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Role of the State
Coverage
Act
of
the
Role of DENR
Role
of
agencies
other
Provided, further, that the water quality standards and regulations and the civil
liability and penal provisions under this Act shall be enforced irrespective of
sources of pollution.
The DENR is the primary government agency responsible for the
implementation and enforcement of this Act, with the support of other
government organizations, local government units, non -government
organizations and the private sector.
Towards this end, the DENR will review and set affluent standards, review and
enforce water quality guidelines, classify groundwater sources and prepare a
national groundwater vulnerability map, classify or reclassify water bodies,
establish internationally accepted procedures for sampling and analysis,
prepare an integrated water quality management framework and
subsequently prepare 10-year management plans for each water
management area.
Shall have the right to:
o (a) enter any premises or to have access to documents and relevant
materials such as reports and other written information as may be
required by the department
o (b) inspect any pollution or waste source, control device, monitoring
equipment or method required; and
o (c) test any discharge.
a) Philippine Coast Guard in coordination with DA and the Department shall
enforce for the enforcement of water quality standards in marine waters, set
pursuant to this Act, specifically from offshore sources;
b) DPWH through its attached agencies, such as the MWSS, LWUA, and including
other urban water utilities for the provision or sewerage and sanitation facilities
and the efficient and safe collection, treatment and disposal of sewage within
their area of jurisdiction;
c) DA, shall coordinate with the Department, in the formulation of guidelines for
the re-use of wastewater for irrigation and other agricultural uses and for the
prevention, control and abatement of pollution from agricultural and aquaculture
activities: Provided, That discharges coming from non-point sources be
categorized and further defined pursuant to this Act: Provided, further, That the
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the DA shall be primarily
responsible for the prevention and control of water pollution for the development,
management and conservation of the fisheries and aquatic resources;
d) DOH shall be primarily responsible for the promulgation, revision and
enforcement of drinking water quality standards;
e) DOST, in coordination with the Department and other concerned agencies,
shall prepare a program for the evaluation, verification, development and public
dissemination of pollution prevention and cleaner production technologies; and
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Role
of
Local
Government Unit
Role of Business
and Industry
Definition
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How will
quality
managed?
water
be
Water Quality - means the characteristics of water, which define its use in
characteristics by terms of physical, chemical, biological, bacteriological or
radiological characteristics by which the acceptability of water is evaluated.
Management of water quality will either be based on watershed, river basin or
water resources region. Water quality management areas with similar
hydrological, hydrogeological, meteorological or geographic conditions which
affect the reaction and diffusion of pollutants in water bodies are to be designated
by the DENR in coordination with the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).
Management will be localized. Multi-sectoral governing boards will be established
to manage water quality issues within their jurisdiction
Governing Boards shall be composed of representatives of mayors and governors
as well as local government units, representatives of relevant national
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Governing
Boards?
What
are
the
functions of the
Governing
Boards?
How will domestic
wastewater
be
addressed?
How
will
discharge
wastewater
discouraged?
the
of
be
All sources of sewage and septage are required to comply with the law.
Anyone discharging wastewater into a water body will have to pay a wastewater
charge. This economic instrument which will be developed in consultation with all
concerned stakeholders is expected to encourage investments in cleaner
production and pollution control technologies to reduce the amount of pollutants
generated and discharged.
Effluent trading per management area will also be allowed.
Wastewater
Discharge Permit
Rewards will also be given to those whose wastewater discharge is better than the
water quality criteria of the receiving body of water. Fiscal and non-fiscal
incentives will also be given to LGUs, water districts, enterprise, private entities
and individuals who develop and undertake outstanding and innovative projects in
water quality management.
The legal authorization granted by the Department to discharge wastewater.
WHO MAY APPLY? Any person who shall discharge in any manner wastewater into
Philippine waters and/or land.
WHERE TO APPLY? From the Regional Office of the Bureau
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT FOR APPLICATION (NEW):
1) Two (2) copies of the prescribed application form
2) Verified Engineers Report prepared by a registered chemical or sanitary
engineer or pollution control officer with the needed information provided
in Rule 14.2 of the IRR.
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT FOR APPLICATION (RENEWAL):
1) Copies of the quarterly self-monitoring reports for the immediately
preceding year;
2) Copy of the Certificate of Accreditation of the Pollution Control Officer duly
issued by the DENR, or appointment/designation as such by the Managing
Head
3) Official Receipts for the payment of the applicable Permit Fee and the
Wastewater Discharge Fee
4) Other related documents in relation to land application
PROCESSING PERIOD: Within 30 Working Days from receipt of all the requirements
IS THERE A FEE NEEDED TO PAY? An annual permit fee shall be paid by the
applicant using the volumetric rate of discharge as basis
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FUNDS
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1) trust fund,
2) environmental insurance,
3) surety bonds,
4) letters of credit,
5) self-insurance and
6) any other instruments which may be identified by the Department
INCENTIVES
Incentives are provided to encourage LGUs, water districts (WDs), enterprises, or
private entities, and individuals, to develop or undertake an effective water quality
management, or actively participate in any program geared towards the
promotion thereof as provided in this Act.
1) Fiscal and Non-Fiscal Incentives
a. industrial wastewater treatment and/or adoption of water pollution
control technology, cleaner production and waste minimization
technology shall be classified as preferred areas of investment under its
annual priority plan
b. Tax and Duty Exemption on Imported Capital Equipment
c. Tax Credit on Domestic Capital Equipment
d. Tax and Duty Exemption of Donations, Legacies and Gifts
2) Financial Assistance Program - Government financial institutions shall
accord high priority to extend financial services to LGUs, WDs, enterprises,
or private entities engaged in sewage collection and treatment facilities.
3) Extension or Grants to LGUs.
REWARDS
It shall be provided to individuals, private organization and entities, including civil
society, that have undertaken outstanding and innovative projects, technologies,
processes and techniques or activities in water quality management. Said rewards
shall be sourced from the Water Quality Management Fund herein created.
PROHIBITED ACTS Discharging or depositing any water pollutant to the water body, or such which
will impede natural flow in the water body
Discharging, injecting or allowing to enter into the soil, anything that would
pollute groundwater
Operating facilities that discharge regulated water pollutants without the valid
required permits
Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea by vessels
Unauthorized transport or dumping into waters of sewage sludge or solid waste.
Transport, dumping or discharge of prohibited chemicals, substances or
pollutants listed under Toxic Chemicals, Hazardous and Nuclear
Wastes Control Act (Republic.Act No. 6969)
Discharging regulated water pollutants without the valid required discharge
permit pursuant to this Act
Noncompliance of the LGU with the Water Quality Framework and Management
Area Action Plan
Refusal to allow entry, inspection and monitoring as well as access to reports
and records by the DENR in accordance with this Act
Refusal or failure to submit reports and/or designate pollution control officers
whenever required by the DENR in accordance with this Act
Directly using booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with the
water supply in such a way to alter or impair the water quality
Operate facilities that discharge or allow to seep, willfully or through grave
negligence, prohibited chemicals, substances, or pollutantslisted under R.A. No.
6969, into water bodies.
Undertake activities or development and expansion of projects, or operating
wastewater treatment/sewerage facilities in violation of P.D.1586 and its IRR.
FINES
AND The following are among the fines and penalties for violators of this Act and its
PENALTIES
IRR:
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and a fine of Php 500,000/day for each day the contamination or omission
continues.
In cases of gross violation, a fine of not less than Php 500,000 but not more
than Php 3,000,000 will be imposed for each day of violation. Criminal charges
may also be filed.
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