EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1) Project Fact Sheet and Project Description Summary

Project Title Homonhon Chromite, Lateritic Nickel and Iron Ores Mining Project

Barangays Cagusu-an, Pagbabangnan, Casuguran and Culasi,

Project Location
Homonhon Island, Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Proponent Cambayas Mining Corporation

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1502 Trade and Financial Tower, 7 Avenue corner 32 Street,
Office Address
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Representative Mr. Yan Ming

Designation Chairman and CEO

Mr. Alfred C. Tan (EVP/ General Manager)

Contact Persons
Engr. Francisco J. Arañez, Jr. (VP for Operations)

Project Cost PhP 338,833,000.00

Covered by ECC No. 9510-

Details Expansion Project Coverage
010-301C
Homonhon Chromite, Lateritic
Project Name Homonhon Chromite Project
Nickel and Iron Ores Mining Project
Barangays Cagusu-an,
Barangays Cagusuan and
Pagbabangnan, Casuguran and
Casuguran, Homonhon Island,
Project Location Culasi, Homonhon Island,
Municipality of Guiuan,
Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern
Eastern Samar
Samar
Peng Cheng Metallic
Project Proponent Resources Corporation/ Cambayas Mining Corporation
Cambayas Mining Corporation
3,516.2015 hectares (total contract
Project Size 810 Hectares
area per MPSA No. 292-2009-VIII)
Mining Project – Extraction of Mining Project – Extraction of
Type of Project
Metallic Ore Metallic Ore
5,000,000 WMT ore for Lateritic
Annual Extraction 748,800 MT run of mine ore Nickel and Iron Mining Operation
Rate for Chromite Mining Operation 748,800 MT run of mine ore for
Chromite Mining Operation
Annual Production 120,000 MT chromite
120,000 MT chromite concentrate
Rate concentrate

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 2) Process Documentation of the Conduct of EIA (EIA Team, EIA Study Schedule & Area,
EIA Methodology, Public Participation)

Terms of Reference of the EIA Study

Cambayas Mining Corporation (CMC) commissioned individual and in-house preparers to

conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment and prepare an Environmental Performance
Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) for the Homonhon Chromite, Lateritic Nickel and Iron
Ores Mining Project located within barangays Cagusu-an, Pagbabangnan, Casuguran and
Culasi, Homonhon Island, Municipality of Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar. This EPRMP
evaluates the existing environmental and socio-economic condition of the project site as well
as the assessment and evaluation of impacts of the project and propose mitigating and
enhancement measures to address these impacts. The preparation of this report is also
based on the latest Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR), Self Monitoring Report (SMR)
submission of the proponent and Multi-partite Monitoring (MMT) Report.

This EPRMP will guide CMC to implement environmental management strategies for all the
stressors that will be generated in the operation of Homonhon Chromite, Lateritic Nickel and
Iron Ores Mining Project. These strategies would determine the kind of development that will
be allowed within the project site.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the following
issuances:

 DMC 2010-014 Standardization of Requirements and Enhancement of Public

Participation in the Streamlined Implementation of the
Philippine EIS System
 DMC 2011-005 Incorporating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate
Change Adaptation (CCA) concerns in the Philippine EIS
System
 EMB MC 2014-005 Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized
Requirements under the Philippine Environmental Impact
Statement System (PEISS) amending relevant portion of MC
2007-002
 EMB MC 2010-002 Clarification to DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2010-14
and other EIS System Policy Issuances

Per Annex A of EMB MC 2014-005, the project falls under Category A, extraction of metallic
ore (onshore) with an annual extraction rate of ≥ 100,000 MT and an area ≥ 25 hectares.

Primary data (pertinent project information) has been provided by the project proponent and
actual sample gathering while secondary data has been compiled by conducting researches
on different government agencies and other resources available. Pertinent project information
was gathered by the EIA Team including actual observation of the existing conditions of the
project site.

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 EIA TEAM

Cambayas Mining Corporation as represented by Mr. Alfred C. Tan, its Executive Vice
President and General Manager, has commissioned individual component consultants for the
preparation of this Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP). EIA
Team consists of the following:

Name Field
Engr. Francisco J. Arañez, Jr. In-house Consultant Mining Engineering/ Geology
Engr. Ernesto M. Flores IPCO-129 Team Leader / Environmental Mgt.
For. Jose Paulo E. Devanadera IPCO-052 Terrestrial / Environmental Mgt.
Faustito A. Aure In-house Consultant Sociology
Alejandro A. Belen In-house Consultant Marine Team Leader
Bernabe M. Almandres In-house Consultant Reef Fish Communities
Oscar E. Empeño, Jr. In-house Consultant Mangroves and Seagrasses
Marlan L. Marcia In-house Consultant Fisheries
Lawrence A. Aporto In-house Consultant GIS

EIA STUDY SCHEDULE

A comprehensive characterization of the baseline environment was conducted in the Project

Area. The study covered the physical (geology, pedology, topography, air quality, noise, and
water quality), biological (terrestrial and aquatic ecology), and socio-economic environment of
the area.

Field surveys and primary baseline data gathering for all study modules were conducted on
July 17-19, 2014 and September 12-19, 2014.

EIA STUDY AREA

The study areas in general are the primary and secondary impact areas. The primary impact
area is concentrated within the MPSA No. 292-2009-VIII and the stretch of shoreline
(extending up to 50-meters from the shoreline) where the aforementioned claim is situated.
Consideration in identifying the primary impact areas were based on where the development
and operation is situated. Such areas will be most likely affected by the impacts of the project
during its construction and operation phases.

The secondary impact area is extended to the vicinity of the whole island of Homonhon, sea
extending up to 150 meters from the shoreline where the claim is situated and the
Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The secondary impact area was defined in
consideration of the possible social, health and economic impacts of the project during its
operational phase.

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 Figure 1: Location of Project Site (MPSA Area) showing Primary Impact Areas

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 EIA METHODOLOGY

The EIA study was done to organize the technical components of the project as well as to
identify the specific requirements of the proposed mining project by considering the
environmental, economic, social, and institutional factors. All necessary requirements were
documented through primary and secondary data gathering, scientific analyses and
recommendations based on actual approaches were used to complement the study. The
methodology employed in this assessment is summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: The Environmental Impact Assessment Methodology.

Module Descriptive Methodology
Terrestrial Ecology Random Plot Method and Transect Walk
Strip-Census Method , Mist Netting, Trapping Method, Ethno-
Zoological Surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and
Secondary Information in the identification and assessment
Soils Composite grab soil sampling
Secondary data gathering
Geology Secondary data gathering from different offices and
institutions
Site visit for validation of secondary data
Review of the field exploration results
Water Quality / Hydrology In-situ analysis for DO, pH, Temperature, TDS, Conductivity,
/Hydrogeology Resistivity; Drainage Area Method for Stream flow Estimates
Ambient Water Grab Sampling and submission to DENR
Accredited 3rd Party Laboratory for analysis (TSS, COD,
O&G, Heavy Metals, Total and Fecal Coli)
Watershed Delineation and Secondary Data
Air Quality and Noise; High Volume Ambient Sampling (TSP, PM10, Heavy Metals)
Meteorology Bubbler Method (SO2, NO2)
Direct Reading (Noise)
Secondary Data
Freshwater Ecology Water and sediment sampling for plankton and benthic
organisms
Marine Ecology Marine Ecology was assessed using the following methods:
Manta Tow Survey and Line Intercept for benthic profiling and
coral reef characterization;
Fish Visual Census (FVC) for reef fish communities and
fisheries;
Quadrat Sampling for mangrove areas; and
Quadrate-Transect method for Seagrass Resources
Socio-economic Site reconnaissance; Secondary data gathering from LGUs,
government/ private institutions, online sources; Perception
Survey, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Public Scoping

Public Scoping was conducted to assess the coverage of the EIA study for the proposed
project. It was initially scheduled on 15 July 2014 but due to cancellation of flights because of
Typhoon Glenda, EIA team and proponent representatives from Manila were not able to
travel. Prior to typhoon, Officials and representatives from host barangays were in Guiuan for
their regular meeting with the Municipal Officials. They were also stranded in the mainland
due to the typhoon. The proponent requested that the scoping activity be conducted in

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 Tacloban which were granted by the official and representatives of the host barangays
together with the representative from the Mayor‘s Office of Guiuan. Said activity was
rescheduled on 17 July 2014, 10:00 A.M at Ritz Tower de Leyte, Real Street, Tacloban City.
The following issues and concerns were noted:

1. Possible land and water pollution, deforestation, and other detrimental impacts that may
be incurred from the proposed project
2. Mining activities will cause the mountains in the Homonhon Island to be later on become
a flat land
3. Excise tax issue
4. Development of host barangay and neighboring communities
5. Delineation and protection of watershed areas
6. Soil erosion and siltation of water bodies
7. Land Disturbance and Destruction
8. Siltation/sedimentation of soil coming from the upland to the estuaries
9. Loss/Depletion of Water Source
10. Soil erosion and landslides due to decrease in forest cover and mining activities
11. Seek assistance to provide medical personnel (doctor/nurse) in the community hospital
12. Employment opportunities

The Technical Scoping was conducted August 12, 2014, 10:00 A.M. with EMB and the EIA
Review Committee. The accomplished Technical Scoping Checklist using the newly
prescribed Scoping Checklist integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation concerns is attached in the annex section.

3.) Summary of Baseline Characterization, Key Environmental Impacts and Management &
Monitoring Plan Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation Fund (CLRF), Mine Rehabilitation Fund
(MRF) and Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) Commitments

Baseline conditions have been considered in the formulation of the environmental management
and monitoring plan (see Table 2).

Table 2: Summary of Baseline Condition

Ecosystem Environmental Quality Status
The Land
The topography on the project site exhibits a generally flat to slightly
undulating, rolling hill terrain with low relief reaching maximum peak
Topography elevation in excess of two hundred (200) meters above sea level. The
plain areas are limited and confined mainly along the shoreline/ beach
zone where existing barangay communities are situated.
The area is bounded by several ephemeral streams scattered all over
the vicinity that only flows from few hours or days following a rainfall.
Only few intermittent and perennial streams were observed specifically
Drainage the two major river channels intersecting the claim area namely, Salog
and Cantelado rivers which are orientated northeast-southwest and
northwest-southeast respectively. These river channels served as
source of potable water for the community inhabiting south of the area.
The vegetation varies from very scarce to thick. The central portion of
the project site displays scarce or barren land due to the previous
occurrence of large scale forest fire during the 1980‘s. Aside from this,
Vegetation
majority of the vicinity were covered by shrubs and small trees.
Unfortunately, most of the existing vegetation was obliterated by the
recent super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) last November 8, 2013 which
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 Ecosystem Environmental Quality Status
resulted into immense decrease in vegetative cover. In addition, large
forest fire also occurred on march 2014.
Central portion of the MPSA area is an open/barren area, southwest
Land Cover portion on the other hand is wooded grassland while eastern portion is
covered with grasses and shrubs.
East portion traversing to the center of the project site is moderately
Landslide susceptible to this kind of hazard. Northern portion of the project site is
Susceptibility highly susceptible based on the landslide susceptibility hazard map
from MGB (2009). These are areas have relatively steep slope.
Based on the ground shaking hazard map from MGB (2009), the
project site is susceptible to ground shaking at PHIVOLCS Earthquake
Intensity Scale (PEIS) VII. This scale is destructive. Most people are
frightened and run outdoors. People find it difficult to stand in upper
Ground Shaking floors. Heavy objects and furniture overturn or topple. Big church bells
Hazard may ring. Old or poorly-built structures suffer considerably damage.
Some well-built structures are slightly damaged. Some cracks may
appear on dikes, fish ponds, road surface, or concrete hollow block
walls. Limited liquefaction, lateral spreading and landslides are
observed. Trees are shaken strongly.
Eastern boundary of the project of the project site is highly susceptible
Tsunami and
to tsunami and flooding hazards. This area is the settlement of
Flooding Hazard
Barangays Pagbabangnan and Culasi.
Soil sample is acidic category with soil pH at 5.3. Soil organic carbon
Soil Quality and organic matter measured from the soil sample were 1.15% and
1.98%, respectively. Iron (Fe) content is very high at 223 ppm.
The Water
The water depths surrounding the project site ranges from 10 to 20
Bathymetry
meters observable from approximately 500 meters from the shore.
Base on the tidal station located in Tacloban City, Tidal patterns
Tides mostly showed mixed tidal cycles with minor manifestation of semi-
diurnal tidal cycles for all 14-day brackets (2010 and 2012)
The Leyte-Samar area has a general southward flow, as waters
coming from the Pacific enter the internal seas of the Visayan Islands.
The immediate coast of the project site at the east opens to the
Currents
Philippine Sea while the west side opens to the Leyte Gulf. This shows
two main influences in the project site, the Pacific flow and inflow from
Leyte Gulf.
Water Quality Water quality within the area is within the DENR standards
The Air
In conformance with the NAAQS prescribed limit under Republic Act
Air Quality 8749 otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Noise level in compliance with the DENR Ambient Noise Quality
Standards Section 78 Chapter IV, Article 1 of the National Pollution
Noise
Control Commission (NPCC) Rules and Regulations, 1978 standard
limits.
The People
Employment Fishing, farming, employment and small business activities
Tax Revenue Increase economic growth
Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar 47,037
Population as of Barangay Cagusu-an 658
May 1, 2010 Barangay Casuguran 921
(NSO) Barangay Culasi 439
Barangay Pagbabangnan 525

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 Impacts Management Plan focuses on the identified and possible impacts of the project
throughout its implementation.

Impacts of the project will be mainly on:

1. Land
2. Water
3. Air
4. Socio – Economic

These impacts could be temporary or permanent, significant or not significant depending on the
nature of the existing quality of receptors. Such impacts could include: high level of suspended
particulates, noise associated with loading, unloading and drilling operations and negative
aesthetic impacts.

Project Impacts are classified into the three stages:

1. Pre-Construction Phase
2. Construction Phase
3. Operational Phase
4. Abandonment/ Rehabilitation Phase

Studies showed comparison between no–project and with project has formed a Summary matrix
of Environmental Issues and Impacts, to enable the EIA team conclude and analyze
environmental degradation and/or improvements.

The analysis briefly presents the main environmental issues and possible impacts scenarios.
Ratings of Impacts are qualitative only.

Table 3: Summary of Environmental Issues / Impacts

Without Project With Project
Phase Environmental Parameter
Scenario Scenario
Reliability of water availability M M
Pre- Reliability of water quality M M
Construction Land acquisition and resettlement N N
Disturbance of economic activities N B
Disturbance of land use N N
Hindrance (noise, air, traffic, etc) due
Construction M M
to construction activities
Loss of Vegetation M S
Public Health M S
Sufficient water supply M M
Operation Contamination of steam channels M M
Water Logging and Sanitation N M
Water supply competition M M
Legend:
S – Significant Impact
M – Moderate Impact
N – No impact
B – Beneficial

Matrix of Impacts Management Plan (IMP) for the entire project in compliance to the prescribed
format in the Revised Procedural Manual (RPM) for DAO 03-30 (Annex 2-17 of the RPM) is
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 presented in Table 4 Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) focuses on the residual wastes
incurred by the project‘s operation. Matrix of the EMoP following format of Annex 2-20 of the RPM
for DAO 03-30 for the entire project is presented in Table 5.

Project Environmental Monitoring and Audit Prioritization Scheme (PEMAPS) following format of
Annex 2-7d of the RPM for DAO 03-30 is attached in the Annex Section of this Report.

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 Table 4: Summary of Impacts Management Plan
Environmental
Project Phase / Guarantee /
Component Responsible
Environmental Potential Impact Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Enhancement Cost Financial
Likely to be Entity
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
I. PRE-CONSTRUCTION/ CONSTRUCTION/ DEVELOMENT PHASE
 Avoid material excesses during the construction of various
facilities Included in the
 Implement proper inventory of construction materials Cost
Environmental Depletion of land Development
The Land Proponent included to
Aspect # 1 and soil resources  Apply alternative construction materials to non-critical and Operational
operations
infrastructures Expenses
 Use construction materials that are locally-available
Included in the
 Minimize clearing to the areas to be mined Cost
Clearing of Development
Proponent included to
vegetation  Adopt progressive mining and rehabilitation and Operational
operations
Expenses
 Minimize unnecessary earth movement
 Establishment of construction buffer zones and containment
barriers
 Construction of rip-raps and embankment protection
 Begin phase construction on the projects to minimize soil
exposure
Included in the
 Install major erosion control measures prior to any clearing, Cost
Development
Increased erosion grubbing, and earthmoving Proponent included to
and Operational
 Proper management of road tracing activities to prevent operations
Expenses
massive soil erosion problems
 Use engineered fills in place of loose, uncompacted materials
and engineered cuts to minimize or eliminate vertical slopes
 Proper location of stockpile areas to minimize haul distances
and disturbances of natural vegetation
 Benching of quarry operations
Impact on  Environmental best practice in the handling and proper Cost Included in the
Streams and coastal management practices for the handling of fuels and oils will be Proponent included to Development
Waters from erosion implemented; operations and Operational

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 Environmental
Project Phase / Guarantee /
Component Responsible
Environmental Potential Impact Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Enhancement Cost Financial
Likely to be Entity
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
and  periodic checks and maintenance of vehicles and equipment Expenses
Sedimentation will be enforced;
 procedures on the proper disposal of used oil will also be
observed
 Fast-track construction activities (embankment protection,
foundation laying) Included in the
Cost
Environmental Possible siltation of  Provide alternative drainages or channeling for affected water Development
The Water Proponent included to
Aspect # 2 nearby water bodies bodies and Operational
operations
 Establishment of construction buffer zones and containment Expenses
barriers
 Establishment of an industrial waste collection system to
collect and process waste
 Proper disposal of plastic containers that have been used for
chemicals
 Provision of septic sanitation facilities in the camp and
construction areas Included in the
Groundwater and Cost
Development
surface water  Ecological Waste Management Proponent included to
and Operational
contamination  Segregation of compostable materials from the non- operations
Expenses
biodegradable and provision of compost pits; and selling of
recyclables
 When construction is completed, the Contractor should clean
up the construction site by removing all equipment and
buildings and carry out site remediation work
Silt plumes carried
through streambeds
and natural Included in the
 Construction of drainage system and Installation of sediment Cost
waterways may end Development
control structures that include sediment filters and silt curtains. Proponent included to
up in coastal waters and Operational
 Stabilization slopes in all mine areas. operations
and contaminate Expenses
coral reefs and
seagrass beds

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 Environmental
Project Phase / Guarantee /
Component Responsible
Environmental Potential Impact Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Enhancement Cost Financial
Likely to be Entity
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
Included in the
Cost
Environmental Development
The Air Dust emission  Sprinkling of water when necessary Proponent included to
Aspect # 3 and Operational
operations
Expenses
Emission from power Included in the
Cost
generator, vehicles,  Regular maintenance of power generator, vehicles and other Development
Proponent included to
and other motorized motorized engines and Operational
operations
engines Expenses
Noise generation  Provision for muffler/silencer for heavy equipment and
stationary sources Included in the
from heavy Cost
Development
equipment, trucks  Ensure access areas have sufficient distance and buffer areas Proponent included to
and Operational
and stationary from nearest community operations
Expenses
sources  Enforce standard speed for trucks and vehicles
 Conduct of IEC that the project will not affect sources of
livelihood. This includes engagement in social activities within
 Fear of loss of land, the host communities Included in the
 Hiring of local workers Cost
Environmental livelihood, marine Development
The People Proponent included to
Aspect # 4 resources and loss of  Support mangrove stewardship arrangements and Operational
operations
shoreline.  Support to establishment and effective management of fish Expenses
sanctuaries and marine reserves with the involvement of
communities
II. OPERATION PHASE
Generation of solid  Segregation of hazardous wastes from regular wastes
and other hazardous  Storage of hazardous items on sealed, sturdy, and properly- Cost Included in the
Environmental
The Land wastes (i.e. used oil, marked containers Proponent included to Operational
Aspect # 1
fluorescent bulbs,  Hauling of hazardous items by duly-licensed waste service operations Expenses
etc.) providers
 Removal of  Clearing and quarry activities will be in phases, based on the
Cost Included in the
ecologically and required production for a certain period. Immediately after
Proponent included to Operational
economically exhaustion of the ores in a given area, rehabilitation will be
operations Expenses
important species ; conducted to minimize exposure of disturbed areas.
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 Environmental
Project Phase / Guarantee /
Component Responsible
Environmental Potential Impact Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Enhancement Cost Financial
Likely to be Entity
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
 Possible loss of  Rehabilitation will be a progressive activity rather than an end-
habitat and change in of-mine action
land use/ topography/
landscape due to
clearing/cutting of
vegetation
Water resource  Monitor regularly the daily water abstraction rate Cost Included in the
Environmental depletion and
The Water  Surface water collection and recycling Proponent included to Operational
Aspect # 2 competition for
 Managed water distribution operations Expenses
supply
 Implementation of water utilization and conservation programs Cost Included in the
Storm water and
Proponent included to Operational
Surface run-off  Provision for settling ponds and silt traps operations Expenses
 Fast-track construction activities (embankment protection,
foundation laying) of mine facilities and mine access roads to
minimize possible siltation Cost Included in the
Possible siltation of
 Provide alternative drainages or channeling for affected water Proponent included to Operational
nearby water bodies
bodies operations Expenses
 Establishment of construction buffer zones and containment
barriers
 Establishment of an industrial waste collection system to
collect and process waste
 Proper disposal of plastic containers that have been used
 Provision of septic sanitation facilities in the camp and
Groundwater and construction areas Cost Included in the
surface Water  Ecological Waste Management Proponent included to Operational
contamination  Segregation of compostable materials from the non- operations Expenses
biodegradable and provision of compost pits; and selling of
recyclables
 When construction is completed, the Contractor should clean
up the construction site by removing all equipment and
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 Environmental
Project Phase / Guarantee /
Component Responsible
Environmental Potential Impact Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Enhancement Cost Financial
Likely to be Entity
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
buildings and carry out site remediation work to illuminate
possible contamination
Silt and sediment
plumes carried
through streambeds
 Construction of a Siltation Control System to include series of
and natural Cost Included in the
sabo dams in gullies, series of siltation ponds in mining areas
waterways may end Proponent included to Operational
and layers of silt curtains at the outlets of the water disposal
up in coastal waters operations Expenses
system and drainage canals.
and contaminate
coral reefs and
seagrass beds;
Progressive
 Installation and adoption of coastal water quality and habitat
deterioration of Cost Included in the
condition monitoring system using marine baseline information;
coastal water quality Proponent included to Operational
this will include periodic monitoring of HAB-causing
through increasing operations Expenses
phytoplankton.
turbidity and TSS.
Oil and grease
contamination in  Implementation of oil and grease recovery system;
coastal waters Cost Included in the
 Implementation of clean practices;
especially in dock Proponent included to Operational
 Prohibition of bilge water dumping when ships are docked.
area; operations Expenses
 All latrines are efficiently fitted with wastewater filtering system;

Contamination of
Cost Included in the
coastal waters with  Wastewater from mine site are diverted to settling ponds and
Proponent included to Operational
wastewater from treated appropriately.
operations Expenses
mine facilities;
 Support fisheries management programs prescribed in the
overall Municipal ICRN Plan to ensure fish stock reproduction
Overexploitation/ Cost Included in the
and habitat restoration;
utilization of marine Proponent included to Operational
 Support adoption of income-generating livelihood projects
habitats & resources operations Expenses
involving women in fisheries and strengthening organized
fisher groups;

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 Environmental
Project Phase / Guarantee /
Component Responsible
Environmental Potential Impact Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Enhancement Cost Financial
Likely to be Entity
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
 Support advocacy and IEC for responsible fishing practices;
 Support marine turtle monitoring to determine presence of
turtle nesting sites

 Sprinkling of water during dry season to avoid nuisance dust Cost Included in the
Environmental
The Air Dust emission  Provision for top cover of haul trucks Proponent included to Operational
Aspect # 3
 Observance of speed limit operations Expenses

Noise generation  Provision for muffler/silencer for heavy equipment and

from heavy stationary sources Cost Included in the
equipment, trucks  Ensure access areas have sufficient distance and buffer areas Proponent included to Operational
and stationary from nearest community operations Expenses
sources  Enforce standard speed for trucks and vehicles
Employment
 Give priority to local qualified residents Proponent n/a n/a
Environmental Opportunities
The People
Aspect # 4  Provision for signage
Traffic Proponent n/a n/a
 Provision for traffic aide when necessary
III. ABANDONMENT / REHABILITATION PHASE
Possible residual
waste not mitigated
after the end of Mine
 Implement progressive rehabilitation to minimize areas open
operation. EPEP, Rehabilitation
Land, Water, Air for mining operation at any given time
Proponent FMR/DP and Fund and other
and People  Measures to be implemented shall be stipulated in EPEP,
SDMP costs Financial
Not rehabilitated FMR/DP and SDMP
Guarantee
areas after mining
operation

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 Table 5. Summary of Environmental Monitoring Plan for the Entire Operation
Key Potential Sampling & Measurement Plan EQPL Range MANAGEMENT MEASURE
Parameter Annual
Environmental Impacts Per Lead
to be Estimated
Aspects per Environmental Method Frequency Location Person Alert Action Limit Alert Action Limit
Monitored Cost
Project Phase Sector
I. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Dependent on
Solid waste Solid waste
Quantity Visual daily PCO contract for third
generation staging area
party provider
Land
Dependent on
HW staging
HW generation Quantity Visual daily PCO contract for third
area
party provider
Grab sampling;
Gravimetric Specified
As Included in the
Siltation TSS Method for Sampling PCO
required development cost
laboratory Stations
Water
analysis
Specified
Surface Water As Included in the
pH In-situ/ pH meter Sampling PCO
Quality required development cost
Stations
Sound/ Specified Dependent on
Sound/ Noise
Noise Noise Quarterly Sampling PCO contract for third
meter
level Stations party provider
RA 8749
sampling and
analyses
methodology:
Air PM10,
High Volume, Specified Dependent on
Ambient Air TSP,
Gas Bubbler Quarterly Sampling PCO contract for third
Quality SO2,
Griess-Saltzman, Stations party provider
NO2
Gas Bubbler
Paparosaline for
TSP& PM10, NO2,
SO2, respectively
Health and Included in the
People Accident Visual Regular Area facility Safety
safety SHP cost
II. OPERATIONAL PHASE
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 Key Potential Sampling & Measurement Plan EQPL Range MANAGEMENT MEASURE
Parameter Annual
Environmental Impacts Per Lead
to be Estimated
Aspects per Environmental Method Frequency Location Person Alert Action Limit Alert Action Limit
Monitored Cost
Project Phase Sector
Collection,
storage and Materials Dependent on
Solid Waste
Land Quantity disposal shall be Daily Recovery PCO contract for third
Generation
in accordance Facility party provider
with RA 9003
Grab sampling;
Gravimetric
Method for
laboratory
TSS and Specified Dependent on
analysis of TSS
Water Quality Oil & Quarterly Sampling PCO contract for third
and Gravimetric
Grease Stations party provider
Water Method
(Petroleum Ether
Extraction) for Oil
and Grease
Specified
Surface Water As Included in the
pH In-situ/ pH meter Sampling PCO
Quality required development cost
Stations
RA 8749
sampling and
analyses
methodology:
PM10,
High Volume, Specified Dependent on
Ambient Air TSP,
Gas Bubbler Quarterly Sampling PCO contract for third
Quality SO2,
Griess-Saltzman, Stations party provider
NO2
Air Gas Bubbler
Paparosaline for
TSP& PM10, NO2,
SO2, respectively
RA 8749
Dependent on
PM, SOx, sampling and Stack sampling
Stack Emission Quarterly PCO contract for third
NOx analyses port
party provider
methodology for
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 Key Potential Sampling & Measurement Plan EQPL Range MANAGEMENT MEASURE
Parameter Annual
Environmental Impacts Per Lead
to be Estimated
Aspects per Environmental Method Frequency Location Person Alert Action Limit Alert Action Limit
Monitored Cost
Project Phase Sector
PM, SOx, NOx
Health and Safety Included in the
People Accident Visual regular Area facility
safety Officer SHP cost
III. ABANDONMENT PHASE
Dependent on
Solid Waste Solid waste
Land Quantity Visual daily Mgmt. contract for third
Generation staging area
party provider
Grab sampling;
Gravimetric
Method for
laboratory
TSS, Oil Specified Dependent on
Water quality analysis of TSS As
Water and Sampling Mgmt. contract for third
degradation and Gravimetric required
Grease Stations party provider
Method
(Petroleum Ether
Extraction) for Oil
and Grease
Sound/ Specified Dependent on
Sound/ Noise As
Noise Noise Sampling Mgmt. contract for third
meter required
level Stations party provider
RA 8749
sampling and
analyses
methodology:
Air PM10,
High Volume, Specified Dependent on
Dust and smoke TSP,
Gas Bubbler Quarterly Sampling PCO contract for third
emission SO2,
Griess-Saltzman, Stations party provider
NO2
Gas Bubbler
Paparosaline for
TSP& PM10, NO2,
SO2, respectively
Health and Included in the
People Accident Visual daily Area facility Mgmt.
safety SHP cost
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 CONTINGENT LIABILITY AND REHABILITATION FUND (CLRF)

CLRF is an environmental guarantee fund mechanism to ensure just and timely compensation for
damages and progressive and sustainable rehabilitation for any adverse effect a mining operation
or activity may cause.

The CLRF shall be in the form of the Mine Rehabilitation Fund and the Mine Waste and Tailing
Fess as stipulated in the Mining Act and shall be administered by the CLRF Steering Committee.

MINE REHABILITATION FUND (MRF)

A Mine Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) shall be established and maintained by proponent as a

reasonable environmental deposit to ensure availability of funds for the satisfactory compliance
with the commitments and performance of the activities stipulated in the EPEP/AEPEP during
specific project phase. For the lateritic nickel and iron ores extraction MRF shall be increased if
necessary.

The MRF shall be deposited as a Trust Fund in a Government depository bank and shall be used
for physical and social rehabilitation of areas and communities effected by mining activities and
for research on the social, technical and preventive aspects of rehabilitation.

The MRF shall be in two forms, namely:

a) Monitoring Trust Fund (MTF). This Fund shall be initiated by the Contractor/Permit Holder and
shall be deposited in a mutually acceptable Government depository bank for the exclusive
use in the monitoring program approved by the MRF Committee.

The MTF shall be in cash and in an amount to be determined by the MRF Committee which
shall not be less than the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP 50,000.00) to cover
maintenance and other operating budget for the transportation and travel expenses, cost of
laboratory analysis, cost of supplies and materials, cost of communication services, cost of
consultancy work and other reasonable expenses incurred by the monitoring team.

Authorization for the disbursement from the MTF shall only be given by the designated
representatives of both the MRF Committee and the Contractor/Permit Holder.
Replenishment of this amount shall be done monthly to correspond to the expenses incurred
by the monitoring team for the month.

b) Rehabilitation Cash Fund (RCF). The Contractor/Permit Holder shall set up a RCF for a
designated amount to ensure compliance with the approved rehabilitation activities and
schedules for specific mining project phase, including research programs as defined in the
EPEP/AEPEP. It shall be equivalent to ten percent (10%) of the total amount needed to
implement the EPEP or Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00), whichever is lower. It shall be
deposited as a Trust Fund in a mutually agreed Government depository bank in four (4) equal
quarterly deposits within fifteen (15) calendars days from the beginning of each quarter of the
first year following the approval of the EPEP.

In the event of withdrawals from RCF, the Contractor shall annually replenish the RCF so as
to maintain the minimum required amount.

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 MINE WASTE AND TAILING FEES (MWTF)

MWTF are fees collected semiannually from each operating mill tailing it generated for the
specified period. The amount of fees collected shall accrue to a Mine Waste and Tailings (MWT)
Reserve Fund and shall be deposited in a Government depository bank to be used for a payment
of compensation for damages caused by any mining operations. The MWT Reserve Fund shall
also be utilized for research project duly approved by the CLRF Steering Committee which is
deemed necessary for the promotion and furtherance of its objectives.

MWTF shall be P0.05/MT of Mine Waste produced and P0.10 Mill Tailing Generated from milling
operation.

ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND (ETF)

Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) is guarantee instrument, which will be used to compensate
aggrieved parties for any damages to life or property, undertake community-based environmental
programs and conduct environmental research aimed at strengthening measures to prevent
environmental damage and to finance restoration and rehabilitation of environmental quality
caused by the project. This could be in the form of insurance, letters of credit, trust fund, other
financial instruments and other similar guarantee instruments. ETF shall be increased for the
lateritic nickel and iron ores mining.

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