RAQUIPERL O.

ABRASALDO
PROPONENT’S NAME

MONITORING PERIOD COVERED:

I. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION AND UPDATES

BASIC CONTROL NO./REFERNCE CODE NO. 07 99 07-22 0109 303

PROJECT TITLE: SAND AND GRAVEL EXTRACTION PROJECT
PROJECT TYPE: QUARRY
PROJECT LOCATION: BRGY. III, PONGTOD, TANJAY CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL
PROJECT COORDINATES: Beginning at point “1” or corner “1” which is geographically located at
931 41.29 latitude and 12309 28.13 longitude

S 8926 E. 205.01m
S 0147 W. 32.02 m
N 8926 W. 205.01 m
D – N 32.0 m

PROJECT STAGE/PHASE: (i.e. construction; commissioning, etc.) OPERATIONAL

CONTACT PERSON: RAQUIPERL O. ABRASALDO
EMP APPROVAL: During ECC Application
Updated after ECC issuance; approved on _______________________________
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Changes in Project Design (If any): None______________________________________________________
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II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This certificate is issued to allow mechanized extraction in order to dredge, silt, sand and gravel materials,
deepen and re- channel Tanjay River System in Negros Oriental. It should be located from a point in
Barangay, Balayong, Pamplona down to a point in Barangay Poblacion IV in Tanjay going downstream with
a stretch of 20 km. and average width of 30 in. within geographical coordinates 92400’’ N- 932’03 N
Latitude and 12303’00’’ E- 12310’00’’ E Longitude.

Depth of extraction should not exceed one point five (1.5) meters and should be 11m away from any bridge
or other government structures (NIA, irrigation) unless duty indorsed/ approved by concerned agency.

The project implementation is seen to have beneficial effect to the Barangay for residents will be given
preference in employment. Not only to the neighboring town but the whole province of Negros Oriental can
benefit from the materials from the project. It may also have positive and negative impacts to the
environment; but the predicted and evaluated impact could be mitigated provided that the enhance
measures in the Environmental Management Plan should be taken into consideration.

Table II-1. Summary of Major Findings for the Monitoring Period

Condition/requirement/Commitment Compliance status Recommendation/commitment for

and summary of the next reporting
actions taken
Compliance with ECC Mandated The proponent is observant to the
applicable and mandated condition of the issued ECC
necessary ECC project operation.
condition of the
issued ECC is initial
undertaken.
 Compliance with EMP One of the major The allocated funds will be utilized for
EMP compliance is the rehabilitation and implementation
the allocation of of environmental enhancements
funds to use during mitigating measures in case of damage
operation and for due to the project operation.
rehabilitation in
terms of damage and
impact of the project
to the community.
Implementation of appropriate and The proper benching During operation, the proponent is
effective environmental impact remedial and 3 meter buffer very observant about proper benching
actions in case of exceedances zone should be left to avoid damage in riverbanks near the
undisturbed so as to project area and buffer zone is strictly
avoid slope failures observed.
adjoining properties.
Complaints Management Ever since the Since the operation of the Sand and
issuance of ECC and Gravel Project there was no complaint.
operation of project,
there was no
complaining lodge
against the project.
Realistic and sufficient budget for Budget was Budget was allocated for the operation
conducting the environmental allocated for the of the project. If ever the funds will be
monitoring and audit activities. implementation of depreciated, additional budget will be
impact management replenishing for improvement and
plan. management of the project.
Accountability-qualified personnel are The proponent thru The project proponent will be held
charged with the routine monitoring of his authorized responsible for any violation cause by
the project activities in terms of representative the project operation and
education, training, knowledge and manned and implementation.
experience of the environment team. undertake the
activity is
compliance to its
permit.
Others… None None

III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

A. Compliance Monitoring

The operation of the project is under strict compliance of the terms and conditions stipulated in
the approved ECC 07 99 07 – 22 0109 303 granted to the Province of Negros Oriental dated July
22, 1999 issued by DENR Region 7 Cebu City and the Negros Oriental Mining Ordinance.

In terms of the volume of extraction, the operation will only extract the exact amount of volume
under the permit issued by the local government and based on the demand of the client or
proponent.

Prior to the project operation every first quarter of the year, the management will make sure
that all the permits and clearances to operate the business were required to legitimize the project
operation.

Table 1. Summary Status of ECC & EMP Compliance

ECC/EMP Relevant ECC Status of Remarks

Conditions/Requirements Conditions (if any) Compliance (if
Categorization complying)
#S Requirements
Description
1.) This certificate is issued to The allocated The proponent is
allow mechanized extraction volume is just defending
in order to dredge, silt, sand obviously stated in on the allowed
and gravel materials, deepen the ECC based on volume permit
 and re- channel Tanjay River the allowed under given by the
System in Negros Oriental. It permit issued by government and
should be located from a the local covered by ECC.
point in Barangay, Balayong, government.
Pamplona down to a point in
Barangay Poblacion IV in
Tanjay going downstream
with a stretch of 20 km. and
average width of 30 in. within
geographical coordinates
92400’’ N- 932’03 N
Latitude and 12303’00’’ E-
12310’00’’ E Longitude. The
quarry site is specifically
located at Brgy. 3, Pongtod,
Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
which is geographically
located at 931 41.29
latitude and 12309 28.13
longitude.

Allowed to extract 2500 cubic

meters of sand and gravel
issued by permit thru the
local government of Negros
Oriental.

The proponent should

observe proper benching and
buffer zone. The vehicle
hauling should be proper
cover to avoid hazard to the
public, delivery receipts
should be completely filled
up and always carried by the
truck driver. Permittee shall
submit a monthly production
report at due date.

2.) This certificate is issued to There was no The project

allow mechanized Sand, expansion of the operation is
Gravel and This certificate is project since the confined in the
issued to allow mechanized project operates. designated are
extraction in order to dredge, for quarry
silt, sand and gravel materials, operation.
deepen and re- channel
Tanjay River System in Negros
Oriental. It should be located
from a point in Barangay,
Balayong, Pamplona down to
a point in Barangay Poblacion
IV in Tanjay going
downstream with a stretch of
20 km. and average width of
30 in. within geographical
coordinates 92400’’ N-
932’03 N Latitude and
12303’00’’ E- 12310’00’’ E
Longitude. The quarry site is
specifically located at Brgy. 3,
Pongtod, Tanjay City, Negros
Oriental which is
 geographically located at
931 41.29 latitude and
12309 28.13 longitude.

3.) Other sectorial requirements The given volume The allocated

mandated by other agencies to be extract volume to be
to be complied. correlated on the extracted last
estimated volume year is attended
Depth of extraction should under the ECC. by the
not exceed by the allowed proponent,
volume under permit issued. because of a big
Must observe the excavation supply demand.
regulatory guide approved by
the Provincial Engineers.
Signboards and vertical pole
markers should be posted on
area boundaries visible to
public.
4.) Any land or structure disturb Since the The proponent
or damaged by such operation, there has allocated the
appropriately rehabilitated. were no damaged needed funds.
An amount of (20,200) structures or This will be used
representing as facilities near the for rehabilitation
Environmental Protection site. Buffer zone is for damage
Enhancement Programmed observed seriously structures cause
(EPEP) funds should be set as well as the by the project
aside for this purpose and proper benching. operation within
rehabilitation should be the locality if
properly coordinated with there are any.
Mines and Geoscience
Bureau (MGB) if
rehabilitation is needed.

5.) Appropriate method should During operation The responsible

be affected to prevent activities, that person for the
situation of available flows, cause negative quarry operation
noise, oil and grease spillage, impact such as is familiar with
dust liberation and littering littering of material ECC condition
of materials during transport. is prevented. and the
implementation
in safety
measures on
quarry
operation.
6.) Along with the measure Buffer zone and Since the
proposed in the EMP, the proper benching to operation of the
vegetative and structure prevent from project is focus
measures outline in the failures were in the mountain,
proposed sited development observed. soil erosion is
plan shall be undertaken unlikely to
during and after project happen. That is
operation. As proposed, the why proper
funding source is the EPEP. A benching is
quarterly report the should observing every
submitted to update this end of the day
office of this enhancement operation.
activities.
7.) The proponent shall regularly Must be observe to Proponent did
report the CMR semi- avoid penalties. regularly the
annually. In addition, shall monthly
submit the monthly production
production report in report before
the date due.
 quadruplicate and due within CMR report as
fifteen. well. Although
this the first one,
but from now on
obligation must
be done.
8.) Used and development Not applicable for Not applicable
should not adversely affect the project for the project
the amenities of the locality operations. operations.
to an unreasonable extent by
reason of emission of dust
during transport, vibration,
smell, waste water, waste
product grit oil or otherwise.
9.) Local Residence should be In case of job Even though the
given preference for vacancies local project is
employment. residence will be mechanized the
given top priority local residence
on the job were given
available. priority for the
available jobs
needed for the
project.
10.) The proponent must submit Must have Proponent is
all the requirements to the business permit to properly
DENR that meet there operate, and pay observing all the
required standards of all the clearances. requirements.
ownership a quarry
permittee.
11.) The prior to the operation a Rehabilitation of Tree planting
trust fund shall be stablished unnecessary site. when stop
by the proponent to ensure operation in
the rehabilitation, cleanup boundaries. And
and other related activities. observe
The amount of the trust fund benching.
shall be determined by the
Local Government and
manage by the same. In no
case shall the project be
abandoned without
rehabilitation.
12.) The quarry operation shall be During
in accordance to the operation, the
submitted Environmental authorized
Management Plan. This plan person whom to
shall be posted at the project undertake and
sited to ensure that the overseas the
person responsible for the operation is
day-to-day operations is familiar with the
familiar with it and be guided ECC conditions
in its implementation. and permit
conditions and
the same time
responsible for
the day to day
operation on
compliance on
its permit and
clearance.
 B. IMPACT MONITORING

The quarry operation only operates at daytime, no operation on Sunday. It only extracts the
volume allocated by the permit issued of the Local Government and the DENR issued on May 11,
2017. To prevent slope failures of adjoining properties manual extraction of aggregate materials
should be concentrated at the designated area with buffer zone of 3 meters from the riverbanks.
There was no reported complaint against the project operation ever since it operated. Likewise,
the project caused a positive effect in the socio-economic development in the locality by
providing by providing livelihood to the residents and increasing the revenue collection due to
the taxes paid by the proponent of the project.

i. SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS MONITORING

The preparation of the Compliance Monitoring Report is the first compliance report
submitted by the proponent to the EMB-7 Region Office to update the office of
management compliance and project operation in the project site allocated to the
proponent. The project has been in compliance to the acquisition of permits and
clearances from other concerned agencies prior to the project operations.

ii. CURRENT MONITORING RESULT AND FINDINGS

At present, the management is applying for the renewal of permit. In addition, there
hasn’t been any complaints against the project’s operation. The proponent has already
submitted all of the requirements required by the Local Government and DENR.

Table 2. Summary Status of Environment Impact Management and Monitoring Plan Implementation

Monitoring Environmental Environmental Monitoring Sampling and Measurements Standard/EIS Environmental Remarks
Objectives Aspect Impact Parameters Prediction Measures (EQPL*
comment, if
Standard Results any)
Location

Previous Current
To increase Water formation of silt On site Presence No report The EQPL not
and (maintained Of Complain management applicable
continue river depth) Com- Lodge has to maintain
operation of plaints Against quarry
the project The operation and
project encourage
potential buyers
Land (Intact Soil Erosion On site Presence No report Aside from the Budgetary
riverbanks) Of Complain conservation of requirements
Com- Lodge trees in the (P 20,000.00)
plaints Against boundaries,
The tree planting
project and proper
benching is
applied.

*EQPL- ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE LEVEL

Table 3. Report on Status of Environmental Budget Allocations and Expenses

Expense Item* Budget Actual Expenses

Direct from Co. Budget for MMT Direct Co. Expense MMT Expense
A. Implementation of Management Plan and Programs
1.) Environmental Impact
Mitigation Plan
2.) Social Development Plan
3.) IEC Plan
4.) Enhancement Programs (if any)
B. Implementation pf Monitoring Plans
1.) Self-Monitoring
2.) Environmental Monitoring Fund N/A
(with MMT)
3.) Environmental Guarantee Fund N/A
Total
*for mining projects, equivalent cost item shall be adopted, e.g. SDMP in lieu of SDP.
IV. CONCLUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The management must always acquire the necessary and applicable permits and clearances from the
concerned government agencies, always submit required reports mandated on the ECC to a void
letter demand from the EMB.

The recommended work activity to be con ducted on the next operation:

 To scout more clientele for orders and more deliveries
 To provide proper coordination with the concerned government agencies in terms of
compliance
 To avoid lapses of the ECC rules, so that there is no violation

A. Compliance Status

Since the start of the operation, all the necessary conditions pertaining to the Environmental
Compliance Certificate (ECC) were duly complied.

The following are the activities and initiatives for continuous compliance on the conditions on the
permit issued.

 Manual extraction of aggregate materials is done at designated area with buffer zone to
prevent soil erosion and slope failures of adjoining properties.
 There shall be no extraction and hauling of material from 6 PM and the whole day of Sunday.
 Signboards and vertical pole markers are posted on the boundaries visible to the public.
 Trees near the area are conserve and fast-growing trees are also planted near the area.

B. Environmental Quality Status

MMT is not mandated in the issued ECC. The ENRD and DENR EMB personnel with the project
proponent will undertake the monitoring of the project.

C. Environmental Management Plan Status

Environmental Unit was not created. The functions of the Environmental Unit will be managed and
undertaken by the proponent thru its authorized representative.

D. Environmental Risk Categorization

Updated PEMAP will soon be submitted in the EMB Regional Office as soon as the project’s operation
resumes in a sustainable manner.

E. Work Plan for the next Monitoring Period

Work Plan (Note: Some of the work activities have been undertaken, some would be carried over.)

Sufficient funds and budgetary requirements and figures were not reflected yet in the work and
financial plan. Figures and budgetary requirements will only be reflected as soon as the operation
resumes, in a sustainable manner. To do that, the management has to look for clientele and expand
market potentials.

V. ATTACHMENTS

 Endorsement Letter
 Copy of ECC
 Copy of MGB Clearance
 Sketch Plan of the Quarry Site
 Photos of the Quarry site
 Sand and Gravel Commercial Permit issued by Province of Negros Oriental issued on May 11,
2017
WILLIAM P. CUÑADO
Regional Director
DENR EMB-7
Banilad, Mandaue City

Dear Director Cuñado:

Greetings.

This pertains to the mandated submission of Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR), as compliance for
the semistral of 2018, for my Sand and Gravel Extraction Project located at Brgy. 3, Pongtod, Tanjay City,
Negros Oriental with Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) No. 07 99 07-22 0109 303.

The said report covers a period of January – June 2018.

This may serve as your information, records and evaluation.

Respectfully Yours,

MR. RAQUIPERL O. ABRASALDO

Sand and Gravel Extraction
Brgy. 3, Pongtod, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental