommendations into their decision-
GAs/LGUs
making process.
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