EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A. Brief Project Description

The Palawan faunal region is of high species diversity, reminiscent of the close-by island of Borneo, but at the same time holds a high percentage of endemics, therefore resembling the Oceanic Philippines. Although still extensive areas of pristine forests, mangroves
and coral reefs exist on Palawan, the rate of destruction, deterioration and fragmentation of
these ecosystems is one of the highest in Southeast Asia.
In order to improve the environmental projects and to broaden conservation efforts
within southern Palawan, the establishment of the KATALA Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation (KIEBC) was envisioned by KFI and its local and international partners.
The site encompasses a total land area of 2.18 ha donated by the municipal government of
Narra. It is located in Barangay Antipuluan, Narra, Palawan. It is situated about 1.5km northeast of the Narra town proper. Here the Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation will be established. The site encompasses a total land area of 2.18ha donated by the
municipal government of Narra. The area is surrounded by pastures and paddy fields, with
the Victoria Range as spectacular backdrop.
B.Brief Summary of Projects IEE Process
The construction area of the project is situated on a coastal plain within the premises
of Barangay Antipuluan, Narra, Palawan covering almost 2.18 hectares of land and small
ponds. The site is strategically located in one of the agricultural areas of Narra, Palawan and
only about 200 m away from the National Highway and several meters aways the residential
areas. In terms of land ownership, it will be single proprietorship for agro-agriculture land use
classification.
The project site is far from rivers ,however it covers several small scale natural ponds
which will be also utilised as a temporary habitat for distinctive plants and animals,hence it
will not incur any probability of flooding. Furthermore, As an agro-agricultural land, the site is
located several meters from the residential area,therefore it will not cause any disturbances
or nuisance to the community of Barangay, Antipuluan. The majority of the province are considered as pasture lands therefore it is relatively flat, and because of this ,there are no
records of landslide and volcanic eruptions in the area. Concurrenlty, There are no endangered wildlifes that are going to be affected in the construction of the project.

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C. Summary of Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan
After assessing and managing the impacts discovered during the data gathering, the
IEE team was able to mitigigate the following environmental impacts; On, the preconstruction phase there are no significant impacts were found, Concurrently, On the Construction
Phase the team were able to mitigate,Land alteration and modification, Soil Physical Properties ,Increase TSP due to equipment /material movement, Generating of air pollutants , Surface /Groundwater contamination, Disturbance of local flora & faunaIncrease Employment
opportunities, Noise Generation and Traffic. On the Operational phase the team manage to
mitigate the following; Air pollutants from vehicles, Noise from vehicles ,Domestic waste water generated from operation,Solid waste generation, Increase employment
opportunities ,Increase traffic volume , Impact of environment to the project and Revenue
generation, Lastly, On the abandoment phase the team were able to provide enhance measures for Encroachment of the Park,Deterioration of aesthetic value and Proliferation of invasive species.
D. Summary of Environmental Monitoring Plan
The Environmental Monitoring plan includes environmental parameters that needs to
be monitored, location, time and frequency, cost for sampling and stage of subproject where
monitoring should be conducted.

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1. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1 PROPONENT / COMPANY:
ENGR. KENT JUSTIN V. OCENAR

POSTAL ADDRESS:

41 Daang, Batang St.,Moonwalk,

San Agustin Village, Paraaque City

TEL. / FAX : 551-1413

E-MAIL: kj_ocenar@yahoo.com
1.2 PROJECT NAME / TITLE :
KATALA INSTITUTE FOR ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
(KIEBC)

1.3 PROJECT LOCATION:

ANTIPULUAN, NARRA, PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES

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2.1 TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE IEE STUDY
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible positive
or negative impacts that a proposed project may have on the environment, consisting of the
environmental, social and economic aspects.
The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts when deciding whether or not to proceed with a project. The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) defines an environmental impact assessment as the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made. EIAs are unique in that they do not require adherence to
a predetermined environmental outcome, but rather they require decision makers to account for environmental values in their decisions and to justify those decisions in light of detailed environmental studies and public comments on the potential environmental impacts of
the proposal.
(EMB Training Module No. 10)
The EIA study aims to determine and assess the direct and indirect environmental impacts of the development projects prior to its implementation so that proper mitigating measures may be formulated.
Attachments, Annexes, Appendices to the IEER shall follow the Procedural Manual DAO
03-30
The IEER shall comply with the DENR EIA Review Criteria
Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework
The general approach of the conduct of the EIA study shall be based on the annotated outline for IEE Report as presented in the Revised Procedural Manual for DAO 03-30, Annex
2_15.
The IEER shall cover IEA study on the Physical, Biological and Social aspect affected by
the project

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is conducted pursuant to Presidential

Decree No. 1586 or the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS), the main
law that governs EIA in the country
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2.2 IEE TEAM

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ENG. KENT JUSTIN V.

OCENAR

IEE Team Leader / Head

Consultant / Proponent

Engr. Carl C. Ortega

Civil Engineer

Engr. Cherry P. Calleja

Sanitary Engineer

Engr. Vinielle Sumang

Water Quality Expert

Engr. John S. Guinto

Surveyor

Engr. Jamilla B. Sakay

Cost Engineer

Engr. Gerardo B. Villamor

Chemical Engineer

Engr. Rence Z. Lazaro

Pollution Specialist
( Water / Air)

Ms. Alexis P. Privado

Sociologist

Engr. Airei B. Mura

Solid Waste
Management Engineer

Engr. Ching C. Dela Cruz

Health Officer

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTS IEE PROCESS

2.3 IEE STUDY SCHEDULE
The EIA report scoping started on July 2013 wherein the IEE team will conduct the proper
study. The EIA report is the Initial Environmental Examination Report as basis for the evaluation of
the application of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC). The IEER will be based on the
standard outline stipulated in DAO 2003-30. The study will be completed on September 28,
2013. The table below shows the IEE Process documentation and study schedule for the application of the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).
OCTOBER

ACTIVITY
WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

PROJECT SCOPING

DATA GATHERING

NOVEMBER

ACTIVITY
WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

IDENTIFICATION OF
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
ASSESSMENT OF
SIGNIFICANT
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

DECEMBER

ACTIVITY
WEEK 1
PREPARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT AND
MONITORING PLAN
SUBMISSION OF IEER
FOR ECC APPLICATION

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WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

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2.4 IEE STUDY AREA
The area will be landscaped through excavation of ephemeral ponds. These types of
wetlands once were typical for the coastal plain, before the onset of intensive rice cultivation.
Excavated materIal will be used to backfill built-up areas, also in order to avoid flooding during the rainy season. Landscaping will include reconstruction of vegetation formations typical for the area, like lowland rainforest, ultramafic forest, wetland vegetation, which will give
the area a park-like appearance (Fig. 1).
About one third of the area will be occupied by parking lot, arboretum and a conservation
education center with exhibit, which is openly accessible during day-time. Almost two-thirds
of the area will be open for the public through guided tours and eventually will accommodate
enclosures for conservation breeding of selected species. About 2000m2 will not be open to
the
public and will comprise a garden for growing feeds for the animals, off-show enclosures
and quarantine, as well as the administration building (see red rectangular in Fig. 1). The
drafted plan with the location of the different project components (Fig. 1) is not to scale but
provides an overview of the relative proportions of the different areas. The following components are envisioned as part of the project. The sequence of listing is in line with the legend
of Figure 1.
1.Ephemeral pond (about 5000m2) this area will serve as a habitat for aquatic species that
are endemic to Palawan which may include the Philippine discoglossid frog (Barbourulabusuangensis), the Palawan horned frog (Megophrys ligayae) and fresh water fishes (Puntius spp., Hito spp.)
2. & 4. Aviaries (about 1000m2) these are allocated for endemic birds such as the Palawan
hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei), the Philippine cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), Blue
headed racquet-tail (Prioniturus platenae), and Blue-naped parrot (Tanygnathus lucionensis).
3 & 6. Mammals (about 3000m2) specific areas for each endemic species will be allocated
in the project site such as for the Palawan pangolin (Manis culionensis), Palawan flying fox
(Acerodon leucotis), Balabac mouse-deer (Tragulus nigricans), and Palawan porcupine
(Thecurus pumilus).
5. Garden (about 600m2) - This will be considered as the source of feeds for the different
species in the center.
7. Turtle pond (about 500m2) this will showcase the endemic Philippine forest turtle
(Siebenrockiella leytensis) and other freshwater turtles.
8. Administration and quarantine area (about 2000m2) this will cater all transactions of
KIEBC and also serve as a data bank for baseline information generated. Likewise, the
quarantine area will serve as the entry point and disinfectant for the different animal species
to be introduced in the center.

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9. Ultramafic forest (about 2000m2) this area is a demonstration of a rare forest type. It is
found in areas with dark-colored soil that contains a high level of heavy metal compounds.
10. Conservation Education Center (about 500m2) this will be the area for training and center for information dissemination of all the knowledge products developed.
11. Arboretum (about 2000m2) this area will showcase the endemic tree species of
Palawan, which are grown based on the concept of rainforestation farming.
12. Parking lot (about 500m2) parking area for staff and visitors of the center.

2.5 IEE METHODOLOGY

The IEE for this project encompasses the Physical-chemical, biological, socio-cultural
dimensions of the affected environment. The study involves the following stages:
1. Preliminary Preparation
2. Final Preparation and Mobilization
3. Baseline studies, eco profiling and validation
4. Impact identification and prediction
5. Proposals of environmental mitigating measures that will mitigate and/or offset
negative impacts and enhance positive impacts
6. Environmental Management Planning
7. Preparation of IEE Report

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3.1 PROJECT LOCATION, AREA,ECA CATEGORY
The project site is located in Barangay Antipuluan, Narra, Palawan. It is situated about
1.5 km northeast of the Narra town proper in the coastal plain, only about 200 m away from
the National Highway. Here the Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
(KIEBC) will be established. The site encompasses a total land area of 2.18 ha donated by
the municipal government of Narra. The area is surrounded by pastures and paddy fields,
with the Victoria Range as spectacular backdrop
The area will be landscaped through excavation of ephemeral ponds. These types of
wetlands once were typical for the coastal plain, before the onset of intensive rice cultivation.
Excavated materIal will be used to backfill built-up areas, also in order to avoid flooding during the rainy season. Landscaping will include reconstruction of vegetation formations typical for the area, like lowland rainforest, ultramafic forest, wetland vegetation, which will give
the area a park-like appearance .
About one third of the area will be occupied by parking lot, arboretum and a conservation education center with exhibit, which is openly accessible during day-time. Almost twothirds of the area will be open for the public through guided tours and eventually will accommodate enclosures for conservation breeding of selected species. About 2000m2 will not
be open to the public and will comprise a garden for growing feeds for the animals, offshow enclosures and quarantine, as well as the administration building (see red rectangular
in Fig. 1). The drafted plan with the location of the different project components (Fig. 1) is not
to scale but provides an overview of the relative proportions of the different areas. The following components are envisioned as part of the project. The sequence of listing is in line with
the legend of Figure 1.

In terms of the sites ECA Category,the area of construction is not listed at the Environmentally Critical Area (ECA) Categories as declared by Proclamation No. 2146 (1981).
The figure below shows the Vicinity Map of the proposed project.

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Figure 1: Draft plan of the Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation.

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3.2 PROJECT RATIONALE
The Palawan faunal region is of high species diversity, reminiscent of the close-by is
land of Borneo, but at the same time holds a high percentage of endemics, therefore resembling the Oceanic Philippines. Although still extensive areas of pristine forests, mangroves
and coral reefs exist on Palawan, the rate of destruction, deterioration and fragmentation of
these ecosystems is one of the highest in Southeast Asia.
Since 1998, KFI is implementing the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program
(PCCP) in Narra, Palawan. It is one of the first community-based species conservation programs in the Philippines, and was deemed as one of the most successful of its kind. Within
eight years, the population of the critically endangered Philippine cockatoo increased more
than fourfold in a protected area specifically established for this species. Rasa Island is now
the single-most important habitat for the Philippine cockatoo and is one of the most accessible wild places in the Philippines for a broader public to experience first-hand a rare and endemic species in its natural habitat.
In order to institutionalize this project and to broaden conservation efforts within
southern Palawan, the establishment of the KATALA Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity
Conservation (KIEBC) was envisioned by KFI and its local and international partners.

3.2 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The proposed project is a conservation area for distinctive plants and animals and will be
established in 2.18 hectares lot and privately owned. The project cost is estimated to be Php
3,747,500,000.
The conservation will house several endemic and foreign species inorder to conserve the biodivesity of Palawan. It will be equipped with pens and a cleaning facility. The system will operate
least twelve (12) hours per day, seven (7) days a week. The KATALA Institute for Ecology and
Biodiversity Conservation Project involves the following activities and components:

1. Design and Construction Phase Clearly specify the different list of parameters as follow:
1. Project objective
2. Site feasibility and proximity to population centroids
3. Marketing plan
4. Materials market and net revenue
5. Security
6. Master Planning
7. Risk Assessment Study
8. Data Collection and Assessment
9. Technical Specifications, Performance Standards and Scope of Works
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2. Facility Design Operations Specify limitations or ranges on certain parameters as follow:
1. Conceptual design
2. Site plan
3. Hours of operation
4. Limitation of the quantity processed material on site
5. Operational approaches to prevent materials from exiting the building
and becoming litter
6. Placement of exterior lights and other security features
3. Schedule It must include the contract development stages, construction, and com
mencement of commercial operations to conclude a successful procurement process and
then meet construction deadlines.
4. Marketing Plan Marketing requirements will specify the materials that are to be marketed. Financial analysis will be catered and provide a financial risk discussion on state market
developments.
5. Compensation It will provide a compensation structure and detailed cost data to execute
the marketing plan.
6. Reporting It includes reports on several operating parameters, including hours of operation and others, in addition to quantities processed and revenue.
7. Proper Waste Disposal It will provide landfill disposal capacity for MRF residue.
8. Capital Repair To ensure the long-term viability of the facility, process equipment and
vehicles will be adequately maintained.
9. Continuous Monitoring Monitor the performance of the facility on an ongoing basis, with
rights to come on site daily.
10. Additional Materials This will include the additional new materials needed to use on the
MRF project.

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3.4 BUILT-IN POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES
3.4.1 Preconstruction Phase: August to November 2014
Proposals for funding of the different components/phases of the project.
Rehabilitation of access road.
Landscaping through excavation of ephemeral ponds.
Backfilling for built-up areas to avoid flooding during the rainy season.
Establishment of plant nursery.
Planting with mainly indigenous tree species.
3.4.2 Construction Phase
Activities during the operational phase are limited to the three main objectives of
KIEBC. The operational phase includes construction of the facilities. Constructions and operations are dIvided into three phases the division of which is in line with the working plan of
Katala Foundation Inc. and the possible acquisition of funding:
Phase I: December 2014 to December 2016
Phase II: January 2017 to December 2018
Phase III: January 2019 to December 2020
Phase I focuses on the establishment of facilities for the captive management of Philippine
freshwater turtles, and rescued Philippine cockatoos from Rasa Island.
3.4.3 Operational Phase
Phase II and III will focus on Conservation Education and Research.
With the Conservation Education building in place it is possible to cater for two groups of up
to 25 participants in weeklong courses (e.g. ecosystem exposures), which would give the center a capacity of 600 in-house students per year.
Until now 150 registered guests per year are visiting Rasa, with increasing tendency.
The visitor/education center will be open during daytime without entrance fee. The animal enclosures are only accessible through guided tours. Katala Foundation receives requests for
cooperation of about 20 students (BS and MS) yearly, of which roughly half are foreigners. So
far, most of these had to be turned down in the past, since they involved activities during the
breeding season, where access to Rasa is restricted. With mores species being involved and
an existing infrastructure, 10 to 15 students or researchers could be accommodated. Other
local or foreign visitors will arrive in a common visitors' parking area, and make their way to
the training and viewing areas by foot. Once inside, they will pay an entrance fee (except residents of Narra) that would allow them to use or interact with the training, conservation, and
Research facilities.

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3.4.4 Abandonment Phase
The KATALA Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation project will be ensured to last for many years especially if the community and government will continue to
support the project. Its lifespan will be dependent on the maintenance and if no accidents
will occur. It is advisable to do some checking and maintenance every month. Each structures has components that may be subjected to breakage, for that reason it should be
checked regularly. The following parameters must not be unaccounted during abandonment
phase:
Initial Environmental
1. Biological Environment There will be possible degradation on soil and water quality due
to contamination in the abandonment process. For cases of removal of storage tanks and
other equipment, and other liquid substances.
2. Physical Environment There will be a large volume of solid waste generation due to
stoppage of works and elimination of structures. The segregated usable materials will be
traded to qualified buyers. The contractor will be responsible for hauling the residuals.
3. Social Environment The possibility of loss of employment is high at abandonment phase.
Here, the affected personnel will have separation pay and other necessary compensation.

3.5 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS

The KIEBC Project shall require approximately a total of 85 workers for both construction and operational phase. Forty eight personnel will be needed during the construction
phase and fifteen during the operational phase.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE

OPERATIONAL PHASE

PERSONNEL

NUMBER

PERSONNEL

NUMBER

PROJECT ENGINEER

SANITARY ENGINEER

SITE ENGINEER

HEALTH OFFICER

SAFETY ENGINEER

SKILLED WORKERS

11

FOREMAN

LABORERS

22

SKILLED WORKERS

12

CARETAKERS

LABORERS

22

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3.6 PROJECT COST
The project cost will be divided into two parts: Construction phase and Operational
phase. The construction cost consists of the construction materials to be used and budget for
manpower. It is estimated to be Php 3,500,000.00 as a result of surveys and tests analysis for the
project. For the operational phase, it is estimated to be 247,500 pesos. Below is a summary of
expenses per hog and piglet, operating and other expenses.

Monthly Feeding
Birds (P750/head) = 30heads x P750 = P22,500
Turtles (P500/head) = 20heads x P500 = P10,000
Exotic Species (P1,000/head) = 20heads x P1,000 = P20,000
Total = P52, 500/month
Medication
Birds (P1,000/head) = 30heads x P1,000 = P30,000
Turtles (P1,000/head) = 20heads x P2,000 = P20,000
Exotic Species (P2,000/head) = 20heads x P2,000 = P40,000
Total = P 90, 000/month
Operating Expenses
Salary (for all personnel) = P50, 000
Facilities Maintenance (all expenses on materials) = P30, 000
Electricity/Water = P15,0000
Initial Environmental Examination Report (IEER)
Total = P 95,000.00 /month
Other Expenses (raw materials etc;)
Total = P 10,000
Estimated Monthly Expenses = P247,500

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3.7 PROJECT DURATION AND SCHEDULE
The project development will start right after all permits and clearances are secured. It will
have duration of 12-14 months of construction. The IEER must be completed for the application
of ECC, the IEE team assessed the construction schedule. The environmental conditions such as
the weather can affect the planned schedule for the project.

ACTIVITY FRAME
ACTIVITY

DURATION

PLAN/DESIGN

1 MONTH

PERMITS/CLEARANCE

3 MONTHS

LANDSCAPING

2 MONTHS

CIVIL WORKS

6 MONTHS

FINISHING

1 MONTH

INSTALLATION OF FACILITY EQUIPMENTS

1 MONTH

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

2 WEEKS

START-UP OPERATION

1 WEEK

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ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION
4.1 THE LAND
Narra is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines.Narra is
strategically located in the middle of southern Palawan. It is 96 kilometers from Puerto
Princesa City in North, 101 kilometers from Brooke's Point Municipality in the south and 64
kilometers away from Quezon Municipality in the south-west by land route. Narra is bounded
in the North by the Municipality of Aborlan; in the East, by Sulu sea; in the South, by the Municipality of Espaola; in the west, the Municipality of Quezon.
Narra has a total land area of 82,270 hectares which is about 3.18% of the total land
area of the province. About 45,000 hectares of this area is in the mainland municipality with
the 9 island of the municipality accounting for the difference. A good number of rivers cluster in the municipality to nourish agriculture aside rice farming.

Figure 2. Location Map of Narra, Palawan

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ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION
4.1.1 Topography
The Eastern part of Narra is a coastal plain. It is gently sloping from 0 degrees. It is
devoted to coconut plantation, settlement and open area. It covers 6,199 hectares equivalent to 7% of the total land area of Narra.
Next is the coastal plain is the agricultural land.Where the project site is located,occupying
2.18 hectares of the total area . It is moderately sloping from 04 degrees to 18 degrees. It
covers 30,596 hectares equivalent to 37% of the total land area of Narra.
The western portion of Narra is steeply mountainous with slopes of 19 degrees to 50 degrees.This is the forest land covering 45,436 hectares equivalent to 56% of the total land
area.

4.1.2 Pedology
From the data gathered the KIEBC Project is located at Antipuluan,Narra, Palawan;
where It has an elevation of low land area and in a flat slope area which ranges from 0-2%.
The surrounding area is mostly pastures and paddy fields

4.1.3 Geomorphology
The soil structure of the project site in Narra, Palawan shows that the soil are generally
composed of wetland which is typical for the coastal plain, before the onset of intensive rice
cultivation.the plains and ridges developed, in part, as a result of the relatively flat continental shelf that is associated with the trailing edge of the philippine tectonic plate. The region
has been modified by repeated cycles of submersion and emersion by changes in sea-level.
As sea-level rose and fell in response to global changes in climate and movements of the
earths crust, coastal areas were periodically covered by the ocean. Long periods of submersion allowed deposition of marine sediments. Glaciation, and the associated drop in sealevel, results in a seaward shift in the shoreline, and erosion of marine sediments by rivers
and streams. The periodic landward and seaward movement of the shore across the coastal
plain can be seen in the landforms of the coastal plain and the ACE Basin such as relict
dune ridges and marsh plains.

4.1.3 Terrestrial Biology

From the terrestrial biological data of the land area wherein the proposed project will
be located consist pastures and paddy fields. Also, the spectacular array of terrestrial biodiversity within the area will not be affected by the construction of the piggery far. Endangered
Wildlife and aquatic Species will not be affected by the construction of the project.
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4.2 THE WATER
For the construction of the facilities in the KIEBC Area, the foundation in each land
based structures is set between 8 m and 10 m, deeply embedded in bedrock. As the
groundwater level is at depths 14 -16 m below ground level, the groundwater level is not
reached by the foundation and thus no negative impacts are expected. As the project alignment doesnt cross any major water body no direct impact on the water flow and quality are
introduced by the project.
Since the Facilities of KIEBC will produce a large amount of waste, the project includes an Activated Sludge Treatment Facility. The process can accurately remove BOD
concentrations from 80 to 100 percent; it can also remove 90 to 95 percent of Suspended
Solids (SS). Activated Sludge Process is very effective to treat wastewater with high BOD
and SS loadings. The typical initial BOD of wastewater produced from a piggery ranges from
1000 to 2000 mg/L, while the SS loading is relatively high from 300 to 700 mg/L because of
its organic content. After treatment using activated sludge process based from the highest
possible initial BOD loading, the expected BOD effluent ranges from 50 to 75 mg/L and SS
effluent rangers from 50 to 80 mg/L. Based on the National Standards by DAO 35, the Effluent Standards for Class C effluents, BOD ranges from 50 to 80 mg/L, and for the SS ranges
from 70 to 90 mg/L. Therefore, the expected design effluent passed the standards of DAO
35.

4.2.1 Hydrology
From the local hydrology data, the proposed KIEBC Project is far enough from the any
rivers and the small ponds will be utilized as habitats.there the facilities will not adversely affect the quality of ground water. Below is the hydro geological map of the area surrounding
the project site.

4.2.2 Water Quality

The pounds sorrounding the site is tested and considered as Types A & C inland surface water. This means that the water is suitable for water supply requiring conventional
treatment and suitable for fishery, turtle habitats and habitats for distinctive water plants

4.2.3 Fresh Water Biology

The small pounds in the site is home to a variety of organisms that comprise its biodiversity pool. There are different species of fish present, zooplanktons, phytoplankton and
other organisms present. Construction of the project will not harm these organisms present
at the river.
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4.3 THE AIR
The nearby household of the community is approximately 350 meters away from the
project site. Therefore there is a lesser probability that the people will be disturbed by either
noise or odor. Some farmers and other farm animals may experience minimal impact from
the facilities in the site.
Upon construction, small particles like dusts from lanscaping, transport of construction materials and from operating construction equipments will probably be carried by the
wind to nearby areas. This can be prevented by periodically watering of the construction site
and covering of construction materials.
To minimize the odor during the operational phase, daily cleaning of the animal habitats/ conservation facilities will be observed and barrier trees will be planted in the surrounding area of the farm. The buffer distances must be considered separately for: the piggery itself, treatment system and disposal areas. Below is the table for the distance required for
buffer distances.

Distance from the perimeter of a site, or from

the nearest point of an effluent habitats or conservation facilties to:
Affected Properties

Distance

Any Property Boundary

50 meters

Any public amenity or road

200 meters

Distance from the edge of any deposition zone

used for effluent or manure spreading:

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Affected Properties

Distance

Any Property Boundary

50 meters

Any public amenity or road

200 meters

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ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION

The Clean Air Act outlines the governments measures to reduce air pollution and incorporate
environmental protection into its development plans. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA's Office of
Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) is responsible for setting standards, also
known as national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), for pollutants which are considered harmful to people and the environment. The air quality should be based from this standard set by the government.
Based from environment of the area where the project will be constructed, the air
quality of the surrounding area is not polluted and fresh air can be observed. There are no
nearby factories or industrial buildings that will cause air pollution, and also there is a very
light traffic in the area.

4.3.1 Meteorology
Narra has favorable climate to agriculture. The rainy season starts on May and continue up to February. Dry season is experienced during the month of March and April. The
temperature varies, but not much, depending upon the terrain and vegetation.Also, based
on PAGASAs typhoon frequency classification, the project are lies on Type 1 shown in the
figure 3.

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Figure 3. PAGASAs typhoon frequency classification

4.3.2. Air Quality

Baseline date on the air quality of the municipality is likewise unavailable. However,
compared to the neighboring cities like Mexico where the air quality is at stake and uncomfortable we can assume that the air quality in the project area is healthier.

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4.3.3. Noise
The construction phase of the project may generate noise and vibration in the area.
Since the noise levels created by construction equipment depending on some factors may
be observed by some residents especially the farmers around the area. As much as possible, the level of noise will be minimized to lessen noise pollution. Below is a table for sound
levels for the human ear.
SOURCES

AURAL EFFECTS

SOUND LEVEL DB(A)

SHOTGUN BLAST

HUMAN EAR PAIN

THRESHOLD

140

UNCOMFORTABLY LOUD

120

EXTREMELY LOUD

100

MODERATELY LOUD

80

QUIET

60

VERY QUIET

60

VERY QUIET

10

JET PLANE
FIRECRACKER EXPLOSION
AMPLIFIED ROCK MUSIC
CROWD NOISE
THUNDER
JACKHAMMER
POWERED LAWN MOWER
TRACTOR
SUBWAY TRAIN
MOTORCYCLE
AIR CONDITIONER (WT)
TRUCK
SINGING BIRDS
NORMAL CONVERSATION
RUSTLE OF LEAVES
LIGHT RAINFALL
WHISPER

As we all know, a some animals causes noise that is sometimes very irritating to the
human ear. The most affected of this noise are the workers then the public. The noise produced by these animals can be because of some factors. One of this is the time of the day; it
is observed that the animals create noise especially during their feeding time.
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5.1 IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN
IMPACT DESCRIPTION

MITIGATION/ ENHANCEMENT
MEASURES

A. Pre-Construction Phase

No significant impact during this phase

INSTITUTIONAL
PLAN &
RESPONSIBILITIES

B. Construction Phase
1. Land alteration and
modification

2. Soil Physical Properties

3. Increase TSP due to

equipment /
material movement

Minimize earth moving

Landscaping to be introduced early in the
project
Save topsoil for surface layer cover in
landscaping
Minimal use of heavy equipment

KFI / LGU

DA-MAO, Contractor

Localized water sprinkling. Phase by phase

development scheme

KFI / LGU, Contractor

4. Generating of air pollutants

Optimize equipment utilizations

Contractor, KFI

5. Surface /Groundwater
contamination

proper maintenance of equipment & vehicles Conserve and re-use of water .

LGU, Contractor, KFI

6. Disturbance of local flora

& fauna

Proper disposal of lubricants/ engine oil

Temporary perimeter fence of the construction
area.Introduction of indigenous/ native species

DENR
LGU, Contractor, KFI

Hiring of workers from Brgy. Antipuluan PhP 20,000

LGU,KFI

Coordinate with LGU Brgy. Officials

Scheduling of deliveries & off-site equipment
movement

Bgry. Officials, KFI, LGU

_________

____________

7. Increase Employment
opportunities
8. Noise Generation

9. Traffic

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C. Operational Phase
1. Air pollutants from
vehicular
traffic

Establishment of windbreaks & shelter belts in

the periphery

KFI, LGU

2. Noise from vehicles

Traffic volume reduction. Imposed speed limit for all vehicles

KFI, LGU

3. Domestic waste water

generated
from operation

Provision of septic tanks/ waste water

treatment

KFI, LGU

4. Solid waste generation

Waste segregation

KFI, LGU

5. Increase employment
opportunities

Hiring of local residents as workers.

KFI, LGU,Contractor

6. Increase traffic volume

Scheduling and limitation of visitation Provide separate entrance & exit routes. Allow only light vehicles to enter the site

KFI, LGU,Contractor

7. Impact of environment to
the project

Malaria control program

KFI, LGU, MHO

Proper management of funds -Promotion during

lean months

KFI, LGU

8. Revenue generation
C. Abandoment Phase
1. Encroachment of the
Park

Provide structure that will prevent intrusion.

Use for other related govt activities. LGU to
take-over the operations

2. Deterioration of aesthetic
value

Use for other compatible govt/ NGO

activities.

3. Proliferation of invasive
species a. fauna
b.flora

translocation to the wild/ original habitat,

destroy invasive species

KFI, LGU

KFI, LGU, NGO

KFI, LGU, NGO

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5.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE POLICY AND GENERIC GUIDELINES
HEALTH :
All employees shall undergo regular check up with physician to ensure that they have
good health.
Conduct free clinic and medical mission to regularly check the health condition of the residents of the community.
The Management has a Health Officer responsible for the health of the workers.
SAFETY :
Occupational Hazards, Physical Hazards and Biological Hazards are the three most
Hazards that the employees may obtained. To prevent these hazards affecting the workers or
employees and nearby community, the following measures should be followed:
Occupational Hazards. These includes physical injuries arising from accidents such as being hit by falling weak structures, being overrun by heavy equipment and etc.
Employees should undergo proper training when emergency comes.
Use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, steel toe
boots, etc. during working days.
Safety Engineer shall be made available and responsible for safety measures during operation.
Provide safety training and educational drive to construction workers and personnel.
Safety, health and educational drive should be given to residents living near the site.
Clear safety warning signs should be placed along strategic locations within the site
Safety and warning devices such as reflectors, lights, etc. shall be installed at designated
spots
Hold paramount the safety and security of the people and animals within the KIEBC

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5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN
The Environmental Monitoring plan includes environmental parameters that
needs to be monitored, location, time and frequency, cost for sampling and stage of
subproject where monitoring should be conducted.

PARAMETER

MONITORING PLAN

FREQUENCY

RESPONSIBILITY

AIR

Methane Gases
and Hydrogen Sulfide

Annual

Sanitary Engineer

Noise level measurement on site.

Monthly

Sanitary Engineer

No parameters will Monthly

be monitored for
testing; dispose in
sanitary landfill.
Sludge will be sold
to qualified bidders.

Sanitary Engineer

BOD and TSS efMonthly

fluent shall be monitored prior to the
Standards of DAO
35.

Sanitary Engineer

NOSE

SOLID WAST

EFFLEUNT
STANDARDS

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5.4 INSTITUTIONAL PLAN FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION
To ensure the maintenance and upgrading of the environmental condition of the
KIEBC Project, the following should be implemented.
The emergency response plan describes policies, the members of the team, its roles
and responsibilities, operating procedures, personnel safety, property protection, water
sampling and monitoring. Audit and inspection reports are included in the plan. Trainings on
emergency response and safety are programmed annually.
Implementation of company safety and policies.
Ensure and Follow environmental compliance.
Promote and enhance the social acceptability of the proposed project
Provide free medical check up to nearby community.
Monitor the ambient air.
Everyday cleaning of the facility.
Conduct an annual tree-planting and reforestation program.
Economical and safe operations and maintenance of the proposed project components
The emergency response plan describes policies, the members of the team, its roles
and responsibilities, operating procedures, personnel safety, property protection, water
sampling and monitoring. Audit and inspection reports are included in the plan. Trainings on
emergency response and safety are programmed annually.

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6. ANNEXES
6.1 ORIGINAL SWORN ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT OF THE PROPONENT

This is to certify that all information in the enclosed Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)/ Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is true, accurate, and complete.
Should we learn of any information, which would make the enclosed EIS/IEE inaccurate, we shall bring said information to the attention of the Environmental Management
Bureau of the appropriate DENR Regional Office.
We hereby bind ourselves jointly and solidarity with the preparers for any penalty arising from any misrepresentations or failure to state materials information in the
IEE/EIS.
In witness whereof, we hereby set our hands this13th day of
December,2014 at the Mapua Institute of Technology

Proponent
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 13th day of December 2014,
affiant exhibiting her/his Community Tax Certificate No.1412 issued on June 2014 at
The Municipality of Paraaque

Notary Public
Doc. No. _______
Page NO._______
Book No. _______

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6.2 ORIGINAL SWORN ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT OF THE IEE PREPARER

This is to certify that the data on information contained in the enclosed Initial
Environmental Examination (IEE)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is true to the
best of my knowledge and information and that an undertaken in accordance with the
dictate of reasonable and sound judgment. Should I learn of any information, which
would make the enclosed IEE/EIS inaccurate, I shall bring said information to the attention of the Environmental Management Bureau of the appropriate DENR Regional
Office.
I hereby bind myself to answer for penalty that may be imposed for any
misrepresentations or failure to state materials information in the enclosed IEE/EIS
In witness whereof, we hereby set our hands this13th day of
December,2014 at the Mapua Institute of Technology

Accredited IEE/EIS
Preparer
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 13th day of December 2014,
affiant exhibiting her/his Community Tax Certificate No.1412 issued on June 2014 at
The Municipality of Paraaque

Notary Public
Doc. No. _______
Page NO._______
Book No. _______

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