Flowchart of the Approval Process and Issuance of Reclamation Permits for

Reclamation Projects
Approval Stage
Applicant PRA Other Government Agencies

Applicant files application and

complies with PRA requirements.

PRA acknowledges receipt of

application and refers the
reclamation project proposal to other
government agencies for comment.

OGAs review the reclamation

proposal for the issuance of No
Objection Clearance
(DENR, DPWH, DOH, DOT, BFAR,
PPA, LGUs)

PRA conducts ocular site

inspection

OGAs participate in inter-

agency consultation, DENR
scoping session & issue area
clearance/endorsement of the
reclamation project

PRA advises the applicant to submit

FS, if necessary and financial
proposal

Applicant submits FS, as the case

maybe, and financial proposal as
required

PRA conducts final evaluation and

advises the Applicant of the
results of the same including
terms and conditions for
conformity

Applicant conforms with the

terms and conditions of the
proposed reclamation project

PRA Board approves the

reclamation project
(1st Stage)

Issuance of Reclamation Permit

Applicant PRA Other Government Agencies

Government
Agency (GA) / PRA - GA / LGU
Local Enters into
Government MOA
Unit (LGU)

GA/LGU
Complies with
the requirements
under the MOA
(i.e., pre-
construction
requirements)

PRA conducts
review and
evaluation on
the compliance
Pre-Construction Requirements of the LGU
1. Detailed engineering plans and specifications for the reclamation
2. Copies of GSSR, IEE/EIA/EIS and of EGGAR/ECC for
reclamation Phase
3. Copy of Signed contract for the winning bidder, if applicable
4. Soil exploration report, GSQP issued to PRA for the project and
other DENR, e.g., Declaration of Seabed Feasibility, Borrow pit
Utilization and Development Program, and Environmental
Protection and Enhancement Program.
5. Detailed Reclamation Cost Estimates & and Quantity Take-off per
item of work
6. Detailed Work breakdown Structure / Work Program for PRA issues
Reclamation Reclamation Permit
7. Performance Security and All Risk-Insurance / Notice to Proceed
8. Payment of Regulatory Fee & other fees per Reclamation Permit (NTP) (2nd Stage)
/ Contract