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PD 1151
Background
Right
• The Government
recognizes the right of the
people to a healthful
environment
Rights and obligations
Obligation
• It shall be the duty and
responsibility of each
individual to contribute to
the preservation and
enhancement of the
Philippine environment
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
1. Prepare the proper land or water use pattern for said critical
projects or areas;
2. Estbalish ambient environmental quality standards;
3. Develop a program of environmental enhancement or protective
measures against calamituous factors such as earthquake,
floods, water erosion and others;
4. Perform such other functions as may be directed by the
President from time to time
Environmentally Non-Critical Projects
• to rationalize and
streamline the EIS System
to make it more effective
as a project planning and
management tool
Important Terms