BUILDING PROJECTS

(COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, LAND TRANSPORT TERMINAL, MOTELS, HOTELS,

CONDOMINIUMS/APARTELLES, AND STORAGE FACILITIES PROJECTS)

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE) CHECKLIST REPORT

For

Project name or Title

This IEE Checklist Report shall be used for proposed BUILDING PROJECTS (Commercial,
Institutional, Land Transport Terminal, Motels, Hotels, Condominiums/Apartelles, and Storage
Facilities. to be located within Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA).
Please check applicable project category:
Projects Project Size Corresponding Project
 Parameter Size/Threshold
Commercial, [Business centers total/gross floor ≥ 1 hectare
with residential units (mixed area including but
use), malls, supermarkets, parking and other <2.5 hectares
public markets] areas
• Fast food/Restaurant Projects
• Commercial Establishments (i.e.
Showrooms)
Commercial, [office spaces total/gross floor ≥ 1 hectare
only] area including but
parking and other < 5 hectares
Institutional and other related areas
facilities: religious, government,
and educational
Primary hospitals and
Institutional and other related
Secondary hospitals or Medical
facilities: medical facilities
Facilities
Institutional and other Regardless of size or area
structures with laboratory
facilities
Motels, Hotels, Condominium/ total/gross floor ≥ 1 hectare
Apartelles (residential) with area including If more than 10 storey bldg,
commercial space 10% or less parking and other IEER will be required
of the total floor area areas
Storage facilities, non- total/gross floor ≥ 1 hectare
toxic/hazardous materials, area including
substances or products parking and other
area
Land transport terminal (for 1 hectare to > 2 hectares
buses, jeepneys and other total land area
modes of transportation)

For ECC applications, this IEE Checklist Report shall be submitted with:
 Proof of Compatibility with the existing Land Use Plan
 Proof of Authority over the Project Site
 Accountability Statements of Proponent (see attached form) and the Preparer (if any,
following Annexes 2-22 of Revised Procedural Manual for DAO 2003-30)
 Photographs or plates/vicinity map of the project site showing impact areas and affected
areas and communities
 Duly Accomplished Project Environmental Monitoring & Audit Prioritization Scheme
(PEMAPS) Questionnaire (see Annex 2-7d of Revised Procedural Manual for DAO 2003-30)
(No other documents shall be required as pre-requisite to ECC applications per DENR MC 2010-14)

Read the questions carefully and write the required information on the spaces provided or
otherwise check () the appropriate boxes □ or parenthesis ( ). Use additional sheets if
necessary and indicate this in the appropriate space.

Project proponents are strongly discouraged to engage the services of

consultants/facilitators/preparers to accomplish/fill-up the IEE Checklist
Report Form. The Report Forms have been designed to be user-friendly.

IEE Checklist Report for Building Projects: Commercial, Institutional, Land Transport Terminal,
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 Furthermore, EMB Regional Office is required to complete the processing of
an ECC application using the IEE Checklist Report within twenty (20) working
days upon receipt for duly-accomplished forms with complete attachments

Misleading or erroneous answers are basis for legal actions and/or denial of ECC
issuance.

PROJECT FACT SHEET

Project Name: _______________________________________________________

Project Location: _______________________________________________________

Total Project Land Area: _______________________________________________________

Total Project/Building
Footprint Area _______________________________________________________
(Area actually utilized)
Project Proponent:

Office Address: _______________________________________________________

Contact Person: _______________________________________________________
Designation: _______________________________________________________
Contact Number/s
Landline : _______________________________________________________
Fax Number: _______________________________________________________
Mobile : _______________________________________________________
E-mail Address: _______________________________________________________

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 PROJECT LOCATION AND AREA: Street Name, Barangay, and Municipality/City, Province

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

See attached vicinity map/s and photographs of the project site and site development/layout plan

Geographic coordinates of the project area (Preferably use WGS 84 datum, otherwise specify datum
used).
Perimeter/Boundary points
Longitude Latitude
(based on OCT/TCT/etc)

1.2 PROJECT COMPONENTS

Facilities No. of Units Area (sq. m.) / Specification/

Capacity Description / Remarks

1. Residential component (e.g. rooms,

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 Facilities No. of Units Area (sq. m.) / Specification/
Capacity Description / Remarks

units, etc.)
2. Commercial component (e.g. banks,
restaurants, outlets, stores, etc.)

3. Institutional component
offices, classroom and other similar
facilities
laboratory, hospital rooms and
other medical facilities
Others (please specify)
4. Storage/Warehouse component

5. Amenities (e.g. swimming pools,

gym, etc.)
6. Open/Common Spaces (e.g.
reception area, garden, parks, etc.)
7. Parking area

8. Terminal/Passenger Area
9. Waste water Management Facility
10. Solid waste
management facilities
11. Drainage System
12. Others, specify
__________________

(Use additional sheets if needed)

Comparative Matrix for Parking Slots:

National Building Local Project
Code Requirement Provisions

Statutory Requirements --------

Calculations/Computations
(number of parking slots)

1.3 UTILITIES/REQUIREMENTS (Operation Phase):

Utilities Source Estimated Demand/Consumption

Power/Electricity
KWh
(Total)
Power/Electricity
(From Renewable Energy KWh
Sources)
Water
(Total)
(Fill-up table below if water is Cubic meters/day
not obtained from the local
water utility)
Water
(Rainwater Collection
Cubic meters/day
System)

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Water Source
[ ] ground water [ ] well [ ] spring [ ] others: ____________________________

[ ] Surface water [ ] river [ ] lake [ ] others: ____________________________

Location of water source

__________________________________________________________________________
(Sitio/Zone, Barangay, Municipality/City, Province, Region)

Energy/Water Efficiency
Utilities Estimated Savings Proposed Efficiency/Conservation
Measures
Power/Electricity KWh

Water Cubic meters/day

1.4 MANPOWER

a. Construction Phase
Manpower Expertise/Skills Total
Requirement

b. Operation Phase
Manpower Expertise/Skills Total
Requirement

1.5 INDICATIVE PROJECT COST

Project Cost (PhP): ____________

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 II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

Possible Environmental/ Baseline Environment Preventive/ Mitigating Measures Monitoring Parameters/ Cost of Mitigation/ Monitoring
Social Impacts Implementation
LAND
 Consistency with land Current land use w/in 1km radius  See attached proof of compatibility with
use (as per zoning ordinance): land use
 Residential
 Commercial/ Institutional
 Industrial
 Agricultural/ Recreational
 Protected Areas
 Others, specify
___________________

Actual land uses w/in 1km radius:

 Residential
 Commercial/ Institutional
 Industrial
 Agricultural/ Recreational
 Protected Areas
 Others, specify
___________________

 Disturbance to wildlife Existing vegetation in the area:  Compliance with conditions of DENR/LGU  Annual inspection of area  Cost integrated in the
due to vegetation  Forestland SLUP, Tree Cutting Permit, ROW, PCA replanted/ revegetated construction /operation cost
clearing  Marshland
Permit

 Grassland
 Limit land clearing as much as possible

 Mangrove
 Provide temporary fencing for vegetation
that will be retained
 Wetland  Promote restoration of damaged or
 Others, specify destroyed vegetation where possible (e.g.,
____________________ tree planting)

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Possible Environmental/ Baseline Environment Preventive/ Mitigating Measures Monitoring Parameters/ Cost of Mitigation/ Monitoring
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 Change in surface Slope:  Provide erosion control and slope  Regular inspection of slope  Slope/ Erosion Control
landform/ topography/  flat (0-3%) protection measures protection measures in Cost: ___________
terrain/slope  gently sloping to rolling (3-18%)  Designate a Spoils Storage Area, with erosion-prone areas  Others, specify
 steep (>18%) topsoil set aside for later use and allow  Regular inspection for new _______________
 Soil Erosion maximum re-use of spoils eroded areas near the site
 Construction during dry season  Others, specify
 Stabilization of embankment with grasses ___________
or other soil cover
 Others, specify
____________

Is the project site located in an area  Compliance with the DENR Administrative
identified by MGB/PAG-ASA/ Order No. 2003-30 and DENR
PHIVOLCS as hazard prone? Administrative Order No. 2000-28,
 Yes Implementing Guidelines on Engineering
Geological and Geo-hazard Assessment
 No (EGGA).

 Soil/Land contamination Existing soil type in the area:  Implementation of the Ecological Solid  Daily inspection of  Cost integrated in the
due to improper solid  sandy Waste Management Plan (ESWMP) waste/recycling bins for construction /operation cost
waste disposal
 clay  Set-up temporary fence around the segregation

 sandy-loam
construction area  Daily inspection for presence

 Others, specify
 Implement re-use and recycling of waste of mixed garbage in the
materials facility
____________________
 Implement proper segregation, collection  Weekly inspection of waste
and disposal of domestic wastes in accumulated
designated areas  Others, specify
 Provide receptacles / bins for solid wastes ___________________
 Coordinate with the municipal / city waste

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collectors
 Engage third party company for waste
collection
 Others, specify
________________

 Impairment of visual Presence of visually significant  Implement landscaping and other  Regular inspection of  Cost integrated in the
aesthetics landforms/landscape/structures? beautification measures landscaping and other construction/ operation cost
 Devaluation of land  Yes  Provide adequate buffer beautification activities
values  No  Compensate adjacent property owners  Regular monitoring of buffer
zones
 Others, specify
 Regularly monitor
________________
presence/absence of
complaints from adjacent
property owners
WATER

 Increased siltation due Specify nearest/receiving water  Set-up proper and adequate sanitary Regular (ocular) inspection of:  Cost integrated in the
to project activities body:
____________________________
facilities  Drainage / canal systems construction/ operation cost
 Water quality  Strictly require the contractor and its  Water treatment facility (i.e.,
degradation workers to observe proper waste disposal grease trap, septic tank, etc.)
Distance to nearest/receiving water
 Others, specify body:
and proper sanitation
__________________  0 to less than 0.5 km
 Strictly observe proper waste handling and Quarterly monitoring of the
disposal following:
 0.5 to 1 km
 Provision of wastewater treatment facility  pH
 More than 1 km (e.g. septic tank, oil and water separator,  TSS concentration
etc.)
 BOD
If nearest/receiving water body is
fresh water, specify classification:
 Set up silt trap/stilling ponds to minimize
 Total Coliform
downstream siltation
 AA
 Provision of three-chambered septic tank  Color
 A for domestic sewage  Oil and Grease
 B  Provide ring canals around fuelling tanks/
 C motorpool/ maintenance areas

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 D  Others, specify
___________

If nearest/receiving water body is

coastal or marine water, specify
classification:
 SA
 SB
 SC
 SD

Current Water Use:

 Fishery
 Tourist Zone / Park
 Recreational
 Industrial
 Agricultural

Distance of project area to the

nearest well used:
 0 to less than 0.5 km
 0.5 to 1 km
 More than 1 km

Use of the nearest well:

 Drinking/Domestic
 Industrial
 Agricultural

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 Competition in water Size of population using receiving  Implement rainwater harvesting and similar  Regularly monitor  Cost integrated in the
use surface water: measures as an alternative source of water presence/absence of construction/ operation cost
 Depletion of water  ≤ 1,000 persons  Observe water conservation measures;
complaints
resources  >1,000 and ≤ 5,000persons  Careful selection of project site to avoid
 Regular coordination with
 >5,000person disruption of traditional water uses
concerned agencies

 Obtain Water Permit from NWRB

 Regularly monitor
Available/nearest water source. occurrences of water
 Deepwell
 Improve efficiency of water supply and shortages


distribution system  Others, specify
Water district/LGU  Others, specify ________________
 Surface water ______________________
 Others, specify
______________________

 Increased occurrence Is the project site located in an area  Use appropriate design for project facilities  Regularly monitor  Cost integrated in the
identified by MGB/PAG-ASA as
of flooding
flood prone?  Implement appropriate drainage system
presence/absence of
complaints
construction/ operation cost

 Yes  Regularly remove debris and other

 Regular coordination with
materials that may obstruct water flow
 No concerned agencies
 Use appropriate technology (e.g. raised  Regularly monitor increased
hand-pumps) to protect drinking water from frequency of flooding
flood contamination
 Others, specify
 Others, specify
__________________
_________________________

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AIR / NOISE

 Air quality degradation Distance to nearest community:  Properly operate and maintain all emission  Regularly monitor  Cost integrated in the
 0 to less than 0.5 km sources (e.g. vehicles, pumps, generator, presence/absence of construction/ operation cost
 0.5 to 1 km etc) complaints

 More than 1 km  Install when applicable, the appropriate air

Regular (ocular) inspection of:
pollution control device/s
 Strictly enforce good housekeeping
 Absence of white or black
smoke from vehicles,
practices
heavy equipment and
 Control vehicle speed to lessen generator
suspension of road dust
 Presence of truck cover
 Conduct water spraying to suppress dust during deliveries
sources and minimize discomfort to nearby
residents
 Use covered vehicles to deliver materials
that may generate dust
 Other, specify _______________________

 Nuisance due to noise Distance to nearest community:  Properly operate and maintain all noise  Regularly monitor  Cost integrated in the
generation  0 to less than 0.5 km sources (e.g. vehicles, pumps, generator, presence/absence of construction/ operation cost
 0.5 to 1 km etc) complaints

 More than 1 km  Install when applicable, the appropriate  Regular monitoring of buffer
noise control device/s (e.g., mufflers, zones
silencer, sound barriers, etc.)
 Implement appropriate operating hours
 Provide adequate buffer and/or planting of
trees
 Others, specify
_________________________

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PEOPLE

 Displacement of  Provide relocation/disturbance  Regularly monitor  Cost integrated in the

residents in the project compensation packages presence/absence of construction/ operation cost
site and within its  Prioritize local residents for employment complaints
vicinity
 Promptly pay local taxes and other  Regular coordination with
 Displacement of financial obligations LGU
Indigenous People Size of population of host barangay:  Regular coordination with LGU  Others, specify
 Enhanced employment  ≤ 1,000 persons  Prior consultation & coordination to
_________________
and/or livelihood
opportunities  >1,000 and ≤ 5,000persons minimize disruption on daily domestic
activities & respect for IP rights and
 Reduced employment  >5,000person
cultural practices
and/or livelihood
opportunities Classification of host barangay:  Ensure participation of IPs in consultations
and dialogues
  Urban
Increased revenues for
LGU  Rural
 Provide appropriate traffic/warning signs,
lighting, etc
 Disruption/Competition
Available services within/near the  Others, specify
in delivery of public
host barangay: _________________
services (e.g.,
education, peace and  Schools (e.g. elementary, high
order, etc.) school, college)
 Enhanced delivery of  Health facilities (e.g., clinics,
public services (e.g., hospitals, etc.)
education, peace and
order, etc.)
 Peace and order (e.g., police
outpost, brgy. Tanod, etc.)
 Increase in traffic  Recreation and sports facilities
volume and worsening
of traffic flow  Others, specify
______________________

 Impacts on community  Regular coordination with LGU  Presence/Absence of  Cost integrated in the
health and safety  Provide appropriate warning signs, lighting complaints construction/ operation cost
 Others, specify and barricades, whenever practicable  Regular coordination with
___________________  Observe proper housekeeping LGU

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 Provide on-site medical services for any  Regular submission of reports
emergency. to concerned agency
 Participate in public awareness programs  Others, specify
on health and safety _________________

 Implement appropriate safety programs for

both community and workers
 Strictly comply with fire, safety and similar
regulatory requirements
 Strictly comply with requirements of RA
6969
 Others, specify
__________________________

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III. ABANDONMENT /DECOMMISSIONING/REHABILITATION POLICIES AND
GENERIC GUIDELINES (if Applicable)

Project Life or Service: ___________ years

Provide description of the Abandonment activities, such as, dismantling and waste
disposal.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

IV. INSTITUTIONAL PLAN FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

Organization Chart:

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Attach drawing/plan of waste water treatment facility (with dimensions and
descriptions)

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Attach drawing/plan of air pollution source and control installations (with
dimensions and descriptions)

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 SWORN STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE PROPONENT

This is to certify that all the information and commitments in this Initial
Environmental Examination (IEE) Checklist Report are accurate and complete to the
best of my knowledge.

By the authority vested in me by the __ (Company Name) as

___(Position/Designation), I hereby commit to ensure implementation of all
commitments, mitigating measures and monitoring requirements indicated in this IEE
Checklist Report as well as the following:
 Conform to pertinent provisions of applicable environmental laws e.g.,
R.A. No. 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes
Control Act of 1990), R.A. No. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act of 2000), R.A. No. 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004), and
R.A. No. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999).
 Abide and conform with LGU development plan and guidelines
 Promptly pay local taxes and other financial obligations
 Regularly submit reports to concerned agencies

I hereby bind myself to answer any penalty that may be imposed arising from any
misrepresentation or failure to state material information in this IEE Checklist.

In witness whereof, I hereby set my hand this ____ day of __________ at

______________________.

__________________________
NAME OF PROPONENT HEAD
(Position)
(Company Name)

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this _____ day of ____________ 201__, affiant
exhibiting his/her Community Tax Certificate No. ___________________ issued at
______________________ on __________________________.

Doc. No. ____________________

Page No. ____________________
Book No. ____________________
Series of ____________________

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