P. D 1586 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Statement of 1978

Summary

Choice Medumalai discusses Presidential Decree 1586, known as the Philippine Environmental Impact System of 1978. This decree, ratified on June 11, 1978, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, is a planning and management tool aimed at assessing and mitigating environmental impacts. It includes 12 sections and mandates an Environmental Compliance Certificate for projects in environmentally critical areas. The decree emphasizes the state's role in maintaining ecological balance and penalizes violations with fines up to 50,000 pesos. It also outlines the National Environmental Protection Council's role in issuing regulations and penalties for non-compliance.

Takeaways

• 📜 Presidential Decree 1586, also known as the Philippine Environmental Impact System, was established on June 11, 1978.
• 🌿 PD 1586 is designed to assess environmental impacts and devise mitigation strategies to protect the environment amidst development demands.
• 📖 The decree consists of 12 sections and was initiated by the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
• 🏢 An Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) is required for projects in environmentally critical areas as defined by the decree.
• 📝 Section 4 of PD 1586 emphasizes the state's duty to maintain ecological balance and prohibits operations without an ECC.
• 🚫 The decree outlines penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment for up to five years.
• 📋 There are 12 categories of environmentally critical areas, ranging from natural parks to areas frequently hit by natural calamities.
• 🏭 The act also addresses the negative impacts of operations such as poultry farms, manufacturing plants, and others on the environment.
• 💼 Section 9 specifies penalties for violations, including the suspension or cancellation of the ECC and fines not exceeding 50,000 pesos.
• 💵 An Environmental Revolving Fund is established with proceeds from penalties to support the operation of environmental protection entities.
• 🔄 The decree also includes provisions for the repeal of previous laws and the establishment of new regulations to ensure its implementation.

Q & A

What is Presidential Decree 1586?

Presidential Decree 1586, also known as the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System of 1978, is a law that aims to protect the environment by determining environmental impacts and means to mitigate them, despite the increasing demand for natural resources and development.

When was Presidential Decree 1586 ratified?

Presidential Decree 1586 was ratified on June 11, 1978.

What is the primary purpose of PD 1586?

The primary purpose of PD 1586 is to protect the environment and ensure sustainability by managing and mitigating the environmental impacts of projects and development activities.

What is an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)?

An Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) is a document issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) certifying that a project has complied with the EIS system and has committed to implementing its approved environmental management plan.

What does Section 4 of PD 1586 state?

Section 4 of PD 1586 states that no person, partnership, or corporation shall undertake or operate any declared environmentally critical project or area without first securing an ECC.

What are the penalty provisions under PD 1586?

The penalty provisions under PD 1586 include fines and/or penalties for violations of conditions stipulated in the ECC and for commencing projects without an ECC. Violators may face imprisonment ranging from one to five years.

What are the 12 categories of environmentally critical areas as defined by PD 1586?

The 12 categories of environmentally critical areas include areas declared by law as natural parks, watershed reserves, wildlife reserves and sanctuaries, areas of unique historical, archaeological, geological, or scientific interests, and areas traditionally occupied by cultural communities or tribes, among others.

What are the salient features of the act?

The salient features of the act include declaring a state policy to maintain a balance between socio-economic growth and environmental protection, requiring an EIS for all proposed projects that significantly affect the environment, and establishing penalty provisions for violations.

What is the role of the National Environmental Protection Council under PD 1586?

The National Environmental Protection Council is responsible for issuing the necessary rules and regulations to implement PD 1586, including the standards for issuing ECCs and the penalties for violations.

How does PD 1586 address the issue of financial support for environmental protection?

PD 1586 authorizes the Ministry of Human Settlements to provide management and financial support to government offices and instrumentalities for the implementation of the decree, using funds from existing appropriations or additional allocations as necessary.

What are the recommendations for improving the implementation of PD 1586?

Recommendations for improving the implementation of PD 1586 include hiring more personnel for monitoring illegal operations, imposing stricter penalties for violations, and raising the fines for environmental violations to deter non-compliance.