ANNEX 2-29 REVIEW PROCESS REPORT (RPR) OUTLINE / CONTENT ANNEX 2-29

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Project Background/Information (Catalog/Case Number) Project Background and Significance Project Description Location Processes and Waste Streams Time frame of Implementation Estimated Project Cost Project Employment Generation

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Documentation of Compliance with Procedural Requirements A. B. C. Review Schedule Chart Total Number of Review Days (Working Days) Reasons for Delay (if applicable)

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Technical Assessment A. B. Summary of Environmental Impacts with the Proposed Mitigation and Enhancement Measures Key Issues/Concerns and Proponents Response Summary of Additional Information Submitted Summary of Major Issues raised during the public hearing

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Commitments from the Proponents A. B. Acceptability of the proposed EMP including the corresponding cost of Mitigation, EGF and EMF (if required) Other Submitted Documents Endorsements Research of relevant information materials

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Key Basis for the Decision on the ECC Application Over-all findings of the Review or Evaluation

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Critical Conditions that should be incorporated in the ECC Guidelines in Preparation of the Review Process Report

1) The Review Process Report (RPR) shall be prepared by the Casehandler as part of the review documentation for EIA report types which require the RPR. 2) The Review Process Report serves to provide the procedural and administrative record of the entire review process. It provides sufficient details to serve as archival records for documentation purposes. The

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ANNEX 2-29 Report shall contain the details that may not have been considered by the EIARC. In case the case handler disagrees with the recommendations or findings of the EIARC, the Review Process Report shall detail the rationale and framework, including the basis or supporting factors, of such reservation or disagreement. 3) The report shall contain the results of the review/evaluation and the recommendation/s on the issuance or non-issuance of an ECC including the appropriate conditions. The report shall be submitted to the EIAM Division Chief within the allocated timeframe for substantive review. 4) In the case of IEE review: a) If it has been determined that some significant impacts have not been resolved by the IEE and/or that additional studies would be needed to fully address them, the conduct of an EIS will be recommended for the proposed project. The EIAM Division Chief shall prepare the recommendation together with a draft letter of notification for the proponent to prepare and submit an EIS. b) The preparations of an EIS shall be mandatory under the following conditions: i) presence of significant environmental impacts have not been adequately addressed by proposed mitigation and enhancement measures presence of strong public opposition or low social acceptability based on valid issues or concerns

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iii) presence or possibility of high public risk iv) the project involves the use, manufacture, storage or transport of highly pollutive substances toxic or hazardous materials v) presence of significant socio-cultural impacts c) Also, if the IEE has been evaluated as not having satisfied the substantive requirements, the report may recommend the denial of ECC. In case of an ECC denial recommendation, the report should identify specific issues and comments that have not been satisfied by the proponent, and a draft letter to inform proponent of ECC denial.

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