ANNEX A – List of Requirements under PD 1586

A. New ECC Application Requirements (Online) 

  1. Project Description
  2. Environmental Impact and Management Plan (to be filled-out form)
  3. Abandonment / Decommissioning / Rehabilitation Information (to be filled-out form)
  4. Geotagged photographs of project site (taken for last 30 days)  
  5. Topographic Map of impact/affected areas (at least 1km from the project boundaries)   
  6. Certificate of Viability or Zoning Certification/Clearance issued LGU on the compatibility of proposed project with existing land use plan   
  7. Site Development and/or Vicinity map signed by registered professionals   
  8. Project/Plant layout signed by registered professionals   
  9. Schematic diagram of wastewater treatment facility        
  10. Schematic diagram of Air Pollution Control Facility        
  11. Organizational Chart in charge on environmental concerns      
  12. Proof of authority over the project site (e.g. land title, lease contract, deed of absolute sale, whichever is applicable)    
  13. Duly notarized accountability statement of proponent (to be filled-out form)
  14. Duly accomplished project environmental monitoring and audit prioritization scheme (PEMAPS)   questionnaire (to be filled-out form)
  15. IEE Checklist Sworn Statement (to be filled-out form)
  16. Copy of Land Bank Transaction Slip (Processing Fee: ₱ 5,070.00)
  17. Affidavit of No Complaint
  18. Project Components & Operation Information (to be filled-out form) (to be filled-out form)

*To be downloaded upon registration of an online account & creation of ‘New ECC  Online Application’ 

B. ECC Amendment Application Requirements (Manual) 

  1. For MAJOR amendment:
  2. EIA Report (EIS, EPRMP or PDR) with duly notarized Accountability Statements of Proponent and/or Preparers
  3. For Expansion of Area/Change in Project type:
  4. Proof of Compatibility with the Existing Land Use Plan (i.e. Locational Clearance, Zoning Clearance, Zoning Viability);
  5. Proof of Authority over the Project Site (i.e. Title-OCT, TCT, TD, Lease Agreement); and/or
  6. Additional special study/assessment i.e. PDR, integrated EMP, etc. ___________
  7. For additional components/increase in capacity:
  8. Photographs or plates/vicinity map of the project site showing impact areas and communities (i.e. Site Development Plan/Vicinity Map, Project Layout, etc. duly signed by registered professionals); and/or
  9. Additional special study/assessment i.e. PDR, integrated EMP, etc.____________
  10. Certificate of No Objection/Resolution from LGU  (for livestock projects)

For MINOR amendment:

  1. Proof of Authority over the Project Site (i.e. Title-OCT, TCT, TD, Lease Agreement);
  2. Additional special study/assessment i.e. PDR, integrated EMP, etc. ___________

2. Copy of ECC or latest amendment 
3. Processing Fee
Major Amendment – ₱2,000.00 
Minor Amendment – ₱1,000.00 
Documentary Stamp – ₱30.00

C. Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) Application Requirements for Category C

  1. Fill-out CNC Application Form
  2. Description of how the project enhances the environment or address environmental issues
  3. Project Components List
  4. Description of Project Phases/Activities (i.e. Pre-construction, Construction, Operation & Abandonment)
  5. Project Emissions/Effluent/Hazardous Waste/Solid Waste/Other Wastes
  6. Project Cost and Duration
  7. 1 page: Collage of geotagged photos or plates or proposed project site

D. Land Use Conversion (LUC)/Environmentally Critical Area (ECA) Certification Application Requirements 

  1. Letter of Request addressed to EMB Regional Director
  2. Proof of authority over the project site (e.g. land title, lease contract, deed of absolute sale, whichever is applicable)
  3. Brief description of the proposed project onsite
  4. DENR/PENRO/CENRO certification that the parcel/s of land is/are within alienable & disposable land of public domain, outside protected areas under NIPAS and not within easement as described under the Water Code of the Philippines (for parcel/s of land not covered by any land title/s)
  5. Site Development Plan/Vicinity Map and/or Project Layout of the proposed project site showing impact areas and communities duly signed by registered professionals

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report Types

  • Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – Annex 2-12 of RPM for DAO 2003-30
  • Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) – Annex 2-14 RPM DAO 2003-30
  • Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Checklist – ECC Online Processing
  • Project Description Report (PDR) – Annex 2-16 of RPM for DAO 2003-30
  • Programmatic EIS & Programmatic EPRMP (Annexes 2-11 & 2-13 of RPM for DAO 2003-30)