INTRODUCTION
EMB MANDATE
The EMB is a line bureau by virtue of Section 34 of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749). The Bureau is mandated to Implement on a nationwide scale the six (6) important environmental laws to wit:
Environmental Impact Assessment Law (PD 1586)
Toxic Substances And Hazardous Waste Management Act (RA 6969)
Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749)
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)
Clean Water Act (RA 9275)
Environmental Awareness And Education Act Of 2009 (RA 9512)
MISSION
EMB’s Mission Is “To Restore, Protect And Enhance Environmental Quality Towards Good Public Health, Environmental Integrity And Economic Viability”. The Bureau Will Continue To Pursue A Strong Agenda Of Environmental Reform To Improve Air And Water Quality, Manage Wastes And Contribute To The Enhancement Of The Development Process Thru Strong New Laws And Policy Frameworks
VISION
A nation empowered to protect our natural resources, attuned to the pursuit a sustainable development, for a clean and a healthy environment the enhances the Filipino Quality of life to present and future generation.
FUNCTIONS
A. Advise the secretary on matters relating to environmental management
B. Formulate plans and policies and set appropriate environmental quality standards (Water, Air And Noise) for the prevention, control of pollution and protection of the environment
C. Exercises direct supervision over its Regional Offices in the implementation of plans and programs. The central and Regional Offices of the Bureau discharge both staff and regulatory functions
– Issue permits, clearances under RA 8749, RA 9003, RA 9275, RA 6969 and PD 1586 and monitor compliance to said laws
D. Provides secretariat support to the Pollution Adjudication Board as per EO 192
E. Provides secretariat support to the National Solid Waste Management Commission as provided for in Section 4 of RA 9003
F. Develop and implement a research and development program in support of the following:
– environmental criteria and standards formulation;
– environmental and compliance Monitoring; and
– study of existing and potential environmental problems and issues
G. Implement a system for the recognition of environmental laboratories
H. Promote public information and education to encourage participation of an informed citizenry in environmental quality planning and monitoring.
I. Serve as focal point agency for international agreements/commitments
CITIZEN’S CHARTER PROCESSES (Updated as of June 2021)
EXTERNAL SERVICES
1. Certificate of Non-Coverage (Category D) – Online Application
2. Application for Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) for Category C Projects
4. Application for Discharge Permit (New)– Online application
5. Application for Discharge Permit (Renewal)– Online application
6. Application for Pollution Control Officer Accreditation (PCO)– Manual application
7. Application for Permit to Operate (New) – Online Application
8. Application for Permit to Operate (Renewal) – Online Application
9. Hazardous Waste Generator Registration – Online Application
10. Application for Small Quantity Importation (SQI) – Online Application
11. Application for Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)
12. Application for Chemical Control Order (CCO)-Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) – Online Application
13. Permit to Transport (PTT) – Online Application
14. Special Permit to Transport (SPTT) – Online Application
15. Submission of Self- Monitoring Reports (SMR) – Online Submission
17. Evaluation of Ten (10)- Year Solid Waste Management Plan
20. Freedom of Information Request under DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-29 (General Circulation)
23. Requests from LGUs, Institutions, Clients and other stakeholders
25. Resolving technical issues encountered by Applicants using various EMB Online Systems
26. Ambient Air and Water Monitoring
INTERNAL SERVICES
1. Monitoring and Enforcement (Field Office)
2. Monitoring and Enforcement (Regional Office)
3. Hiring of Personnel (Plantilla)
4. Approval of Obligation and Status (ObRS)
8. Issuance of Certificate of Employment
9. Request for Laboratory Analysis
10. Request for Sample Container for Laboratory Samples
11. Request for ICT Services (EMB SYSTEMS)
12. Quarterly validation of Accomplishment
13. Production of Information, Education, and Communication Materials
14. Provision of Speeches Messages
15. Photo Video Documentation of EMB Events
16. Issuance of ID to newly hired EMB MIMAROPA Employees
17. Re-issuance of ID to EMB MIMAROPA Employees
VIII. Feedback and Complaints
IX. List of Offices