Sedc Silica Sand Esp

SILICA SAND QUARRY
EXPANSION PROJECT
EIS SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC (ESP)
OCTOBER 2020
Silica Sand Quarry Expansion Project
EIS SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC (ESP) Solid Earth Development Corporation (SEDC)
Table of Contents
1 PROJECT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 1
2 PROJECT LOCATION ....................................................................................................................... 1
3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................. 2
3.1 PROJECT RATIONALE .............................................................................................................. 2
3.2 GOAL OF THE PROJECT ........................................................................................................... 3
3.3 PROJECT SIZE .......................................................................................................................... 3
3.3.1 ECC AREA ......................................................................................................................... 3
3.3.2 PRODUCTION AREA AND PRODUCTION CAPACITY .......................................................... 3
3.3.3 MINERAL RESERVES ......................................................................................................... 3
3.4 PROJECT COST ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.5 PROJECT MANPOWER REQUIREMENT ................................................................................... 5
3.6 PROJECT ALTERNATIVES ......................................................................................................... 6
3.6.1 PROJECT SITING ............................................................................................................... 6
3.6.2 TECHNOLOGY SELECTION ................................................................................................ 7
3.6.3 RESOURCES ..................................................................................................................... 7
4 PROJECT COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................ 8
5 IDENTIFIED STAKEHOLDERS ......................................................................................................... 10
6 PROJECT SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................................... 13
7 SUMMARY OF MAJOR IMPACTS OF THE PROJECT ....................................................................... 18
8 PROPONENT’S STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT ........................................................................... 24
9 AVAILABILITY OF THE EIS REPORT ................................................................................................ 25
EIS SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC (ESP) Solid Earth Development Corporation (SEDC
1 PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT PROFILE
PROJECT NAME SILICEOUS CLAY QUARRY EXPANSION PROJECT
NATURE OF PROJECT Quarrying - Extraction of Non-metallic minerals specifically Silica Sand
Barangays of Duangan, Lut-od, Punod, Sibago and Guimbawian,
PROJECT LOCATION/S
Municipality of Pinamungajan, Province of Cebu, Region VII, Philippines
PROJECT SIZE Annual Production Capacity of 660,000 MT of Silica Sand
PROJECT COST PhP 61,120,000.00
PROPONENT PROFILE
PROPONENT’S NAME SOLID EARTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SEDC)
OFFICE ADDRESS 9th Floor Insular Life Business Center, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
AUTHORIZED Atty. Dennis B. Tenefrancia
SIGNATORY President
CONTACT DETAILS Tel. No.: (032) 350 290/Fax. No. (032) 234 2795
EIA PREPARER PROFILE
EPRMP PREPARERS RHR CONSULT SERVICES, INC.
Unit 606, 6th Floor, FSS Building II, Scout Tuazon corner Scout Castor,
OFFICE ADDRESS
Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City
AUTHORIZED Jess M. Addawe
SIGNATORY Project Manager
(02) 7798-0020 / 0945-195-7833 /0999-455-4577
CONTACT DETAILS
info.rhrconsult@gmail.com
The SEDC Silica Sand Quarry Expansion Project proposes an amendment increasing the annual
production capacity from 200,000 MT to 660,000 MT. This shall be sourced out from the existing
production area of 229.50 hectares located within MPSA 314-2010-VII and MPSA 323-2010-VII. The
existing production area and production capacity is covered by the existing ECC with Ref. No. CO-1512-
0027 which was issued on 17 June 2016.
Since 2016, there was no quarrying activity or any major development conducted as the SEDC is still
applying for a DMPF. A small-scale mining located in Barangay Duangan was done by a different
proponent under a different ECC.
2 PROJECT LOCATION
The Proposed Silica Sand Quarry Expansion is within MPSA 314-2010-VII and MPSA 323-2010-VII;
specifically, in Barangays of Duangan, Lut-od, Punod, Sibago and Guimbawian, Municipality of
Pinamungajan, Cebu Province.
The quarry area is approximately 21 kilometers from the TCPI’s Plant in Municipality of San Fernando,
Cebu. The quarry sits at 60 meters to 270 meters above sea level (masl). The project can be reached
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via the Cebu South Road through the Naga-Toledo- Pinamungajan access road or the Manipis Road
along the Mananga watershed. Travel time from Pinamungajan is about two hours going to Cebu City,
depending on the traffic. It would take another 10 minutes to reach Barangay Lut-od, the nearest
section claim. Buses and other public utility vehicles are plying the Cebu City-Pinamungajan route. To
reach the mountainous areas, one can hire motorbike which is locally known as “habal-habal”.
The project site is accessible by a 1-hour flight from Manila through its nearest airport ─ Mactan-Cebu
International Airport (MCIA). MCIA is approximately 42 kilometers away from the project site.
Furthermore, the project is more than 35 kilometers away from the Cebu International Port making it
accessible by a 20-hour maritime travel to Manila.
Figure 1. Location Map of the Proposed Silica Sand Quarry Expansion Project
3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 PROJECT RATIONALE
The increasing demand for local cement and shortage in the supply resulted to postponement of the
infrastructure and development programs of the Philippine Government. Hence, requires an
immediate action from the local cement producers and manufacturers. To address this, the Solid Earth
Development Corporation proposes an expansion of its annual production capacity. With this
proposed project, further boost in the local and national economy is anticipated as it will contribute
in reducing importation of cement, promotes more employment and livelihood opportunities,
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indicates continuous support to rural infrastructure developments, and generates national and local
revenues.
3.2 GOAL OF THE PROJECT

By taking advantage of the opportunity and necessity to expand, SEDC aims to increase its total annual
production of Silica Sand from its existing capacity of 200,000 MT to a total of 660,000 MT. This shall
be sourced from the existing production area of 229.50 hectares located within MPSA 314-2010-VII
and MPSA 323-2010-VII.
3.3 PROJECT SIZE

3.3.1 ECC AREA
No amendment is proposed for the existing ECC area of 389. 44 hectares.
3.3.2 PRODUCTION AREA AND PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Similarly, the proposed expansion in the annual production from 200,000 MT to 660,000 MT will
extracted from the existing 229.50 hectare-production area.
3.3.3 MINERAL RESERVES

A total of 11,000,000 MT of silica sand is identified as mineable reserve within the project area. A total
of 2,000,000 MT of sand will come from MPSA 314-2010-VII while 9,000,000 MT is identified as active
mineable reserves from MPSA 323-2010-VII.
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Table 1. Existing and Proposed ECC Area, Production Area, Production Capacity, and Mineral Reserves for the Proposed Silica Sand Quarry Expansion
ANNUAL PRODUCTION
ECC AREA (in ha) PRODUCTION AREA (in ha)
ECC No. MPSA / LOCATION MINERAL RESERVE (MT) (MT)
EXISTING PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED
ECC-CO-1512- MPSA 314 84 84 229.50 229.50 2,000,000 200,000 660,000
0027 1. Barangay
Duangan
2. Barangay
Binabag*
MPSA 323 305.44 305.44 9,000,000
1. Barangay Lut-od
2. Barangay Punod
3. Barangay Sibago
4. Barangay
Guimbawi-an
TOTAL 389.44 389.44 229.50 229.50 hectares 11,000,000 MT 200,000 MT 660,000

hectares hectares hectares (No Changes) MT
(No Changes)
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3.4 PROJECT COST

The estimated Volume of Investment for the Silica Sand Quarry Expansion Project is approximately
PhP 61,120,000.00 covering the mining properties and equipment. The estimated Production Costs
are pegged at the following first 10 commercial production years:
Year 1 : P 342.00 / MT
Year 2 : P 356.00 / MT
Year 3 : P 370.00 / MT
Year 4 : P 385.00 / MT
Year 5 : P 400.00 / MT
Year 6 : P 416.00 / MT
Year 7 : P 433.00 /MT
Year 8 : P 450.00 / MT
Year 9 : P 468.00 / MT
Year 10 : P 487.00 / MT
3.5 PROJECT MANPOWER REQUIREMENT

Once the project will be implemented, as may be observed from the table below, employment
opportunities supported by this project totals 69 positions. Out of 69 positions, 58 may be filled by
males and 42 by females. The constraints for female employees in certain positions are also listed in
the same table. Workforce to fill employee replacements or fill day-work (extra) job opportunities are
sourced by SEDC from a pool of qualified workers recommended from the Local Government Units.
Table 2. Needed Workforce for the Silica Sand Quarry Expansion Project
Quarry/
Services Security Hauling Total Gender
Description Production
No M F No M F No M F No M F No M F
Manager 1 x x 0 0 0 1 1 1
Safety Officer 1 x x 0 0 0 1 1 1
Supervisor 1 x x 1 x x 1 x x 1 x x 4 4 4
Foreman 0 1 x x 0 0 1 1 1
Mechanic 4 x 0 0 1 x 3 3 0
Equipment 3 x 0 0 0 3 3 0
Operators
Drivers 10 x 2 x x 0 4 x 16 7 1
Welder 2 x 0 0 0 2 1 0
Electrician 2 x 0 0 0 2 1 0
Equipment 2 x x 0 0 0 2 2 2
Spotters
Utility Aide 2 x x 4 x x 0 4 x 6 6 4
Survey Aide 0 8 x x 0 0 8 8 8
Accounting 2 x 0 0 0 2 2 2
Staff
Administrative 2 x x 0 0 0 2 2 2
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Quarry/
Services Security Hauling Total Gender
Description Production
No M F No M F No M F No M F No M F
Staff
Plant Nursery 0 2 x x 0 0 2 2 2
Staff
Security 0 0 14 x x 0 14 14 14
Guards
TOTAL 32 19 7 18 10 10 15 8 8 10 5 1 69 58 42
3.6 PROJECT ALTERNATIVES

3.6.1 PROJECT SITING
The geological explorations conducted ensured that the quarry sites within MPSA 314-2010-VII and
MPSA 323-2010-VII will meet the material quality criteria and are economically viable for the
operations of TCPI. The following are the criteria used for site and technology selection:
• Functionality of the site location which refers to accessibility and mobility of the ore body with
respect to the transport system to the market and the resources available essential for the
sustained operations of the quarry and the manufacturing counterpart.
• Complementarity, and compatibility between and with various uses of adjacent lands, and
associated activities they serve.
• Consistency with the natural resources plans and policies, and environmental regulations that
guide the cities, province, region, and the national government.
• Mining facility design and operational requirements as established by others, including the
Mining and Geosciences Bureau, the industry, and requirements of the market, among others.
• Implied in the choice of area would be the relatively stable peace and order situation.
• Input and participation from local stakeholders, and appropriate regional and national
oversight agencies.
• Cost effectiveness – the value returned to the proponent for the investments to be made, and
the contributions to the national and local governments, and the other stakeholders, including
contributions to social development and management, environmental protection and
enhancement, safety and health, mine rehabilitation and decommissioning.
• Development design factored in provisions for health and human safety, including the
provisions for mining operations as provided by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau for set
back; and guidelines to protect humans, and their sources of livelihood, for example providing
allowances to protect equipment used to minimize environmental impact due to operations.
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3.6.2 TECHNOLOGY SELECTION

3.6.2.1 QUARRY
The Silica Sand deposits will be extracted using an open cut mining method using backhoes, front-end
loaders, and dump trucks for earthworks. The quarry operation shall use backhoes for the ripping and
stockpiling; backhoes and payloaders for loading into trucks; and 20-tonner dump trucks for
transporting the extracted materials to the crusher. The quarry operations will produce silica sand
suitable for cement manufacture, with a Silica (SiO2) cut-off grade of 70%. The lowest working level
will be maintained at +60 meters above sea level (masl). The benches shall be limited to 5 meters in
height with 70-degrees slope. The final pit figure will be terraced to prevent sloughing of materials
from higher elevations. Final pit bottom will not be lower than the existing national road elevation.
Cut-off drainage channels with baffles or rock pile velocity decelerators/sediment settling sumps will
be established to separate background surface run-off from quarry areas; then channel these to
natural surface drainage systems to reduce the load and silt spill-over coming from the settling ponds.
A canal will be constructed within the quarry zone adjacent to and parallel to the public road in order
to prevent sediment overtopping on public roadway.
An initial quarry area of 40 hectares has been defined taking into account the presence of roads,
minimizing direct impact on creeks, houses, schools, farms, etc. Its pit bottom will either be the
nearest public road or creek level, whichever is shallower. The average overburden is one meter thick
and waste material accounts for about 1%. Silica sand weighs about 1,220 kg per cubic meter, with
about 20% moisture content.
3.6.3 RESOURCES
3.6.3.1 POWER
No generator set will be necessary as the project is right beside the Provincial road and power supply
from the Visayas Electric Company (VECO) is readily available. The project will also operate primarily
using day light, with operations at most starting at 6am and ending in 6pm in maximum condition.
Back-up illumination of one or two LED beacon lights are expected to be used for lighting dusk
operations (at 6pm) only if these become necessary.
3.6.3.2 WATER
Current water consumption by the quarry operation was mainly used for dust suppression in the area
and this was sourced from the recycled water from TCPI reservoir. SEDC plans to develop a deep well
in Barangay Magsico in order to supply the estimated consumption of 14,400 m3 for the proposed
expansion. This is to avoid resource competition with the nearby communities. Lastly, drinking water
will be brought-in from a local purified water supplier.
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4 PROJECT COMPONENTS
The major and supporting project components are enumerated on the table below. Equipment to be
used during the project development stage and production phase are listed in Table 4.
Table 3. Project Components
DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS
PROJECT COMPONENT PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS FOR
EXISTING / APPROVED
EXPANSION
Quarry Open Cut Mining Method Open Cut Mining Method
Annual Production: Annual Production:
200,000 MT 660,000 MT
Stripping Ratio: Stripping Ratio:
0.01:1 0.01:1 (no changes)
Pit Slope: Pit Slope:
45 degrees 45 degrees (no changes)
Bench Slope: Bench Slope:
70 degrees 70 degrees (no changes)
Bench Width & Height: Bench Width & Height:
5m X 5m 5m X 5m
SUPPORTING PROJECT COMPONENTS
Small unit office none • 1 small unit office at Lut-od Quarry
Equipment Lay-By Area none • 1 Equipment Lay-By Area at
Duangan Quarry
• 1 Equipment Lay-By Area at Lut-od
Quarry
Pollution Control:
1. Silt pond none • 22 siltation ponds with total capacity
of 19,800 m3
2. Material Recovery none • 1 MRF at Duangan Quarry
Facility (MRF)
3. Septic Tank 1 septic tank at Duangan • 1 Septic tank at Lut-od Quarry
Quarry
4. Oil-Water none • 1 Oil-Water Separator at Duangan

Separator Quarry
5. Motor pool none • 1 motor pool at Duangan Quarry
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Table 4. List of Equipment for the Development and Production Stage of the proposed Expansion
EXISTING PROPOSED OWNERSHIP

PROJECT
EQUIPMENT TYPE UNIT TYPE CAPACITY NO. OF CAPACITY NO. OF USE/ DESCRIPTION
PHASE / STAGE
UNITS UNITS
Backhoe CAT 330 ─ ─ 1.5 M T 1 For access road excavation,
FOR material loading, and
Leased
DEVELOPMENT siltation pond construction
Dump Trucks ISUZU ─ ─ 17 MT 2 For hauling
Backhoe CAT 330 1.5 MT 2 1.5 MT 3 For excavation and loading

Dump Truck ISUZU / HOWO 18 Ton 10 20-25 MT 26 For loading
Road grader KOMATSU GD31 4.5 MT 1 4.5 MT 1 For road maintenance
Pay Loader/ Front end XCMG LW500FN 4.5 MT 1 4.5 MT 1 For loading
loader
FOR Bulldozer CAT D8R 8 MT 2 5 MT 1 For hauling, dozing,
Contractor
PRODUCTION Water Truck ISUZU 12,000 Liters 1 12,000 Liters 1 For wetting haul roads
Truck with Crane 5 ton 1 ─ ─ ─
Backhoe with Breaker 1.5 cubic 1 1.5 to 2.0 4 For breaking boulders
meter cubic meter
Lube Truck ISUZU - - 4,000 liters 1 For onsite refill services
Service Vehicle ISUZU - - Isuzu Elf 1 For personnel transport
Note: Preventive Maintenance Servicing (PMS) for heavy equipment- frequency is every 500 engine running hours; and for dumping truck-
frequency is every 5,000 kilometers.
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5 IDENTIFIED STAKEHOLDERS
The following are the identified stakeholders for the Public Hearing:
Table 5. Identified Stakeholders for the Public Hearing
Agency/Institution Name of Representative Designation Address Contact Information

Barangay Agencies
Pinamungajan: Barangays (1) Godofredo L. Albellar Barangay Captain Lut-od, Pinamungajan, Cebu 0919-3378777
Lut-od, Duangan, Punod (2) Felix O. Bagahansol Barangay Captain Punod, Pinamungajan, Cebu 0949-4948139
and Guimbawian
(3) Carlos B. Ponting, Jr. Barangay Captain Duangan, Pinamungajan, Cebu 0922-2142465
(4) Rolando L. Alia Barangay Captain Guimbawian, Pinamungajan, Cebu c/o 0906-1974959 – Brgy. Sec.
Municipal Agencies
Municipal Government (5) Glenn F. Baricuatro Municipal Mayor Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu (032) 4689319
(6) Richard M. Canillo Municipal Vice Mayor Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu (032) 4689802
(7) Engr. Oscar M. Canino MPDO Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu omcanino@gmail.com;
0916-2536701
(8) Marigen L. Alpas Municipal SWD Officer Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu mswdopinamungajan@gmail.com;
09985589059
(9) Leonida U. Yongo Municipal Agriculturist Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu mao.pinamungajan@gmail.com;
(032) 4689577
(10) Engr. Adelina S. Fuentes Municipal Engineer Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu (032) 4689498
(11) Dr. Marlon B. Kyamco Municipal Health Officer Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu (032) 4689458
(12) Marlon B. Aniñon MENRO Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu (032) 4689577
Interest Groups
Senior Citizen (13) Fructuosa P. Maquiling Head, OSCA Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu (032) 4689153
Youth group (14) Charisse M. Managaytay SK Federation President Mun. Bldg., Pinamungajan, Cebu (032) 4689082
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Agency/Institution Name of Representative Designation Address Contact Information

Farmer’s group (15) Jaime T. Ponting Pres., Duangan Farmer’s Assn. Duangan, Pinamungajan, Cebu c/o 0932-5465667
Women’s group (16) Marciana Y. Cepedoza President, Duangan Women’s Assn. Duangan, Pinamungajan, Cebu 0932-5465667
Education (17) Cornelio C. Villarin Principal, Lut-od Elem. School Lut-od, Pinamungajan, Cebu 0961-3576089
(18) Cirselda G. Gerolaga Head Teacher, Duangan Elem. School Duangan, Pinamungajan, Cebu 0942-2964873
(19) Absalon N. Piala TIC, Punod Elem. School Punod, Pinamungajan, Cebu 0912-5350247
(20) Diadema V. Ondaymoso TIC, Guimbawian Elem. School Guimbawian, Pinamungajan, Cebu 0956-8940151
(21) Concepcion O. Dagala School Head, Lut-od National HS Lut-od, Pinamungajan, Cebu 0917-8686524
Religious group (22) Isidro C. Dacalan Religious Association Pres. (Chapel) Guimbawian, Pinamungajan, Cebu c/o 0906-1974959 – Brgy. Sec.
Business Sector (23) Alicia B. Gellegan Owner – Alicia’s Store Guimbawian, Pinamungajan, Cebu 09752040098
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6 PROJECT SCHEDULE
The table below provides the schedule of the proposed expansion:
Table 6. Project Schedule of the proposed Silica Sand Quarry Expansion
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Figure 2. Silica Sand Quarry 5-Year Production Plan (Sheet 1)
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Figure 3. Silica Sand Quarry 5-Year Production Schedule and Sections (Sheet 2)
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7 SUMMARY OF MAJOR IMPACTS OF THE PROJECT

ENVIRONMENTAL
PROJECT PHASE/ GUARANTEE
COMPONENT POTENTIAL OPTIONS FOR PREVENTION, RESPONSIBLE
ENVIRONMENTAL COST / FINANCIAL
LIKELY TO BE IMPACT MITIGATION OR ENHANCEMENT ENTITY
ASPECT AGREEMENT
AFFECTED
Operation Phase
Quarry operations Air – Air quality Degradation of Planting of trees at the quarry/s SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
(bulldozing and air quality periphery; Enhance buffer strip or tree commitment
materials Dust buffer around and along the
handling, grading, generation boundaries of the project site
hauling) Continue monitoring of wind speed SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
and wind directions as part of the commitment
environmental management plan to
lessen or minimize release of fugitive
dusts
Regular watering of haul roads during SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
dry condition; visual inspection of commitment
fugitive dust
Maintenance of quarry roads SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
commitment
Speed limits of vehicles (light and SEDC / SEDC None SEDC Safety
heavy) will be controlled to a maximum Contractor Protocol
of 30 km/hr at the quarry site
Regular maintenance of trucks to SEDC / SEDC Incorporated in SEDC Safety
reduce or maintain tailpipe emissions Contractor cost of contractor Protocol
service
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECT AGREEMENT
AFFECTED
Provide wheel washing facilities for SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
vehicles leaving the quarry and project commitment
site. The wheel washing facility should
be used to remove muds at the tires of
trucks and heavy equipment
In case of very dry weather condition SEDC Part of operating SEDC Work
where wetting of dry surfaces would be expenses Program
effective for short duration, consider
re-routing of vehicles away from area
sensitive receptors (households or
residences)
Dampen lose soil or cover loose soil pile SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
commitment
Air / People Increase in Install effective mufflers on all heavy SEDC / SEDC Incorporated in SEDC Work
ambient noise equipment and other equipment using Contractor cost of contractor Program
level internal combustion engines service
Impose speed limits at quarry and SEDC None SEDC Safety
along access roads (30 kph) Protocol
Daytime quarry operation; Restrict use SEDC None SEDC Work
of equipment at nighttime especially Program
equipment that emits high noise levels
Construct temporary noise barriers SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
between households and quarry, when commitment
necessary
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECT AGREEMENT
AFFECTED
Progressive planting in mined-out SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
areas and planting of trees at the buffer commitment
zone; Enhance buffer strips or tree
buffers around and along project
boundaries
Generation and Water – Water Siltation / Construction of settling ponds and silt SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
stockpiling of Quality degradation of traps commitment
loose materials surface water Desilting of settling ponds or as SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
quality needed. Sediments will be used for commitment
road surfacing within quarry areas or to
Barangays in need.
Mobile heavy equipment and vehicles SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
shall have a designated holding area for commitment
removal of excess silt and mud from
the tires and underbellies. The holding
area shall have adequate drainage and
traps to contain the washed sediments.
Excavation, Land – Geology / Soil erosion Provision of storm drainage canals to SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
digging and Soil prevent rain water from eroding the commitment
stockpiling of raw quarry area.
materials Maintenance of quarry waste dump SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
site commitment
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECT AGREEMENT
AFFECTED
Topsoil stockpile slope shall not exceed
its angle of repose.
Progressive resoiling or revegetation SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
will be implemented to maintain a commitment
limited stock of loose waste material.
Use of heavy Land – Geology / Soil Compacted mined out portions will be SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
equipment Soil compaction ripped before resoiling to allow commitment
infiltration.
Quarrying Land – Geology / Alteration of Resoiling / rehabilitation through SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
Soil topography / implementation of reforestation commitment
natural program.
drainage Establishment of SEDC nursery.
The company shall also practice
community-based reforestation on
areas outside the mined-out areas.
Maintenance of the existing drainage SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
system consisting of drainage canals commitment
Regular desilting of settling ponds
Lowest level of the quarry operation SEDC None SEDC Work
shall be maintained at +35 masl Program
Change in land Quarrying operations can be SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP/FMRDP
use considered as temporary land use. commitment
Progressive rehabilitation of the
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECT AGREEMENT
AFFECTED
mined-out areas, through
reforestation, shall be implemented
Removal of Land – Flora & Vegetation Limit the quarrying activities within SEDC Part of EPEP cost EPEP
vegetation cover Fauna removal and direct impact area only to avoid commitment
loss of habitat vegetation removal of adjacent areas
Continuous seedling production,
regular tree planting, replanting,
donations of seedlings and partnership
with private, NGO and government
organizations is recommended
Threat to Continuous seedling production,
existence regular tree planting, replanting,
and/or loss of donations of seedlings and partnership
important with private, NGO and government
local species organizations is recommended
Monitor replacement planting to
ensure growth and survival
Threat to Continuous seedling production,
abundance, regular tree planting, replanting,
frequency and donations of seedlings and partnership
distribution of with private, NGO and government
important organizations are recommended
species Monitor replacement planting to
ensure growth and survival
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECT AGREEMENT
AFFECTED
Continuous allocation of annual budget
for these activities is likewise
recommended to allow sustainability
of the mitigation activity
Proliferation Immediate revegetation with
of invasive preference to indigenous plant species
species within the cleared and opened areas
should be conducted
Generate list of invasive species and
avoid its reintroduction on site
Abandonment Phase
Mine closure / People – Loss of Provide psycho-social services to SEDC Part of SDMP cost SDMP
abandonment Livelihood livelihood of project-affected families commitment
local
workforce Re-training and enhancement of SEDC Part of SDMP cost SDMP
alternative livelihood programs for commitment
Reduction/loss workers in the affected areas
of company
support for
some services
Decrease in
economic
activity in the
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECT AGREEMENT
AFFECTED
area (i.e.
reduced
business
profits due to
project
closure
therefore
reduced
market
consumers)
Disposal of scrap People – Safety Threat to IEC implementation to the community SEDC Part of SDMP cost SDMP
materials public safety commitment
Injury or Proper implementation of the SEDC Part of FMRDP FMRDP
fatality of local abandonment/ decommissioning plan cost commitment
community
due to
unauthorized
access to site
Clearing / Land / Water / Removal of Proper implementation of the SEDC Part of FMRDP FMRDP
removal of People structures approved rehabilitation and cost commitment
support facilities may result to abandonment plan
accidental
spillage of Use of DENR-accredited haulers/TSD
toxic and companies for hazardous wastes
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECT AGREEMENT
AFFECTED
hazardous
wastes
Abandonment Land Proliferation Rehabilitation of disturbed areas SEDC Part of FMRDP FMRDP
of invasive through revegetation (i.e., indigenous cost commitment
species on tree planting, cover crops planting)
opened areas
Avoid use and deliberate introduction
of invasive species
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8 PROPONENT’S STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
This is to certify that the proponent, SOLID EARTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

(SEDC), is capable and committed to implement the necessary mitigating measures to
minimize adverse effects and enhance the beneficial impact caused by the proposed SILICA
SAND QUARRY EXPANSION PROJECT located at BARANGAYS OF DUANGAN, LUT-OD,
PUNOD, SIBAGO AND GUIMBAWIAN, MUNICIPALITY OF PINAMUNGAJAN, PROVINCE OF
CEBU, REGION VII, PHILIPPINES.
In witness hereof, we hereby set my hand this _____ day of _______ 2020 at
____________________, Philippines.
Atty. Dennis B. Tenefrancia

President, Solid Earth Development Corporation
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before this _____________, affiant exhibiting their

Community Tax Certificate No. _____________________________ issued at
________________________________ on ______________________.
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9 AVAILABILITY OF THE EIS REPORT
The EIS Report can be accessed through the following:
a) DENR-Environmental Management Bureau

DENR Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1116
Telephone Numbers: 927-1517, 928-3742
b) EMB Website
www.emb.gov.ph
c) City Planning and Development Office

Municipality of Pinamungajan, Cebu
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SILICA SAND QUARRY

3.2 GOAL OF THE PROJECT

3.3 PROJECT SIZE

3.3.2 PRODUCTION AREA AND PRODUCTION CAPACITY

3.3.3 MINERAL RESERVES

TOTAL 389.44 389.44 229.50 229.50 hectares 11,000,000 MT 200,000 MT 660,000

3.4 PROJECT COST

3.5 PROJECT MANPOWER REQUIREMENT

3.6 PROJECT ALTERNATIVES

3.6.2 TECHNOLOGY SELECTION

4. Oil-Water none • 1 Oil-Water Separator at Duangan

EXISTING PROPOSED OWNERSHIP

Backhoe CAT 330 1.5 MT 2 1.5 MT 3 For excavation and loading

Agency/Institution Name of Representative Designation Address Contact Information

Agency/Institution Name of Representative Designation Address Contact Information

Figure 2. Silica Sand Quarry 5-Year Production Plan (Sheet 1)

7 SUMMARY OF MAJOR IMPACTS OF THE PROJECT

8 PROPONENT’S STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

This is to certify that the proponent, SOLID EARTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Atty. Dennis B. Tenefrancia

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before this _____________, affiant exhibiting their

9 AVAILABILITY OF THE EIS REPORT

The EIS Report can be accessed through the following:

a) DENR-Environmental Management Bureau

c) City Planning and Development Office

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