[{"command":"aknLoadDiff","data":{"first_expression_frbr_uri":"\/akn\/ph\/act\/2000\/9003\/eng@2001-12-31","second_expression_frbr_uri":"\/akn\/ph\/act\/2000\/9003\/eng@2022-07-23","n_changes":442,"html_diff":"\u003Cdiv xmlns:diff=\u0022http:\/\/namespaces.shoobx.com\/diff\u0022\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022coverpage\u0022\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \u003Cdiv class=\u0022place-name\u0022\u003E\n      \n      Philippines\n    \u003C\/div\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \u003Ch1\u003EEcological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000\u003C\/h1\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \n      \n        \u003Ch2\u003EAct 9003 of 2000\u003C\/h2\u003E\n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \u003Cul class=\u0022notice-list\u0022\u003E\n      \n        \n        \n          \u003Cli class=\u0022publication-info\u0022\u003E\n            Published in Official Gazette on 31 December 2001\n          \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \u003Cli class=\u0022assent-date\u0022\u003E\n            Assented to on 26 January 2001\n          \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n        \u003Cli class=\u0022commencement-date\u0022\u003E\n          Commencement date unknown\n          \n        \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \u003Cli class=\u0022as-at-date-notice\u0022\u003E\n            [This is the version of this document \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eas it was from 31 December 2001 to 22\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Efrom 23\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E July 2022.]\n          \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n        \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \n            \u003Cli class=\u0022verification-notice\u0022\u003E\n              [The publication date of this work could not be ascertained. We used the date 31 December 2000 because the work was published during the course of the year 2000.]\n            \u003C\/li\u003E\n          \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \n        \n      \n    \u003C\/ul\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\n\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\n\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Col class=\u0022ins amendment-list\u0022\u003E\n  \n  \u003Cli class=\u0022amendment\u0022\u003E\n    \n      \n      \n        \n          [Amended by \u003Ca class=\u0022amending-title\u0022 diff:rename=\u0022span\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 diff:delete-attr=\u0022data-eid;data-id\u0022\u003EExtended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022 (Act 11898 of 2022)\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Cspan class=\u0022amendment-date\u0022\u003E23 July 2022\u003C\/span\u003E]\n        \n      \n    \n  \u003C\/li\u003E\n  \n\n  \n\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\n\n\n  \n\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-akomaNtoso\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-act\u0022 data-name=\u0022act\u0022 data-contains=\u0022singleVersion\u0022\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-preface\u0022 id=\u0022preface\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-longTitle\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preface__longTitle_1\u0022 id=\u0022preface__longTitle_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preface__longTitle_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022preface__longTitle_1__p_1\u0022\u003EAn act providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-body\u0022\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter I\u003Cbr\u003EBasic policies\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 1 \u0026#x2013; General provisions\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Short title\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act shall be known as the \u0026#x201C;Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Declaration of policies\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIt is hereby declared the policy of the State to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program which shall:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EEnsure the protection of public health and environment;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EUtilize environmentally-sound methods that maximize the utilization of valuable resources and encourage resource conservation and recovery;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003ESet guidelines and targets for solid waste avoidance and volume reduction through source reduction and waste minimization measures, including composting, recycling, re-use, recovery, green charcoal process, and others, before collection, treatment and disposal in appropriate and environmentally sound solid waste management facilities in accordance with ecologically sustainable development principles;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EEnsure the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adoption of the best environmental practice in ecological waste management excluding incineration;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EPromote national research and development programs for improved solid waste management and resource conservation techniques, more effective institutional arrangement and indigenous and improved methods of waste reduction, collection, separation and recovery;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EEncourage greater private sector participation in solid waste management;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003ERetain primary enforcement and responsibility of solid waste management with local government units while establishing a cooperative effort among the national government, other local government units, non-government organizations, and the private sector;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EEncourage cooperation and self-regulation among waste generators through the application of market-based instruments;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EIn\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Estitutionaliz\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Etegrat\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ee public participation in the development and implementation of national and local\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;integrated,\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E comprehensive and ecological waste management programs;\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;and\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 2 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_i__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003EStrengthen the integration of ecological solid waste management and resource conservation and recovery topics into the academic curricula of formal and non-formal education in order to promote environmental awareness and action among the citizenry\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E.\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E; and\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 2 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_j__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k__p_1\u0022\u003EInstitutionalize the extended producer responsibility mechanism as a practical approach to efficient waste management, focusing on waste reduction, recovery and recycling, and the development of environment-friendly products that advocate the internationally accepted principles on sustainable consumption and production, circular economy, and producers\u0026#x2019; full responsibility throughout the life cycle of their product.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 2 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_1__sec_2__para_k__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 2 \u0026#x2013; Definitions of terms\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Definition of terms\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003EFor the purposes of this Act:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_a\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAgricultural waste shall refer to waste generated from planting or harvesting of crops, trimming or pruning of plants and wastes or run-off materials from farms or fields;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Agricultural_waste\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Agricultural_waste\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_a__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_a__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EAgricultural waste\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to waste generated from planting or harvesting of crops, trimming or pruning of plants and wastes or run-off materials from farms or fields;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022\u003EBulky wastes shall refer to waste materials which cannot be appropriately placed in separate containers because of either its bulky size, shape or other physical attributes. These include large worn-out or broken household, commercial, and industrial items such as furniture, lamps, bookcases, filing cabinets, and other similar items;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Bulky_wastes\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Bulky_wastes\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_b__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_b__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EBulky wastes\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to waste materials which cannot be appropriately placed in separate containers because of either its bulky size, shape or other physical attributes. These include large worn-out or broken household, commercial, and industrial items such as furniture, lamps, bookcases, filing cabinets, and other similar items;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_c\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_c__p_1\u0022\u003EBureau shall refer to the Environmental Management Bureau;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_c__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Bureau\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_c__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Bureau\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_c__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_c__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EBureau\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the Environmental Management Bureau;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d__p_1\u0022\u003EBuy-back center shall refer to a recycling center that purchases or otherwise accepts recyclable materials from the public for the purpose of recycling such materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Buy_back_center\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Buy_back_center\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EBuy-back center\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a recycling center that purchases or otherwise accepts recyclable materials from the public for the purpose of recycling such materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d-1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Circular_economy\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Circular_economy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ECircular economy\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to an economic model of creating value by extending product lifespan through improved design and servicing, and relocating ways from the end of the supply chain to the beginning. This intends to efficiently utilize resources by its continual use, and aims to retain the highest utility and value of products, components and materials at all times, through sharing, leasing, reuse, repair, refurbishment, and recycling in an almost closed loop;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Circular economy\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_d-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_e\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_e__p_1\u0022\u003ECollection shall refer to the act of removing solid waste from the source or from a communal storage point;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_e__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Collection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_e__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Collection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_e__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_e__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ECollection\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the act of removing solid waste from the source or from a communal storage point;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_f\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_f__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Composting\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_f__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Composting\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_f__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_f__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EComposting\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the controlled decomposition of organic matter by micro-organisms, mainly bacteria and fungi, into a humus-like product;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_f__p_1\u0022\u003EComposting shall refer to the controlled decomposition of organic matter by micro-organisms, mainly bacteria and fungi, into a humus-like product;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_g\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_g__p_1\u0022\u003EConsumer electronics shall refer to special wastes that include worn-out, broken, and other discarded items such as radios, stereos, and TV sets;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_g__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Consumer_electronics\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_g__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Consumer_electronics\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_g__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_g__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EConsumer electronics\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to special wastes that include worn-out, broken, and other discarded items such as radios, stereos, and TV sets;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_h\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_h__p_1\u0022\u003EControlled dump shall refer to a disposal site at which solid waste is deposited in accordance with the minimum prescribed standards of site operation;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_h__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Controlled_dump\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_h__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Controlled_dump\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_h__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_h__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EControlled dump\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a disposal site at which solid waste is deposited in accordance with the minimum prescribed standards of site operation;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_i\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_i__p_1\u0022\u003EDepartment shall refer to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_i__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_i__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_i__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_i__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_j\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_j__p_1\u0022\u003EDisposal shall refer to the discharge, deposit, dumping, spilling, leaking or placing of any solid waste into or in any land;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_j__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Disposal\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_j__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Disposal\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_j__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_j__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EDisposal\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the discharge, deposit, dumping, spilling, leaking or placing of any solid waste into or in any land;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_k\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_k\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_k__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_k__p_1\u0022\u003EDisposal site shall refer to a site where solid waste is finally discharged and deposited;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_k__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Disposal_site\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_k__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Disposal_site\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_k__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_k__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EDisposal site\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a site where solid waste is finally discharged and deposited;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_l\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_l\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(l)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_l__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_l__p_1\u0022\u003EEcological solid waste management shall refer to the systematic administration of activities which provide for segregation at source, segregated transportation, storage, transfer, processing, treatment, and disposal of solid waste and all other waste management activities which do not harm the environment;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_l__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Ecological_solid_waste_management\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_l__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Ecological_solid_waste_management\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_l__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_l__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EEcological solid waste management\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the systematic administration of activities which provide for segregation at source, segregated transportation, storage, transfer, processing, treatment, and disposal of solid waste and all other waste management activities which do not harm the environment;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(m)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environmentally_acceptable\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environmentally_acceptable\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EEnvironmentally acceptable\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the quality of being re-usable, biodegradable or compostable, recyclable and not toxic or hazardous to the environment;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m__p_1\u0022\u003EEnvironmentally acceptable shall refer to the quality of being re-usable, biodegradable or compostable, recyclable and not toxic or hazardous to the environment;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(m-1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Extended_producer_responsibility__EPR_\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Extended_producer_responsibility__EPR_\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EExtended producer responsibility (EPR)\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the environmental pohcy approach and practice that requires producers to be environmentally responsible throughout the life cycle of a product, especially its post-consumer or end-of-life stage;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Extended producer responsibility (EPR)\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_m-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_n\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_n\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(n)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_n__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_n__p_1\u0022\u003EGeneration shall refer to the act or process of producing solid waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(n)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_n__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Generation\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_n__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Generation\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_n__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_n__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EGeneration\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the act or process of producing solid waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_o\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_o\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(o)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_o__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_o__p_1\u0022\u003EGenerator shall refer to a person, natural or juridical, who last uses a material and makes it available for disposal or recycling;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_o__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Generator\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_o__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Generator\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_o__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_o__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EGenerator\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a person, natural or juridical, who last uses a material and makes it available for disposal or recycling;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(p)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Hazardous_waste\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Hazardous_waste\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022\u003EHazardous waste\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to solid waste or combination of solid waste which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ecause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022\u003Epose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003EHazardous waste shall refer to solid waste or combination of solid waste which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ecause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022\u003Epose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eq\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ep-1\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-High_recyclability\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-High_recyclability\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EHigh recyclability\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a condition wherein the value for recovery and reprocessing of a product is high, due to its design, composition, content, and density, among other things;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ELeachate shall refer to the liquid produced when waste undergo decomposition, and when water percolate through solid waste undergoing decomposition. It is contaminated liquid that contains dissolved and suspended materials;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022High recyclability\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Er\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ep-2\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-High_retrievability\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-High_retrievability\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EHigh retrievability\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a condition wherein after use of a product, a significant volume of its waste can be recovered, properly recycled, processed or disposed of, on account of its high value for recovery, recycling, or reprocessing;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EMaterials recovery facility \u0026#x2014; includes a solid waste transfer station or sorting station, drop-off center, a composting facility, and a recycling facility;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022High retrievability\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Es\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ep-3\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Importer\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Importer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EImporter\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a natural or juridical person engaged in bringing consumer goods into the Philippines, intended to be sold, whether in original packaging or to be repackaged for distribution to the general public;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EMunicipal waste shall refer to wastes produced from activities within local government units which include a combination of domestic, commercial, institutional and industrial wastes and street litters;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Importer\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(p-4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Large_enterprises\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Large_enterprises\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ELarge enterprises\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to any business entity whose total assets, inclusive of those arising from loans but exclusive of the land on which the particular business entity\u0026#x2019;s office, plant and equipment are situated, are exceeding that of medium enterprises stated under Republic Act No. 9501, otherwise known as the \u0022Magna Carta for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises\u0022;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Large enterprises\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_p-4__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_q\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_q\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(t)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_t__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_t__p_1\u0022\u003EOpen dump shall refer to a disposal area wherein the solid wastes are indiscriminately thrown or disposed of without due planning and consideration for environmental and health standards;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(q)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_q__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Leachate\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_q__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Leachate\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_q__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_q__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ELeachate\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the liquid produced when waste undergo decomposition, and when water percolate through solid waste undergoing decomposition. It is contaminated liquid that contains dissolved and suspended materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_r\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_r\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eu\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Er\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_r__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Materials_recovery_facility\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_r__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Materials_recovery_facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_r__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_r__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EMaterials recovery facility\u003C\/span\u003E \u0026#x2014; includes a solid waste transfer station or sorting station, drop-off center, a composting facility, and a recycling facility;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_u__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_u__p_1\u0022\u003EOpportunity to recycle shall refer to the act of providing a place for collecting source-separated recyclable material, located either at a disposal site or at another location more convenient to the population being served, and collection at least once a month of source-separated recyclable material from collection service customers and to providing a public education and promotion program that gives notice to each person of the opportunity to recycle and encourage source separation of recyclable material;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(s)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Municipal_waste\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Municipal_waste\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EMunicipal waste\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to wastes produced from activities within local government units which include a combination of domestic, commercial, institutional and industrial wastes and street litters;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(s-1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Obliged_enterprises\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Obliged_enterprises\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EObliged enterprises\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to product producers that are required to implement an EPR program under this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Obliged enterprises\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_s-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_t\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_t\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(v)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v__p_1\u0022\u003EPerson(s) shall refer to any being, natural or juridical, susceptible of rights and obligations, or of being the subject of legal relations;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(t)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_t__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Open_dump\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_t__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Open_dump\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_t__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_t__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EOpen dump\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a disposal area wherein the solid wastes are indiscriminately thrown or disposed of without due planning and consideration for environmental and health standards;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_u\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_u\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ew\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eu\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w__p_1\u0022\u003EPost-consumer material shall refer only to those materials or products generated by a business or consumer which have served their intended end use, and which have been separated or diverted from solid waste for the purpose of being collected, processed and used as a raw material in the manufacturing of a recycled product, excluding materials and by-products generated from, and commonly used within an original manufacturing process, such as mill scrap;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_u__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Opportunity_to_recycle\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_u__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Opportunity_to_recycle\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_u__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_u__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EOpportunity to recycle\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the act of providing a place for collecting source-separated recyclable material, located either at a disposal site or at another location more convenient to the population being served, and collection at least once a month of source-separated recyclable material from collection service customers and to providing a public education and promotion program that gives notice to each person of the opportunity to recycle and encourage source separation of recyclable material;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ex\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ev\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_x__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_x__p_1\u0022\u003EReceptacles shall refer to individual containers used for the source separation and the collection of recyclable materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Person_s_\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Person_s_\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EPerson(s)\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to any being, natural or juridical, susceptible of rights and obligations, or of being the subject of legal relations;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(v-1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Plastic\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Plastic\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EPlastic\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC and nylon that can be processed to form solid objects of various shapes;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Plastic\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(v-2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Plastic_neutrality\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Plastic_neutrality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EPlastic neutrality\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a system or its desired outcome where, for every amount of plastic product footprint created, an equivalent amount thereof is recovered or removed from the environment by the product producers through an efficient waste management system;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Plastic neutrality\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(v-3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Plastic_packaging\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Plastic_packaging\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EPlastic packaging\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the polymer material designed to protect a product from environmental factors, or carry goods for transportation, distribution, and sale, including service necessities and more particularly described under Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C\u0022\u003E44-C\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Plastic packaging\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_v-3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(y)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_y__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_y__p_1\u0022\u003ERecovered material shall refer to material and by-products that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste for the purpose of being collected, processed and used as a raw material in the manufacture of a recycled product;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(w)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Post_consumer_material\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Post_consumer_material\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EPost-consumer material\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer only to those materials or products generated by a business or consumer which have served their intended end use, and which have been separated or diverted from solid waste for the purpose of being collected, processed and used as a raw material in the manufacturing of a recycled product, excluding materials and by-products generated from, and commonly used within an original manufacturing process, such as mill scrap;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(w-1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Product_footprint\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Product_footprint\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EProduct footprint\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a measure of the amount of goods produced, imported, distributed or supplied by a product producer, and deemed to cause damage to the environment;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Product footprint\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(w-2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Product_producer\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Product_producer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022\u003EProduct producer\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to any of the following persons:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__item_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__item_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ebrand owner who sells or supplies any commodity under a brand, label or identity using a product it produced, or a material supplied to it by another manufacturer, or supplier; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__item_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__item_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022\u003Eproduct manufacturer or importer that supplies its commodities for the use of the general consumer, or distributes the same as a material product of a brand owner: Provided, That for purposes of Article 2 of Chapter \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A\u0022\u003EIII-A\u003C\/a\u003E, in case the commodities are manufactured, assembled or processed by a product manufacturer for another obliged enterprise which affixes its own brand name, the latter shall be deemed as the manufacturer;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listWrapUp\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__wrapup_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__wrapup_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Product producer\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__wrapup_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_w-2__list_1__wrapup_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_x\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_x\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(x)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_x__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Receptacles\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_x__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Receptacles\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_x__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_x__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EReceptacles\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to individual containers used for the source separation and the collection of recyclable materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_y\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_y\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(y)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_y__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recovered_material\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_y__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recovered_material\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_y__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_y__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ERecovered material\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to material and by-products that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste for the purpose of being collected, processed and used as a raw material in the manufacture of a recycled product;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(z)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recyclable_material\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recyclable_material\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ERecyclable material\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to any waste material retrieved from the waste stream and free from contamination that can still be converted into suitable beneficial use or for other purposes, including, but not limited to, newspaper, ferrous scrap metal, non-ferrous scrap metal, used oil, corrugated cardboard, aluminum, glass, office paper, tin cans and other materials as may be determined by the Commission;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(z)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_z__p_1\u0022\u003ERecyclable material shall refer to any waste material retrieved from the waste stream and free from contamination that can still be converted into suitable beneficial use or for other purposes, including, but not limited to, newspaper, ferrous scrap metal, non-ferrous scrap metal, used oil, corrugated cardboard, aluminum, glass, office paper, tin cans and other materials as may be determined by the Commission;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(aa)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa__p_1\u0022\u003ERecycled material shall refer to post-consumer material that has been recycled and returned to the economy;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(aa)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recycled_material\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recycled_material\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_aa__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ERecycled material\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to post-consumer material that has been recycled and returned to the economy;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(bb)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_bb__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_bb__p_1\u0022\u003ERecycling shall refer to the treating of used or waste materials through a process of making them suitable for beneficial use and for other purposes, and includes any process by which solid waste materials are transformed into new products in such a manner that the original products may lose their identity, and which may be used as raw materials for the production of other goods or services: Provided, That the collection, segregation and re-use of previously used packaging material shall be deemed recycling under this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_bb\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_bb\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ecc\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ebb\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_cc__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_cc__p_1\u0022\u003EResource conservation shall refer to the reduction of the amount of solid waste that are generated or the reduction of overall resource consumption, and utilization of recovered resources;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_bb__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recycling\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_bb__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recycling\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_bb__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_bb__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the treating of used or waste materials through a process of making them suitable for beneficial use and for other purposes, and includes any process by which solid waste materials are transformed into new products in such a manner that the original products may lose their identity, and which may be used as raw materials for the production of other goods or services: Provided, That the collection, segregation and re-use of previously used packaging material shall be deemed recycling under this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_cc\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_cc\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Edd\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ecc\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_dd__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_dd__p_1\u0022\u003EResource recovery shall refer to the collection, extraction or recovery of recyclable materials from the waste stream for the purpose of recycling, generating energy or producing a product suitable for beneficial use: Provided, That, such resource recovery facilities exclude incineration;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_cc__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Resource_conservation\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_cc__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Resource_conservation\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_cc__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_cc__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EResource conservation\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the reduction of the amount of solid waste that are generated or the reduction of overall resource consumption, and utilization of recovered resources;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_dd\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_dd\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eee\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Edd\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_dd__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Resource_recovery\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_dd__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Resource_recovery\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_dd__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_dd__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EResource recovery\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the collection, extraction or recovery of recyclable materials from the waste stream for the purpose of recycling, generating energy or producing a product suitable for beneficial use: Provided, That, such resource recovery facilities exclude incineration;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ee__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ee__p_1\u0022\u003ERe-use shall refer to the process of recovering materials intended for the same or different purpose without the alteration of physical and chemical characteristics;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ee\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ee\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eff\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eee\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ff__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ff__p_1\u0022\u003ESanitary landfill shall refer to a waste disposal site designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that exerts engineering control over significant potential environmental impacts arising from the development and operation of the facility;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ee__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Re_use\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ee__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Re_use\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ee__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ee__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ERe-use\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the process of recovering materials intended for the same or different purpose without the alteration of physical and chemical characteristics;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ff\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ff\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Egg\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eff\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_gg__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_gg__p_1\u0022\u003ESchedule of Compliance shall refer to an enforceable sequence of actions or operations to be accomplished within a stipulated time frame leading to compliance with a limitation, prohibition, or standard set forth in this Act or any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ff__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Sanitary_landfill\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ff__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Sanitary_landfill\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ff__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ff__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESanitary landfill\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a waste disposal site designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that exerts engineering control over significant potential environmental impacts arising from the development and operation of the facility;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_gg\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_gg\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ehh\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Egg\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh__p_1\u0022\u003ESecretary shall refer to the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_gg__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Schedule_of_Compliance\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_gg__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Schedule_of_Compliance\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_gg__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_gg__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESchedule of Compliance\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to an enforceable sequence of actions or operations to be accomplished within a stipulated time frame leading to compliance with a limitation, prohibition, or standard set forth in this Act or any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eii\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ehh\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ii__p_1\u0022\u003ESegregation shall refer to a solid waste management practice of separating different materials found in solid waste in order to promote recycling and re-use of resources and to reduce the volume of waste for collection and disposal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Secretary\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Secretary\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESecretary\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the Secretary of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_hh__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E of Environment and Natural Resources;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ii\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ejj\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eii\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_jj__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_jj__p_1\u0022\u003ESegregation at source shall refer to a solid waste management practice of separating, at the point of origin, different materials found in solid waste in order to promote recycling and re-use of resources and to reduce the volume of waste for collection and disposal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ii__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Segregation\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ii__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Segregation\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ii__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ii__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESegregation\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a solid waste management practice of separating different materials found in solid waste in order to promote recycling and re-use of resources and to reduce the volume of waste for collection and disposal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_jj\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_jj\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(jj)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_jj__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Segregation_at_source\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_jj__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Segregation_at_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_jj__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_jj__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESegregation at source\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to a solid waste management practice of separating, at the point of origin, different materials found in solid waste in order to promote recycling and re-use of resources and to reduce the volume of waste for collection and disposal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(kk)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(kk)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Solid_waste\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Solid_waste\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESolid waste\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to all discarded household, commercial waste, non-hazardous institutional and industrial waste, street sweepings, construction debris, agricultural waste, and other non-hazardous\/non-toxic solid waste.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__p_1\u0022\u003ESolid waste shall refer to all discarded household, commercial waste, non-hazardous institutional and industrial waste, street sweepings, construction debris, agricultural waste, and other non-hazardous\/non-toxic solid waste.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003EUnless specifically noted otherwise, the term \u0026#x201C;solid waste\u0026#x201D; as used in this Act shall not include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003EUnless specifically noted otherwise, the term \u0026#x201C;solid waste\u0026#x201D; as used in this Act shall not include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ewaste identified or listed as hazardous waste of a solid, liquid, contained gaseous or semi-solid form which may cause or contribute to an increase in mortality or in serious or incapacitating reversible illness, or acute\/chronic effect on the health of persons and other organisms;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022\u003Einfectious waste from hospitals such as equipment, instruments, utensils, and fomites of a disposable nature from patients who are suspected to have or have been diagnosed as having communicable diseases and must therefore be isolated as required by public health agencies, laboratory wastes such as pathological specimens (i.e., all tissues, specimens of blood elements, excreta, and secretions obtained from patients or laboratory animals), and disposable fomites that may harbor or transmit pathogenic organisms, and surgical operating room pathologic specimens and disposable fomites attendant thereto, and similar disposable materials from outpatient areas and emergency rooms; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_kk__list_1__item_3__p_1\u0022\u003Ewaste resulting from mining activities, including contaminated soil and debris.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ll\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ll\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ll)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ll__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ll__p_1\u0022\u003ESolid waste management shall refer to the discipline associated with the control of generation, storage, collection, transfer and transport, processing, and disposal of solid wastes in a manner that is in accord with the best principles of public health, economics, engineering, conservation, aesthetics, and other environmental considerations, and that is also responsive to public attitudes;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ll__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Solid_waste_management\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ll__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Solid_waste_management\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ll__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ll__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESolid waste management\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the discipline associated with the control of generation, storage, collection, transfer and transport, processing, and disposal of solid wastes in a manner that is in accord with the best principles of public health, economics, engineering, conservation, aesthetics, and other environmental considerations, and that is also responsive to public attitudes;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_mm\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_mm\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(mm)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_mm__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Solid_waste_management_facility\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_mm__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Solid_waste_management_facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_mm__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_mm__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESolid waste management facility\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to any resource recovery system or component thereof; any system, program, or facility for resource conservation; any facility for the collection, source separation, storage, transportation, transfer, processing, treatment, or disposal of solid waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_mm__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_mm__p_1\u0022\u003ESolid waste management facility shall refer to any resource recovery system or component thereof; any system, program, or facility for resource conservation; any facility for the collection, source separation, storage, transportation, transfer, processing, treatment, or disposal of solid waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_nn\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_nn\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(nn)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_nn__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Source_reduction\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_nn__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Source_reduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_nn__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_nn__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESource reduction\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the reduction of solid waste before it enters the solid waste stream by methods such as product design, materials substitution, materials re-use and packaging restrictions;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_nn__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_nn__p_1\u0022\u003ESource reduction shall refer to the reduction of solid waste before it enters the solid waste stream by methods such as product design, materials substitution, materials re-use and packaging restrictions;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_oo\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_oo\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(oo)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_oo__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_oo__p_1\u0022\u003ESource separation shall refer to the sorting of solid waste into some or all of its component parts at the point of generation;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_oo__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Source_separation\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_oo__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Source_separation\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_oo__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_oo__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESource separation\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the sorting of solid waste into some or all of its component parts at the point of generation;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_pp\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_pp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(pp)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_pp__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_pp__p_1\u0022\u003ESpecial wastes shall refer to household hazardous wastes such as paints, thinners, household batteries, lead-acid batteries, spray canisters and the like. These include wastes from residential and commercial sources that comprise of bulky wastes, consumer electronics, white goods, yard wastes that are collected separately, batteries, oil, and tires. These wastes are usually handled separately from other residential and commercial wastes;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_pp__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Special_wastes\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_pp__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Special_wastes\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_pp__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_pp__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESpecial wastes\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to household hazardous wastes such as paints, thinners, household batteries, lead-acid batteries, spray canisters and the like. These include wastes from residential and commercial sources that comprise of bulky wastes, consumer electronics, white goods, yard wastes that are collected separately, batteries, oil, and tires. These wastes are usually handled separately from other residential and commercial wastes;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(qq)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq__p_1\u0022\u003EStorage shall refer to the interim containment of solid waste after generation and prior to collection for ultimate recovery or disposal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Storage\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Storage\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EStorage\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the interim containment of solid waste after generation and prior to collection for ultimate recovery or disposal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(qq-1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Sustainable_consumption_and_production\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Sustainable_consumption_and_production\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ESustainable consumption and production\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to the use of services and related products that respond to basic needs and bring a better quality of life, while minimizing the use of natural resources and toxic materials, as well as the emission of wastes and pollutants over the life cycle of the service or product, so as not to jeopardize the needs of future generations;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Sustainable consumption and production\u0022 inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_qq-1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(rr)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(rr)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Transfer_stations\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Transfer_stations\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022\u003ETransfer stations\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to those facilities utilized to receive solid wastes, temporarily store, separate, convert, or otherwise process the materials in the solid wastes, or to transfer the solid wastes directly from smaller to larger vehicles for transport. This term does not include any of the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ea facility whose principal function is to receive, store, separate, convert, or otherwise process in accordance with national minimum standards, manure;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022\u003Ea facility, whose principal function is to receive, store, convert, or otherwise process wastes which have already been separated for re-use and are not intended for disposal; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_3__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe operations premises of a duly licensed solid waste handling operator who receives, stores, transfers, or otherwise processes wastes as an activity incidental to the conduct of a refuse collection and disposal business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003ETransfer stations shall refer to those facilities utilized to receive solid wastes, temporarily store, separate, convert, or otherwise process the materials in the solid wastes, or to transfer the solid wastes directly from smaller to larger vehicles for transport. This term does not include any of the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ea facility whose principal function is to receive, store, separate, convert, or otherwise process in accordance with national minimum standards, manure;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_2__p_1\u0022\u003Ea facility, whose principal function is to receive, store, convert, or otherwise process wastes which have already been separated for re-use and are not intended for disposal; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_rr__list_1__item_3__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe operations premises of a duly licensed solid waste handling operator who receives, stores, transfers, or otherwise processes wastes as an activity incidental to the conduct of a refuse collection and disposal business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ss\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ss\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ss)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ss__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ss__p_1\u0022\u003EWaste diversion shall refer to activities which reduce or eliminate the amount of solid waste from waste disposal facilities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ss__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Waste_diversion\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ss__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Waste_diversion\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ss__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_ss__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EWaste diversion\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to activities which reduce or eliminate the amount of solid waste from waste disposal facilities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_tt\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_tt\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(tt)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_tt__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-White_goods\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_tt__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-White_goods\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_tt__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_tt__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EWhite goods\u003C\/span\u003E shall refer to large worn-out or broken household, commercial, and industrial appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers and dryers collected separately. White goods are usually dismantled for the recovery of specific materials (e.g., copper, aluminum, etc.); and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_tt__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_tt__p_1\u0022\u003EWhite goods shall refer to large worn-out or broken household, commercial, and industrial appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers and dryers collected separately. White goods are usually dismantled for the recovery of specific materials (e.g., copper, aluminum, etc.); and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_uu\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_uu\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(uu)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_uu__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_uu__p_1\u0022\u003EYard waste shall refer to wood, small or chipped branches, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, vegetable residue that is recognizable as part of a plant or vegetable and other materials identified by the Commission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_uu__p_1\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Yard\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_uu__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Yard\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_uu__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_I__art_2__sec_3__list_1__item_uu__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EYard\u003C\/span\u003E waste shall refer to wood, small or chipped branches, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, vegetable residue that is recognizable as part of a plant or vegetable and other materials identified by the Commission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter II\u003Cbr\u003EInstitutional mechanism\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. National Solid Waste Management Commission\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThere is hereby established a National Solid Waste Management Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, under the Office of the President. The Commission shall be composed of \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Efourteen (14\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eeight (8\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E) members from the government sector and \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ethre\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Efiv\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ee (\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E3\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E5\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E) members from the private sector. The government sector shall be represented by the heads of the following agencies in their \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eex officio\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Ci class=\u0022ins akn-i\u0022\u003Eex officio\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E capacity:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E of the Interior and Local Government (DILG);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_3__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E of Science and Technology (DOST);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_4__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment of Public Works and Highways\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E of Health\u003C\/ins\u003E (D\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EPW\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EO\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EH);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_5__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment of Health\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E of Trade and Industry\u003C\/ins\u003E (D\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EOH\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003ETI\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_6__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment of Trade and Industry\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_6__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_6__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E of Agriculture\u003C\/ins\u003E (D\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ETI\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EA\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_7__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment of Agriculture (DA);\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EMetro Manila Development Authority (MMDA); and\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_8__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_8__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EMetro Manila Development Authority (MMDA);\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EUnion of Local Authorities of the Philippines.\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(9)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_9__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_9__p_1\u0022\u003ELeague of provincial governors;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_10\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(10)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_10__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_10__p_1\u0022\u003ELeague of city mayors;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_11\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(11)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_11__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_11__p_1\u0022\u003ELeague of municipal mayors;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_12\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(12)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_12__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_12__p_1\u0022\u003EAssociation of barangay councils;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_13\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_13\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(13)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_13__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_13__p_1\u0022\u003ETechnical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA); and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_14\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(14)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_14__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__para_14__p_1\u0022\u003EPhilippine Information Agency.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-hcontainer\u0022 data-name=\u0022hcontainer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__hcontainer_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__hcontainer_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe private sector shall be represented by the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe private sector shall be represented by the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_a__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EA\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EThree (3)\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E representative\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Es\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Efrom nongovernment organizations (NGOs) w\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ehose principal purpose is to promote recycling and the protection of air and water qualit\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eith a track record on solid waste management or waste reduction, recychng and resource recover\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ey;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_b__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the recycling\u003Cins\u003E, composting, or resource recovery and processing\u003C\/ins\u003E industry; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__subpara_c__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the manufacturing \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eor\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eindustry,\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E packaging industry\u003Cins\u003E, or obliged enterprises\u003C\/ins\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EThe Commission may, from time to time, call on an\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EProvided, That representatives from the private sector shall be appointed b\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ey \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eo\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ethe\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Er concerned agencies or sectors as it may deem necess\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E President for a term of three (3) ye\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ear\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ey\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Es\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_II__sec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_II__sec_4\u0022\u003E4\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 4 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003EProvided, That representatives from the NGOs, recycling and manufacturing or packaging industries shall be nominated through a process designed by themselves and shall be appointed by the President for a term of three (3) years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_3\u0022\u003EProvided, further, That the Secretaries of the member agencies of the Commission shall formulate action plans for their respective agencies to complement the National Solid Waste Management Framework.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_4\u0022\u003EThe Department Secretary and a private sector representative of the Commission shall serve as chairman and vice chairman, respectively. The private sector representatives of the Commission shall be appointed on the basis of their integrity, high degree of professionalism and having distinguished themselves in environmental and resource management. The members of the Commission shall serve and continue to hold office until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified. Should a member of the Commission fail to complete his\/her term, the successor shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines but only for the unexpired portion of the term. Finally, the members shall be entitled to reasonable traveling expenses and honoraria.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_4__wrapup__p_5\u0022\u003EThe Department, through the Environmental Management Bureau, shall provide secretariat support to the Commission. The Secretariat shall be headed by an executive director who shall be nominated by the members of the Commission and appointed by the chairman.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Powers and functions of the Commission\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Commission shall oversee the implementation of solid waste management plans and prescribe policies to achieve the objectives of this Act. The Commission shall undertake the following activities:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EPrepare the national solid waste management framework;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EApprove local solid waste management plans in accordance with its rules and regulations;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EReview and monitor the implementation of local solid waste management plans;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003ECoordinate the operation of local solid waste management boards in the provincial and city\/municipal levels;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003ETo the maximum extent feasible, utilizing existing resources, assist provincial, city and municipal solid waste management boards in the preparation, modification, and implementation of waste management plans;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop a model provincial, city and municipal solid waste management plan that will establish prototypes of the content and format which provinces, cities and municipalities may use in meeting the requirements of the National Solid Waste Management Framework;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EAdopt a program to provide technical and other capability building assistance and support to local government units in the development and implementation of source reduction programs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop and implement a program to assist local government units in the identification of markets for materials that are diverted from disposal facilities through re-use, recycling, and composting, and other environment-friendly methods;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop a mechanism for the imposition of sanctions for the violation of environmental rules and regulations;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003EManage the Solid Waste Management Fund;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_k\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_k\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_k__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_k__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop and prescribe procedures for the issuance of appropriate permits and clearances;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_l\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_l\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(l)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_l__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_l__p_1\u0022\u003EReview the incentives scheme for effective solid waste management, for purposes of ensuring relevance and efficiency in achieving the objectives of this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_m\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_m\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(m)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_m__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_m__p_1\u0022\u003EFormulate the necessary education promotion and information campaign strategies;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_n\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_n\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(n)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_n__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_n__p_1\u0022\u003EEstablish, after notice and hearing of the parties concerned, standards, criteria, guidelines and formula that are fair, equitable and reasonable, in establishing tipping charges and rates that the proponent will charge in the operation and management of solid waste management facilities and technologies;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_o\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_o\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(o)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_o__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_o__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop safety nets and alternative livelihood programs for small recyclers and other sectors that will be affected as a result of the construction and\/or operation of a solid waste management recycling plant or facility;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_p\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(p)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_p__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_p__p_1\u0022\u003EFormulate and update a list of non-environmentally acceptable materials in accordance with the provisions of this Act. For this purpose, it shall be necessary that proper consultation be conducted by the Commission with all concerned industries to ensure a list that is based on technological and economic viability;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_q\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_q\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(q)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_q__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_q__p_1\u0022\u003EEncourage private sector initiatives, community participation and investments resource recovery-based livelihood programs for local communities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_r\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_r\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(r)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_r__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_r__p_1\u0022\u003EEncourage all local government agencies and all local government units to patronize products manufactured using recycled and recyclable materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_s\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_s\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(s)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_s__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_s__p_1\u0022\u003EPropose and adopt regulations requiring the source separation and post separation collection, segregated collection, processing, marketing and sale of organic and designated recyclable material generated in each local government unit; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(t)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EStudy and review the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003EStandards, criteria and guidelines for the promulgation and implementation of an integrated national solid waste management framework; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_5__para_t__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003ECriteria and guidelines for siting, design, operation and maintenance of solid waste management facilities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E6. Meetings\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_6__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Commission shall meet at least once a month. The presence of at least a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The chairman, or in his absence the vice chairman, shall be the presiding officer. In the absence of the heads of the agencies mentioned in Sec. 4 of this Act, they may designate permanent representatives to attend the meetings.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E7. The National Ecology Center\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThere shall be estab\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eli\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eh\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eshed a National Ecology Center\u003Cins\u003E (NEC)\u003C\/ins\u003E under the Commission which shall provide \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Econsulting\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Etechnical expertise\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, information, training, and networking services for the implementation of the provisions of this Act.\u003Cins\u003E As part of its oversight function, the NSWMC shall have direct supervision over the NEC.\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__intro__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__intro__p_2\u0022\u003EIn this regard, \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ei\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Et\u003Cins\u003Ehe NEC\u003C\/ins\u003E shall perform the following functions:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EFacilitate training and education in integrated ecological solid waste management;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EEstablish and manage a solid waste management information data\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ebase, in coordination with the DTI and other concerned agencies:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003Eon solid waste generation and management techniques as well as the management, technical and operational approaches to resource recovery;\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;and\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003Eof processors\/recyclers, the list of materials being recycled or bought by them and their respective prices;\u003Cins\u003E and\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_b__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003Eon the rate of recovery of each type of plastic waste, updated semi-annually;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EPromote the development of a recycling market through the establishment of a national \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Erecycling\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Enetwork that will enhance the opportunity to recycle;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EProvide or facilitate expert assistance in pilot modeling of solid waste management facilities; and\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EMaintain an EPR Registry that contains the registered EPR programs submitted by obliged enterprises or Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs);\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDevelop, test, and disseminate model waste minimization and reduction auditing procedures for evaluating options.\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EMonitor and evaluate the compliance of obliged enterprisesand PROs, with the registration of their EPR programs;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_f\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop and maintain a database, which includes digital formats, subject to the provisions of Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G\u0022\u003E44-G\u003C\/a\u003E, and ensure that it is rehable, effective, secure, transparent, and accessible to the public;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_g\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EReceive sampling and assessment reports submitted pursuant to second paragraph of Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H\u0022\u003E44-H\u003C\/a\u003E and undertake the necessary action on such reports, or complaints from any citizen against a waste generator, an obliged enterprises, PRO, or waste management entity, for the purpose of improving compliance with the law;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_h\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EProvide or facilitate expert assistance in pilot modeling of solid waste management facilities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_i\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop, test, and disseminate model on waste minimization and reduction auditing procedures for evaluating options; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003EWithin one (1) year after the effectivity of the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, provide an assessment on the volume or footprint of other generated wastes, for priority inclusion in the EPR scheme.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_2\u0022\u003EThe National Ecology Center shall be headed by the Assistant Director of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Bureau\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003EBureau\u003C\/span\u003E in his\/her \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003Eex officio\u003C\/i\u003E capacity. The Assistant Director shall regularly submit reports as may be required by the NSWMC in its monthly meetings. The reports of the NEC shall be consolidated by the NSWMC Secretariat for submission to the NSWMC. The NEC shall maintain a multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary pool of experts including those from the academe, inventors, practicing professionals, business and industry, youth, women, and other concerned sectors, who shall be screened according to qualifications set by the Commission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_II__sec_7\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_II__sec_7\u0022\u003E7\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 5 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__para_j__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_7__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EThe National Ecology Center shall be headed by the director of the Bureau in his ex officio capacity. It shall maintain a multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary pool of experts including those from the academe, inventors, practicing professionals, business and industry, youth, women and other concerned sectors, who shall be screened according to qualifications set by the Commission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E8. Role of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the furtherance of the objectives of this Act, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E shall have the following functions:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EChair the Commission created pursuant to this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EPrepare an annual National Solid Waste Management Status Report;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EPrepare and distribute information, education and communication materials on solid waste management;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EEstablish methods and other parameters for the measurement of waste reduction, collection and disposal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EProvide technical and other capability building assistance and support to the LGUs in the development and implementation of local solid waste management plans and programs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003ERecommend policies to eliminate barriers to waste reduction programs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EExercise visitorial and enforcement powers to ensure strict compliance with this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EPerform such other powers and functions necessary to achieve the objectives of this Act; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_8__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EIssue rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_9\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E9. Visitorial powers of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_9__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_9__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_9__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_9__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_9__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_9__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E or its duly authorized representative shall have access to, and the right to copy therefrom, the records required to be maintained pursuant to the provisions of this Act. The \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESecretary\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Secretary\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_9__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_9__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003ESecretary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E or the duly authorized representative shall likewise have the right to enter the premises of any generator, recycler or manufacturer, or other facilities any time to question any employee or investigate any fact, condition or matter which may be necessary to determine any violation, or which may aid in the effective enforcement of this Act and its implementing rules and regulations. This Section shall not apply to private dwelling places unless the visitorial power is otherwise judicially authorized.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_10\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E10. Role of LGUs in solid waste management\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_10__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_10__p_1\u0022\u003EPursuant to the relevant provisions of R.A. No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code, the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective jurisdictions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_10__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_10__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESegregation\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Segregation\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_10__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_10__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003ESegregation\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for biodegradable, compostable and reusable wastes: Provided, That the collection of non-recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or city.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E11. Provincial Solid Waste Management Board\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA Provincial Solid Waste Management Board shall be established in every province, to be chaired by the governor. Its members shall include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAll the mayors of its component cities and municipalities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EOne (1) representative from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to be represented by the chairperson of either the Committees on Environment or Health or their equivalent committees, to be nominated by the presiding officer;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EThe provincial health and\/or general services officers, whichever may be recommended by the governor;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EThe provincial environment and natural resources officer;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EThe provincial engineer;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003ECongressional representative\/s from each congressional district within the province;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the NGO sector whose principal purpose is to promote recycling and the protection of air and water quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the recycling industry;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the manufacturing or packaging industry; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative of each concerned government agency possessing relevant technical and marketing expertise as may be determined by the Board.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-hcontainer\u0022 data-name=\u0022hcontainer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Provincial Solid Waste Management Board may, from time to time, call on any other concerned agencies or sectors as it may deem necessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_1__p_2\u0022\u003EProvided, That representatives from the NGOs, recycling and manufacturing or packaging industries shall be selected through a process designed by themselves and shall be endorsed by the government agency representatives of the Board: Provided, further, That in the Province of Palawan, the Board shall be chaired by the chairman of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development, pursuant to Republic Act No. 7611.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_1__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_1__p_3\u0022\u003EIn the case of Metro Manila, the Board shall be chaired by the chairperson of the MMDA and its members shall include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003EAll mayors of its component cities and municipalities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the NGO sector whose principal purpose is to promote recycling and the protection of air and water quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the recycling industry; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_iv\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_iv\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iv)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the manufacturing or packaging industry.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-hcontainer\u0022 data-name=\u0022hcontainer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Board may, from time to time, call on any other concerned agencies or sectors as it may deem necessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_2__p_2\u0022\u003EProvided, That representatives from the NGOs, recycling and manufacturing or packaging industries shall be selected through a process designed by themselves and shall be endorsed by the government agency representatives of the Board.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_2__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__hcontainer_2__p_3\u0022\u003EThe Provincial Solid Waste Management Board shall have the following functions and responsibilities:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop a provincial solid waste management plan from the submitted solid waste management plans of the respective city and municipal solid waste management boards herein created. It shall review and integrate the submitted plans of all its component cities and municipalities and ensure that the various plans complement each other, and have the requisite components. The Provincial Solid Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Commission for approval.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_1__p_2\u0022\u003EThe Provincial Plan shall reflect the general program of action and initiatives of the provincial government in implementing a solid waste management program that would support the various initiatives of its component cities and municipalities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003EProvide the necessary logistical and operational support to its component cities and municipalities in consonance with subsection (f) of Sec. 17 of the Local Government Code;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003ERecommend measures and safeguards against pollution and for the preservation of the natural ecosystem;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003ERecommend measures to generate resources, funding and implementation of projects and activities as specified in the duly approved solid waste management plans;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_5__p_1\u0022\u003EIdentify areas within its jurisdiction which have common solid waste management problems and are appropriate units for planning local solid waste management services in accordance with Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III__art_6__sec_41\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III__art_6__sec_41\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E41\u003C\/a\u003E hereof;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_6__p_1\u0022\u003ECoordinate the efforts of the component cities and municipalities in the implementation of the Provincial Solid Waste Management Plan;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_7__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop an appropriate incentive scheme as an integral component of the Provincial Solid Waste Management Plan;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_8__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_8__p_1\u0022\u003EConvene joint meetings of the provincial, city and municipal solid waste management boards at least every quarter for purposes of integrating, synchronizing, monitoring and evaluating the development and implementation of its provincial solid waste management plan;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(9)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_9__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_9__p_1\u0022\u003ERepresent any of its component city or municipality in coordinating its resource and operational requirements with agencies of the national government;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_10\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(10)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_10__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_10__p_1\u0022\u003EOversee the implementation of the Provincial Solid Waste Management Plan;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_11\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(11)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_11__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_11__p_1\u0022\u003EReview every two (2) years or as the need arises the Provincial Solid Waste Management Plan for purposes of ensuring its sustainability, viability, effectiveness and relevance in relation to local and international developments in the field of solid waste management; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_12\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(12)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_12__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_11__subpara_12__p_1\u0022\u003EAllow for the clustering of LGUs for the solution of common solid waste management problems.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E12. City and Municipal Solid Waste Management Board\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EEach city or municipality shall form a City or Municipal Waste Management Board that shall prepare, submit and implement a plan for the safe and sanitary management of solid waste generated in areas under its geographic and political coverage.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__intro__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__intro__p_2\u0022\u003EThe City or Municipal Solid Waste Management Board shall be composed of the city or municipal mayor as head with the following as members:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EOne (1) representative of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or the Sangguniang Bayan, preferably chairpersons of either the Committees on Environment or Health, who will be designated by the presiding officer;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EPresident of the Association of Barangay Councils in the municipality or city;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EChairperson of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from NGOs whose principal purpose is to promote recycling and the protection of air and water quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the recycling industry;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative from the manufacturing or packaging industry; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EA representative of each concerned government agency possessing relevant technical and marketing expertise as may be determined by the Board.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-hcontainer\u0022 data-name=\u0022hcontainer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__hcontainer_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__hcontainer_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe City or Municipal Solid Waste Management Board may, from time to time, call on any concerned agencies or sectors as it may deem necessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__hcontainer_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__hcontainer_1__p_2\u0022\u003EProvided, That representatives from the NGOs, recycling and manufacturing or packaging industries shall be selected through a process designed by themselves and shall be endorsed by the government agency representatives of the Board.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__hcontainer_1__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__hcontainer_1__p_3\u0022\u003EThe City and Municipal Solid Waste Boards shall have the following duties and responsibilities:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop the City or Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan that shall ensure the long-term management of solid waste, as well as integrate the various solid waste management plans and strategies of the barangays in its area of jurisdiction. In the development of the Solid Waste Management Plan, it shall conduct consultations with the various sectors of the community;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003EAdopt measures to promote and ensure the viability and effective implementation of solid waste management programs in its component barangays;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003EMonitor the implementation of the City or Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan through its various political subdivisions and in cooperation with the private sector and the NGOs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003EAdopt specific revenue-generating measures to promote the viability of its Solid Waste Management Plan;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_5__p_1\u0022\u003EConvene regular meetings for purposes of planning and coordinating the implementation of the solid waste management plans of the respective component barangays;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_6__p_1\u0022\u003EOversee the implementation of the City or Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_7__p_1\u0022\u003EReview every two (2) years or as the need arises the City or Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan for purposes of ensuring its sustainability, viability, effectiveness and relevance in relation to local and international developments in the field of solid waste management;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_8__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_8__p_1\u0022\u003EDevelop the specific mechanics and guidelines for the implementation of the City or Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(9)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_9__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_9__p_1\u0022\u003ERecommend to appropriate local government authorities specific measures or proposals for franchise or build-operate-transfer agreements with duly recognized institutions, pursuant to R.A. 6957, to provide either exclusive or non-exclusive authority for the collection, transfer, storage, processing, recycling or disposal of municipal solid waste. The proposals shall take into consideration appropriate government rules and regulations on contracts, franchises and build-operate-transfer agreements;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_10\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(10)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_10__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_10__p_1\u0022\u003EProvide the necessary logistical and operational support to its component cities and municipalities in consonance with subsection (f) of Sec. 17 of the Local Government Code;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_11\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(11)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_11__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_11__p_1\u0022\u003ERecommend measures and safeguards against pollution and for the preservation of the natural ecosystem; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_12\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(12)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_12__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_12__subpara_12__p_1\u0022\u003ECoordinate the efforts of its component barangays in the implementation of the city or municipal Solid Waste Management Plan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_13\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_13\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E13. Establishment of multi-purpose environment cooperatives or associations in every LGU\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_II__sec_13__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_II__sec_13__p_1\u0022\u003EMulti-purpose cooperatives and associations that shall undertake activities to promote the implementation and\/or directly undertake projects in compliance with the provisions of this Act shall be encouraged and promoted in every LGU.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter III\u003Cbr\u003EComprehensive solid waste management\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 1 \u0026#x2013; General provisions\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E14. National Solid Waste Management Status Report\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, in coordination with the DOH and other concerned agencies, shall within six (6) months after the effectivity of this Act, prepare a National Solid Waste Management Status Report which shall be used as a basis in formulating the National Solid Waste Management Framework provided in Sec. 15 of this Act. The concerned agencies shall submit to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E relevant data necessary for the completion of the said report within three (3) months following the effectivity of this Act. The said report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EInventory of existing solid waste facilities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EGeneral waste characterization, taking into account the type, quantity of waste generated and estimation of volume and type of waste for reduction and recycling;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EProjection of waste generation;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe varying regional geologic, hydrologic, climatic, and other factors vital in the implementation of solid waste practices to ensure the reasonable protection of:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe quality of surface and groundwater from leachate contamination;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe quality of surface waters from surface run-off contamination; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_d__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003Eambient air quality.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EPopulation density, distribution and projected growth;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EThe political, economic, organizational, financial and management problems affecting comprehensive solid waste management;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003ESystems and techniques of waste reduction, re-use and recycling;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EAvailable markets for recyclable materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EEstimated cost of collecting, storing, transporting, marketing and disposal of wastes and recyclable materials; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003EPertinent qualitative and quantitative information concerning the extent of solid waste management problems and solid waste management activities undertaken by local government units and the waste generators.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EProvided, That the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_14__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, in consultation with concerned agencies, shall review, update and publish a National Solid Waste Management Status Report every two (2) years or as the need arises.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E15. National Solid Waste Management Framework\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EWithin six (6) months from the completion of the national solid waste management status report under Sec. 14 of this Act, the Commission created under Sec. 4 of this Act shall, with public participation, formulate and implement a National Solid Waste Management Framework. Such framework shall consider and include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAnalysis and evaluation of the current state, trends, projections of solid waste management on the national, provincial and municipal levels;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EIdentification of critical solid waste facilities and local government units which will need closer monitoring and\/or regulation;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003ECharacteristics and conditions of collection, storage, processing, disposal, operating methods, techniques and practices, location of facilities where such operating methods, techniques and practices are conducted, taking into account the nature of the waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EWaste diversion\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Waste_diversion\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EWaste diversion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E goal pursuant to Sec. 20 of this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003ESchedule for the closure and\/or upgrading of open and controlled dumps pursuant to Sec. 37 of this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EMethods of closing or upgrading open dumps for purposes of eliminating potential health hazards;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EThe profile of sources, including industrial, commercial, domestic and other sources;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EPractical applications of environmentally sound techniques of waste minimization such as, but not limited to, resource conservation, segregation at source, recycling, resource recovery, including waste-to-energy generation, re-use and composting;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EA technical and economic description of the level of performance that can be attained by various available solid waste management practices which provide for the protection of public health and the environment;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003EAppropriate solid waste facilities and conservation systems;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_k\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_k\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_k__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_k__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ERecycling\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recycling\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_k__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_k__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E programs for the recyclable materials, such as but not limited to glass, paper, plastic and metal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_l\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_l\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(l)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_l__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_l__p_1\u0022\u003EVenues for public participation from all sectors at all phases\/stages of the waste management program\/project;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_m\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_m\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(m)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_m__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_m__p_1\u0022\u003EInformation and education campaign strategies;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(n)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA description of levels of performance and appropriate methods and degrees of control that provide, at the minimum, for protection of public health and welfare through:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EProtection of the quality of groundwater and surface waters from leachate and run-off contamination;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003EDisease and epidemic prevention and control;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003EPrevention and control of offensive odor; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_n__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003ESafety and aesthetics.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_o\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_o\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(o)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_o__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_o__p_1\u0022\u003EMinimum criteria to be used by the local government units to define ecological solid waste management practices. As much as practicable, such guidelines shall also include minimum information for use in deciding the adequate location, design, and construction of facilities associated with solid waste management practices, including the consideration of regional, geographic, demographic, and climatic factors; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_p\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(p)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_p__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_15__para_p__p_1\u0022\u003EThe method and procedure for the phaseout and the eventual closure within eighteen (18) months from the effectivity of this Act in case of existing open dumps and\/or sanitary landfills located within an aquifer, groundwater reservoir or watershed area.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_16\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_16\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E16. Local government solid waste management plans\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_16__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_16__p_1\u0022\u003EThe province, city or municipality, through its local solid waste management boards, shall prepare its respective 10-year solid waste management plans consistent with the national solid waste management framework: Provided, That the waste management plan shall be for the re-use, recycling and composting of wastes generated in their respective jurisdictions: Provided, further, That the solid waste management plan of the LGU shall ensure the efficient management of solid waste generated within its jurisdiction. The plan shall place primary emphasis on implementation of all feasible re-use, recycling, and composting programs while identifying the amount of landfill and transformation capacity that will be needed for solid waste which cannot be re-used, recycled, or composted. The plan shall contain all the components provided in Sec. 17 of this Act and a timetable for the implementation of the solid waste management program in accordance with the National Framework and pursuant to the provisions of this Act: Provided, finally, That it shall be reviewed and updated every year by the provincial, city or municipal solid waste management board.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_16__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_16__p_2\u0022\u003EFor LGUs which have considered solid waste management alternatives to comply with Sec. 37 of this Act, but are unable to utilize such alternatives, a timetable or schedule of compliance specifying the remedial measures and eventual compliance shall be included in the plan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_16__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_16__p_3\u0022\u003EAll local government solid waste management plans shall be subjected to the approval of the Commission. The plan shall be consistent with the national framework and in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of the policies set by the Commission: Provided, That in the Province of Palawan, the local government solid waste management plan shall be approved by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development, pursuant to R.A. No. 7611.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E17. The components of the local government solid waste management plan\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe solid waste management plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following components:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003ECity or municipal profile\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe plan shall indicate the following background information on the city or municipality and its component barangays, covering important highlights of the distinct geographic and other conditions:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EEstimated population of each barangay within the city or municipality and population projection for a 10-year period;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003EIllustration or map of the city\/municipality, indicating locations of residential, commercial, and industrial centers, and agricultural area, as well as dump sites, landfills and other solid waste facilities. The illustration shall indicate as well, the proposed sites for disposal and other solid waste facilities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003EEstimated solid waste generation and projection by source, such as residential, market, commercial, industrial, construction\/demolition, street waste, agricultural, agro-industrial, institutional, other wastes; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_a__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003EInventory of existing waste disposal and other solid waste facilities and capacities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EWaste characterization\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the initial source reduction and recycling element of a local waste management plan, the LGU waste characterization component shall identify the constituent materials which comprise the solid waste generated within the jurisdiction of the LGU. The information shall be representative of the solid waste generated and disposed of within that area. The constituent materials shall be identified by volume, percentage in weight or its volumetric equivalent, material type, and source of generation which includes residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, or other sources. Future revisions of waste characterization studies shall identify the constituent materials which comprise the solid waste disposed of at permitted disposal facilities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ECollection\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Collection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__term_1\u0022\u003ECollection\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E and transfer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe plan shall take into account the geographic subdivisions to define the coverage of the solid waste collection area in every barangay. The barangay shall be responsible for ensuring that a 100% collection efficiency from residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural sources, where necessary within its area of coverage, is achieved. Toward this end, the plan shall define and identify the specific strategies and activities to be undertaken by its component barangays, taking into account the following concerns:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EAvailability and provision of properly designed containers or receptacles in selected collection points for the temporary storage of solid waste while awaiting collection and transfer to processing sites or to final disposal sites;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESegregation\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Segregation\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ESegregation\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E of different types of solid waste for re-use, recycling and composting;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003EHauling and transfer of solid waste from source or collection points to processing sites or final disposal sites;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003EIssuance and enforcement of ordinances to effectively implement a collection system in the barangay; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__subpara_5__p_1\u0022\u003EProvision of properly trained officers and workers to handle solid waste disposal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_c__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EThe plan shall define and specify the methods and systems for the transfer of solid waste from specific collection points to solid waste management facilities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EProcessing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EThe plan shall define the methods and the facilities required to process the solid waste, including the use of intermediate treatment facilities for composting, recycling, conversion and other waste processing systems. Other appropriate waste processing technologies may also be considered provided that such technologies conform with internationally-acceptable and other standards set in other laws and regulations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESource reduction\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Source_reduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__term_1\u0022\u003ESource reduction\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe source reduction component shall include a program and implementation schedule which shows the methods by which the LGU will, in combination with the recycling and composting components, reduce a sufficient amount of solid waste disposed of in accordance with the diversion requirements of Sec. 20.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__intro__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__intro__p_2\u0022\u003EThe source reduction component shall describe the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003Estrategies in reducing the volume of solid waste generated at source;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003Emeasures for implementing such strategies and the resources necessary to carry out such activities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003Eother appropriate waste reduction technologies that may also be considered, provided that such technologies conform with the standards set pursuant to this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe types of wastes to be reduced pursuant to Sec. 15 of this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_5__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe methods that the LGU will use to determine the categories of solid wastes to be diverted from disposal at a disposal facility through re-use, recycling and composting; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__subpara_6__p_1\u0022\u003Enew facilities and of expansion of existing facilities which will be needed to implement re\u0026#xAD;use, recycling and composting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_e__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EThe LGU source reduction component shall include the evaluation and identification of rate structures and fees for the purpose of reducing the amount of waste generated, and other source reduction strategies, including but not limited to, programs and economic incentives provided under Sec. 45 of this Act to reduce the use of non-recyclable materials, replace disposable materials and products with reusable materials and products, reduce packaging, and increase the efficiency of the use of paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and other materials. The waste reduction activities of the community shall also take into account, among others, local capability, economic viability, technical requirements, social concerns, disposition of residual waste and environmental impact: Provided, That, projection of future facilities needed and estimated cost shall be incorporated in the plan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ERecycling\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recycling\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__term_1\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe recycling component shall include a program and implementation schedule which shows the methods by which the LGU shall, in combination with the source reduction and composting components, reduce a sufficient amount of solid waste disposed of in accordance with the diversion requirements set in Sec. 20.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__intro__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__intro__p_2\u0022\u003EThe LGU recycling component shall describe the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe types of materials to be recycled under the programs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe methods for determining the categories of solid wastes to be diverted from disposal at a disposal facility through recycling; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003ENew facilities and expansion of existing facilities needed to implement the recycling component.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EThe LGU recycling component shall describe methods for developing the markets for recycled materials, including, but not limited to, an evaluation of the feasibility of procurement preferences for the purchase of recycled products. Each LGU may determine and grant a price preference to encourage the purchase of recycled products.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003EThe five-year strategy for collecting, processing, marketing and selling the designated recyclable materials shall take into account persons engaged in the business of recycling or persons otherwise providing recycling services before the effectivity of this Act. Such strategy may be based upon the results of the waste composition analysis performed pursuant to this Section or information obtained in the course of past collection of solid waste by the local government unit, and may include recommendations with respect to increasing the number of materials designated for recycling pursuant to this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_3\u0022\u003EThe LGU recycling component shall evaluate industrial, commercial, residential, agricultural, governmental, and other curbside, mobile, drop-off, and buy-back recycling programs, manual and automated materials recovery facilities, zoning, building code changes and rate structures which encourage recycling of materials. The Solid Waste Management Plan shall indicate the specific measures to be undertaken to meet the waste diversion specified under Sec. 20 of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_4\u0022\u003ERecommended revisions to the building ordinances, requiring newly-constructed buildings and buildings undergoing specified alterations to contain storage space, devices or mechanisms that facilitate source separation and storage of designated recyclable materials to enable the local government unit to efficiently collect, process, market and sell the designated materials. Such recommendations shall include, but shall not be limited to separate chutes to facilitate source separation in multi-family dwellings, storage areas that conform to fire and safety code regulations, and specialized storage containers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_f__wrapup__p_5\u0022\u003EThe Solid Waste Management Plan shall indicate the specific measures to be undertaken to meet the recycling goals pursuant to the objectives of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EComposting\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Composting\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__term_1\u0022\u003EComposting\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe composting component shall include a program and implementation schedule which shows the methods by which the LGU shall, in combination with the source reduction and recycling components, reduce a sufficient amount of solid waste disposed of within its jurisdiction to comply with the diversion requirements of Sec. 20 hereof.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__intro__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__intro__p_2\u0022\u003EThe LGU composting component shall describe the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe types of materials which will be composted under the programs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe methods for determining the categories of solid wastes to be diverted from disposal at a disposal facility through composting; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003ENew facilities, and expansion of existing facilities needed to implement the composting component.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_g__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EThe LGU composting component shall describe methods for developing the markets for composted materials, including, but not limited to, an evaluation of the feasibility of procurement preferences for the purchase of composted products. Each LGU may determine and grant a price preference to encourage the purchase of composted products.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESolid waste\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Solid_waste\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__term_1\u0022\u003ESolid waste\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E facility capacity and final disposal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe solid waste facility component shall include, but shall not be limited to, a projection of the amount of disposal capacity needed to accommodate the solid waste generated, reduced by the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EImplementation of source reduction, recycling, and composting programs required in this Section or through implementation of other waste diversion activities pursuant to Sec. 20 of this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003EAny permitted disposal facility which will be available during the 10-year planning period; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003EAll disposal capacity which has been secured through an agreement with another LGU, or through an agreement with a solid waste enterprise.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EThe plan shall identify existing and proposed disposal sites and waste management facilities in the city or municipality or in other areas. The plan shall specify the strategies for the efficient disposal of waste through existing disposal facilities and the identification of prospective sites for future use. The selection and development of disposal sites shall be made on the basis of internationally accepted standards and on the guidelines set in Secs. 41 and 42 of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003EStrategies shall be included to improve said existing sites to reduce adverse impact on health and the environment, and to extend life span and capacity. The plan shall clearly define projections for future disposal site requirements and the estimated cost for these efforts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__wrapup__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__wrapup__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EOpen dump\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Open_dump\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__wrapup__p_3__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_h__wrapup__p_3__term_1\u0022\u003EOpen dump\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E sites shall not be allowed as final disposal sites. If an open dump site is existing within the city or municipality, the plan shall make provisions for its closure or eventual phase out within the period specified under the framework and pursuant to the provisions under Sec. 37 of this Act. As an alternative, sanitary landfill sites shall be developed and operated as a final disposal site for solid and, eventually, residual wastes of a municipality or city or a cluster of municipalities and\/or cities. Sanitary landfills shall be designed and operated in accordance with the guidelines set under Secs. 40 and 41 of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EEducation and public information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EThe education and public information component shall describe how the LGU will educate and inform its citizens about the source reduction, recycling, and composting programs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_i__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_i__p_2\u0022\u003EThe plan shall make provisions to ensure that information on waste collection services, solid waste management and related health and environmental concerns are widely disseminated among the public. This shall be undertaken through the print and broadcast media and other government agencies in the municipality. The DECS and the Commission on Higher Education shall ensure that waste management shall be incorporated in the curriculum of primary, secondary and college students.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003ESpecial waste\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003EThe special waste component shall include existing waste handling and disposal practices for special wastes or household hazardous wastes, and the identification of current and proposed programs to ensure the proper handling, re-use, and long-term disposal of special wastes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_k\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_k\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EResource requirement and funding\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_k__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_k__p_1\u0022\u003EThe funding component includes identification and description of project costs, revenues, and revenue sources the LGU will use to implement all components of the LGU solid waste management plan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_k__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_k__p_2\u0022\u003EThe plan shall likewise indicate specific projects, activities, equipment and technological requirements for which outside sourcing of funds or materials may be necessary to carry out the specific components of the plan. It shall define the specific uses for its resource requirements and indicate its costs. The plan shall likewise indicate how the province, city or municipality intends to generate the funds for the acquisition of its resource requirements. It shall also indicate if certain resource requirements are being or will be sourced from fees, grants, donations, local funding and other means. This will serve as basis for the determination and assessment of incentives which may be extended to the province, city or municipality as provided for in Sec. 45 of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_l\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_l\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(l)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EPrivatization of solid waste management projects\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_l__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_l__p_1\u0022\u003EThe plan shall likewise indicate specific measures to promote the participation of the private sector in the management of solid wastes, particularly in the generation and development of the essential technologies for solid waste management. Specific projects or component activities of the plan which may be offered as private sector investment activity shall be identified and promoted as such. Appropriate incentives for private sector involvement in solid waste management shall likewise be established and provided for in the plan, in consonance with Sec. 45 hereof and other existing laws, policies and regulations; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_m\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_m\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(m)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EIncentive programs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_m__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_17__para_m__p_1\u0022\u003EA program providing for incentives, cash or otherwise, which shall encourage the participation of concerned sectors shall likewise be included in the plan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_18\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_18\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E18. Owner and operator\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_18__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_18__p_1\u0022\u003EResponsibility for compliance with the standards in this Act shall rest with the owner and\/or operator. If specifically designated, the operator is considered to have primary responsibility for compliance; however, this does not relieve the owner of the duty to take all reasonable steps to assure compliance with these standards and any assigned conditions. When the title to a disposal is transferred to another person, the new owner shall be notified by the previous owner of the existence of these standards and of the conditions assigned to assure compliance.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_19\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_19\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E19. Waste characterization\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_19__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_19__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_19__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_19__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, in coordination with the LGUs, shall be responsible for the establishment of the guidelines for the accurate characterization of wastes including determination of whether or not wastes will be compatible with containment features and other wastes, and whether or not wastes are required to be managed as hazardous wastes under R.A. 6969, otherwise known as the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_20\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E20. Establishing mandatory solid waste diversion\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_20__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_1__sec_20__p_1\u0022\u003EEach LGU plan shall include an implementation schedule which shows that within five (5) years after the effectivity of this Act, the LGU shall divert at least 25% of all solid waste from waste disposal facilities through re-use, recycling, and composting activities and other resource recovery activities: Provided, That the waste diversion goals shall be increased every three (3) years thereafter: Provided, further, That nothing in this Section prohibits a local government unit from implementing re-use, recycling, and composting activities designed to exceed the goal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 2 \u0026#x2013; \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESegregation\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Segregation\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__term_1\u0022\u003ESegregation\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E of wastes\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E21. Mandatory segregation of solid wastes\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe LGUs shall evaluate alternative roles for the public and private sectors in providing collection services, type of collection system, or combination of systems, that best meet their needs: Provided, That segregation of wastes shall primarily be conducted at the source, to include household, institutional, industrial, commercial and agricultural sources: Provided, further, That wastes shall be segregated into the categories provided in Sec. 22 of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__intro__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__intro__p_2\u0022\u003EFor premises containing six (6) or more residential units, the local government unit shall promulgate regulations requiring the owner or person in charge of such premises to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovide for the residents a designated area and containers in which to accumulate source separated recyclable materials to be collected by the municipality or private center; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_21__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Enotify the occupants of such buildings of the requirements of this Act and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E22. Requirements for the segregation and storage of solid waste\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe following shall be the minimum standards and requirements for segregation and storage of solid waste pending collection:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EThere shall be a separate container for each type of waste from all sources: Provided, That in the case of bulky waste, it will suffice that the same be collected and placed in a separate and designated area; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_2__sec_22__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EThe solid waste container depending on its use shall be properly marked or identified for on-site collection as \u0022compostable\u0022, \u0022non-recyclable\u0022, \u0022recyclable\u0022 or \u0026#x201C;special waste\u0026#x201D;, or any other classification as may be determined by the Commission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 3 \u0026#x2013; \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ECollection\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Collection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__term_1\u0022\u003ECollection\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E and transport of solid wastes\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E23. Requirements for collection of solid waste\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe following shall be the minimum standards and requirements for the collection of solid waste:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAll collectors and other personnel directly dealing with collection of solid waste shall be equipped with personal protective equipment to protect them from the hazards of handling solid wastes;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003ENecessary training shall be given to the collectors and personnel to ensure that the solid wastes are handled properly and in accordance with the guidelines pursuant to this Act; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ECollection\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Collection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_23__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ECollection\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E of solid waste shall be done in a manner which prevents damage to the container, and spillage or scattering of solid waste within the collection vicinity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E24. Requirements for the transport of solid waste\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24__p_1\u0022\u003EThe use of separate collection schedules and\/or separate trucks or haulers shall be required for specific types of wastes. Otherwise, vehicles used for the collection and transport of solid wastes shall have the appropriate compartments to facilitate efficient storing of sorted wastes while in transit.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24__p_2\u0022\u003EVehicles shall be designed to consider road size, condition and capacity to ensure the safe and efficient collection and transport of solid wastes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24__p_3\u0022\u003EThe waste compartment shall have a cover to ensure the containment of solid wastes while in transit.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_24__p_4\u0022\u003EFor the purpose of identification, vehicles shall bear the body number, the name, and telephone number of the contractor\/agency collecting solid waste.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_25\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_25\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E25. Guidelines for transfer stations\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_25__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_25__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ETransfer stations\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Transfer_stations\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_25__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_25__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ETransfer stations\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E shall be designed and operated for efficient waste handling capacity and in compliance with environmental standards and guidelines set pursuant to this Act and other regulations: Provided, That no waste shall be stored in such station beyond twenty-four (24) hours.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_25__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_3__sec_25__p_2\u0022\u003EThe siting of the transfer station shall consider the land use plan, proximity to collection area, and accessibility of haul routes to disposal facility. The design shall give primary consideration to size and space sufficiency in order to accommodate the waste for storage and vehicles for loading and unloading of wastes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 4 \u0026#x2013; \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ERecycling\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recycling\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__term_1\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E program\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_26\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_26\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E26. Inventory of existing markets for recyclable materials\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_26__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_26__p_1\u0022\u003EThe DTI shall, within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act and in cooperation with the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_26__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_26__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, the DILG and other concerned agencies and sectors, publish a study of existing markets for processing and purchasing recyclable materials and the potential steps necessary to expand these markets. Such study shall include, but not be limited to, an inventory of existing markets for recyclable materials, product standards for recyclable and recycled materials, and a proposal, developed in conjunction with the appropriate agencies, to stimulate the demand for the production of products containing post-consumer and recovered materials.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_27\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_27\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E27. Requirement for eco-labeling\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_27__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_27__p_1\u0022\u003EThe DTI shall formulate and implement a coding system for packaging materials and products to facilitate waste recycling and re-use.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_28\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_28\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E28. Reclamation programs and buy-back centers for recyclables and toxics\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_28__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_28__p_1\u0022\u003EThe National Ecology Center shall assist LGUs in establishing and implementing deposit or reclamation programs in coordination with manufacturers, recyclers and generators to provide separate collection systems or convenient drop-off locations for recyclable materials and particularly for separated toxic components of the waste stream like dry cell batteries and tires to ensure that they are not incinerated or disposed of in a landfill. Upon effectivity of this Act, toxic materials present in the waste stream should be separated at source, collected separately, and further screened and sent to appropriate hazardous waste treatment and disposal plants, consistent with the provisions of R.A. No. 6969.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E29. Non-environmentally acceptable products\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EWithin one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, the Commission shall, after public notice and hearing, prepare a list of non-environmentally acceptable products as defined in this Act that shall be prohibited according to a schedule that shall be prepared by the Commission: Provided, however, That non-environmentally acceptable products shall not be prohibited unless the Commission first finds that there are alternatives available which are available to consumers at no more than ten percent (10%) greater cost than the disposable product.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__intro__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__intro__p_2\u0022\u003ENotwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, this section shall not apply to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EPackaging used at hospitals, nursing homes or other medical facilities; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EAny packaging which is not environmentally acceptable, but for which there is no commercially available alternative as determined by the Commission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_29__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Commission shall annually review and update the list of prohibited non-environmentally acceptable products.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_30\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_30\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E30. Prohibition on the use of non-environmentally acceptable packaging\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_30__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_30__p_1\u0022\u003ENo person owning, operating or conducting a commercial establishment in the country shall sell or convey at retail or possess with the intent to sell or convey at retail any products that are placed, wrapped or packaged in or on packaging which is not environmentally acceptable packaging: Provided, That the Commission shall determine a phaseout period after proper consultation and hearing with the stakeholders or with the sectors concerned. The presence in the commercial establishment of non-environmentally acceptable packaging shall constitute a rebuttable presumption of intent to sell or convey the same at retail to customers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_30__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_30__p_2\u0022\u003EAny person who is a manufacturer, broker or warehouse operator engaging in the distribution or transportation of commercial products within the country shall file a report with the concerned local government unit within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, and annually thereafter, a listing of any products in packaging which is not environmentally acceptable. The Commission shall prescribe the form of such report in its regulations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_30__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_30__p_3\u0022\u003EA violation of this Section shall be sufficient grounds for the revocation, suspension, denial or non\u0026#xAD;renewal of any license for the establishment in which the violation occurs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E31. \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ERecycling\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Recycling\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__term_1\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E market development\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Commission together with the National Ecology Center, the DTI and the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E of Finance shall establish procedures, standards and strategies to market recyclable materials and develop the local market for recycled goods, including but not limited to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Emeasures providing economic incentives and assistance including loans and grants for the establishment of privately-owned facilities to manufacture finished products from post-consumer materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eguarantees by the national and local governments to purchase a percentage of the output of the facility; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Emaintaining a list of prospective buyers, establishing contact with prospective buyers and reviewing and making any necessary changes in collecting or processing the materials to improve their marketability.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_31__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EIn order to encourage establishment of new facilities to produce goods from post-consumer and recovered materials generated within local government units, and to conserve energy by reducing materials transportation, whenever appropriate, each local government unit may arrange for long-term contracts to purchase a substantial share of the product output of a proposed facility which will be based in the jurisdiction of the local government unit if such facility will manufacture such finished products from post-consumer and recovered materials.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_32\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_32\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E32. Establishment of LGU materials recovery facility\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_32__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_32__p_1\u0022\u003EThere shall be established a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in every barangay or cluster of barangays. The facility shall be established in a barangay-owned or -leased land or any suitable open space to be determined by the barangay through its Sanggunian. For this purpose, the barangay or cluster of barangays shall allocate a certain parcel of land for the MRF. The determination of site and actual establishment of the facility shall likewise be subject to the guidelines and criteria set pursuant to this Act. The MRF shall receive mixed waste for final sorting, segregation, composting, and recycling. The resulting residual wastes shall be transferred to a long-term storage or disposal facility or sanitary landfill.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E33. Guidelines for establishment of materials recovery facility\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EMaterials recovery facilities shall be designed to receive, sort, process, and store compostable and recyclable material efficiently and in an environmentally sound manner. The facility shall address the following considerations:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EThe building and\/or land layout and equipment must be designed to accommodate efficient and safe materials processing, movement, and storage; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_4__sec_33__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EThe building must be designed to allow efficient and safe external access and to accommodate internal flow.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_5\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 5 \u0026#x2013; \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EComposting\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Composting\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_5__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_5__term_1\u0022\u003EComposting\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_5__sec_34\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_5__sec_34\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E34. Inventory of markets for composts\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_5__sec_34__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_5__sec_34__p_1\u0022\u003EWithin six (6) months after the effectivity of this Act, the DA shall publish an inventory of existing markets and demands for composts. Said inventory shall thereafter be updated and published annually: Provided, That the composting of agricultural wastes, and other compostable materials, including but not limited to garden wastes, shall be encouraged.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_5__sec_35\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_5__sec_35\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E35. Guidelines for compost quality\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_5__sec_35__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_5__sec_35__p_1\u0022\u003ECompost products intended to be distributed commercially shall conform with the standards for organic fertilizers set by the DA. The DA shall assist the compost producers to ensure that the compost products conform to such standards.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 6 \u0026#x2013; Waste management facilities\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_36\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_36\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E36. Inventory of waste disposal facilities\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_36__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_36__p_1\u0022\u003EWithin six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_36__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_36__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, in cooperation with the DOH, DILG and other concerned agencies, shall publish an inventory of all solid waste disposal facilities or sites in the country.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_37\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_37\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E37. Prohibition against the use of open dumps for solid waste\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_37__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_37__p_1\u0022\u003ENo open dumps shall be established and operated, nor any practice or disposal of solid waste by any person, including LGUs, which constitutes the use of open dumps for solid waste, be allowed after the effectivity of this Act: Provided, That within three (3) years after the effectivity of this Act, every LGU shall convert its open dumps into controlled dumps, in accordance with the guidelines set in Sec. 41 of this Act: Provided, further, That no controlled dumps shall be allowed five (5) years following the effectivity of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_38\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_38\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E38. Permit for solid waste management facility construction and expansion\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_38__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_38__p_1\u0022\u003ENo person shall commence operation, including site preparation and construction of a new solid waste management facility or the expansion of an existing facility until said person obtains an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_38__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_38__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E pursuant to P.D. 1586 and other permits and clearances from concerned agencies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E39. Guidelines for controlled dumps\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe following shall be the minimum considerations for the establishment of controlled dumps:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003ERegular inert cover;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003ESurface water and peripheral site drainage control;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EProvision for aerobic and anaerobic decomposition;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003ERestriction of waste deposition to small working areas;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EFence, including provision for litter control;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EBasic record-keeping;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EProvision of maintained access road;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EControlled waste picking and trading;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EPost-closure site cover and vegetation; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_39__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003EHydrogeological siting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E40. Criteria for siting a sanitary landfill\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe following shall be the minimum criteria for the siting of sanitary landfills:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site selected must be consistent with the overall land use plan of the LGU;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site must be accessible from major roadways or thoroughfares;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site should have an adequate quantity of earth cover material that is easily handled and compacted;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site must be chosen with regard for the sensitivities of the community\u0027s residents;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site must be located in an area where the landfill\u0026#x2019;s operation will not detrimentally affect environmentally sensitive resources such as aquifer, groundwater reservoir or watershed area;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site should be large enough to accommodate the community\u0026#x2019;s wastes for a period of five (5) years during which people must internalize the value of environmentally sound and sustainable solid waste disposal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site chosen should facilitate developing a landfill that will satisfy budgetary constraints, including site development, operation for many years, closure, post-closure care and possible remediation costs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EOperating plans must include provisions for coordinating with recycling and resource recovery projects; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_40__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EDesignation of a separate containment area for household hazardous wastes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E41. Criteria for establishment of sanitary landfill\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe following shall be the minimum criteria for the establishment of sanitary landfills:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003ELiners\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ea system of clay layers and\/or geosynthetic membranes used to contain leachate and reduce or prevent contaminant flow to groundwater;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ELeachate\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Leachate\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_b__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_b__term_1\u0022\u003ELeachate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E collection and treatment system\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Einstallation of pipes at the low areas of the liner to collect leachate for storage and eventual treatment and discharge;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EGas control and recovery system\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ea series of vertical wells or horizontal trenches containing permeable materials and perforated piping placed in the landfill to collect gas for treatment or productive use as an energy source;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EGroundwater monitoring well system\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ewells placed at an appropriate location and depth for taking water samples that are representative of groundwater quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003ECover\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Etwo (2) forms of cover consisting of soil and geosynthetic materials to protect the waste from long-term contact with the environment:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ea daily cover placed over the waste at the close of each day\u0026#x2019;s operations, and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ea final cover, or cap, which is the material placed over the completed landfill to control infiltration of water, gas emission to the atmosphere, and erosion.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EClosure procedure\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Ewith the objectives of establishing low maintenance cover systems and final cover that minimizes the infiltration of precipitation into the waste. Installation of the final cover must be completed within six (6) months of the last receipt of wastes; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EPost-closure care procedure\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_41__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EDuring this period, the landfill owner shall be responsible for providing for the general upkeep of the landfill, maintaining all of the landfill\u0027s environmental protection features, operating monitoring equipment, remediating groundwater should it become contaminated and controlling landfill gas migration or emission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E42. Operating criteria for sanitary landfills\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIn the operation of a sanitary landfill, each site operator shall maintain the following minimum operating requirements:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDisposal site\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Disposal_site\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDisposal site\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E records of, but not limited to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003ERecords of weights or volumes accepted in a form and manner approved by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E. Such records shall be submitted to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E upon request, accurate to within ten percent (10%) and adequate for overall planning purposes and forecasting the rate of site filling;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003ERecords of excavations which may affect the safe and proper operation of the site or cause damage to adjoining properties;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003EDaily log book or file of the following information: fires, landslides, earthquake damage, unusual and sudden settlement, injury and property damage, accidents, explosions, receipt or rejection of unpermitted wastes, flooding, and other unusual occurrences;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003ERecord of personnel training; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_5__p_1\u0022\u003ECopy of written notification to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_a__subpara_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, local health agency, and fire authority of names, addresses and telephone numbers of the operator or responsible party of the site;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EWater quality monitoring of surface and ground waters and effluent, and gas emissions;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EDocumentation of approvals, determinations and other requirements by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ESigns\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EEach point of access from a public road shall be posted with an easily visible sign indicating the facility name and other pertinent information as required by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the site is open to the public, there shall be an easily visible sign at the primary entrance of the site indicating the name of the site operator, the operator\u0026#x2019;s telephone number, and hours of operation, an easily visible sign at an appropriate point shall indicate the schedule of charges and the general types of materials which will either be accepted or not;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the site is open to the public, there shall be an easily visible road sign and\/or traffic control measures which direct traffic to the active face and other areas where wastes or recyclable materials will be deposited; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003EAdditional signs and\/or measures may be required at a disposal site by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_d__subpara_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E to protect personnel and public health and safety;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EMonitoring of quality of surface, ground and effluent waters, and gas emissions;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site shall be designed to discourage unauthorized access by persons and vehicles by using a perimeter barrier or topographic constraints. Areas within the site where open storage or pounding of hazardous materials occurs shall be separately fenced or otherwise secured as determined by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment. The Department\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E. The \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_f__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_f__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E may also require that other areas of the site be fenced to create an appropriate level of security;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003ERoads within the permitted facility boundary shall be designed to minimize the generation of dust and the tracking of material onto adjacent public roads. Such roads shall be kept in safe condition and maintained such that vehicle access and unloading can be conducted during inclement weather;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003ESanitary facilities consisting of adequate number of toilets and handwashing facilities, shall be available to personnel at or in the immediate vicinity of the site;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003ESafe and adequate drinking water supply for the site personnel shall be available;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site shall have communication facilities available to site personnel to allow quick response to emergencies;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_k\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_k\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_k__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_k__p_1\u0022\u003EWhere operations are conducted during hours of darkness, the site and\/or equipment shall be equipped with adequate lighting as approved by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_k__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_k__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E to ensure safety and to monitor the effectiveness of operations;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_l\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_l\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(l)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_l__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_l__p_1\u0022\u003EOperating and maintenance personnel shall wear and use appropriate safety equipment as required by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_l__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_l__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_m\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_m\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(m)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_m__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_m__p_1\u0022\u003EPersonnel assigned to operate the site shall be adequately trained in subject pertinent to the site operation and maintenance, hazardous materials recognition and screening, and heavy equipment operations, with emphasis on safety, health, environmental controls and emergency procedures. A record of such training shall be placed in the operating record;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_n\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_n\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(n)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_n__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_n__p_1\u0022\u003EThe site operator shall provide adequate supervision of a sufficient number of qualified personnel to ensure proper operation of the site in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, permit conditions and other requirements. The operator shall notify the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_n__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_n__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E and local health agency in writing of the names, addresses, and telephone number of the operator or responsible party. A copy of the written notification shall be placed in the operating record;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_o\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_o\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(o)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_o__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_o__p_1\u0022\u003EAny disposal site open to the public shall have an attendant present during public operating hours or the site shall be inspected by the operator on a regularly scheduled basis, as determined by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_o__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_o__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_p\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(p)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_p__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_p__p_1\u0022\u003EUnloading of solid wastes shall be confined to a small area as possible to accommodate the number of vehicles using the area without resulting in traffic, personnel, or public safety hazards. Waste materials shall normally be deposited at the toe of the fill, or as otherwise approved by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_p__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_p__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_q\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_q\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(q)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_q__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_q__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESolid waste\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Solid_waste\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_q__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_q__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ESolid waste\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E shall be spread and compacted in layers with repeated passages of the landfill equipment to minimize voids within the cell and maximize compaction. The loose layer shall not exceed a depth approximately two feet before compaction. Spreading and compacting shall be accomplished as rapidly as practicable, unless otherwise approved by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_q__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_q__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_r\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_r\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(r)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_r__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_r__p_1\u0022\u003ECovered surfaces of the disposal area shall be graded to promote lateral runoff of precipitation and to prevent pounding. Grades shall be established of sufficient slopes to account for future settlement of the fill surface. Other effective maintenance methods may be allowed by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_r__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_r__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_s\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_s\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(s)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_s__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_6__sec_42__para_s__p_1\u0022\u003ECover material or native material unsuitable for cover, stockpiled on the site for use or removal, shall be placed so as not to cause problems or interfere with unloading, spreading, compacting, access, safety, drainage, or other operations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 7 \u0026#x2013; Local government solid waste management\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E43. Guidelines for identification of common solid waste management problems\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EFor purposes of encouraging and facilitating the development of local government plans for solid waste management, the Commission shall, as soon as practicable but not later than six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, publish guidelines for the identification of those areas which have common solid waste management problems and are appropriate units for clustered solid waste management services. The guidelines shall be based on the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe size and location of areas which should be included;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe volume of solid waste which would be generated;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe available means of coordinating local government planning between and among the LGUs and for the integration of such with the national plan; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_43__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Epossible lifespan of the disposal facilities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_44\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_44\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E44. Establishment of common waste treatment and disposal facilities\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_44__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_44__p_1\u0022\u003EPursuant to Sec. 33 of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code, all provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays, through appropriate ordinances, are hereby mandated to consolidate, or coordinate their efforts, services, and resources for purposes of jointly addressing common solid waste management problems and\/or establishing common waste disposal facilities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_44__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_44__p_2\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_44__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III__art_7__sec_44__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, the Commission and local solid waste management boards shall provide technical and marketing assistance to the LGUs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-chapter\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter III-A\u003Cbr\u003EExtended producer responsibility\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__intro__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[Chapter \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A\u0022\u003EIII-A\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 1 \u0026#x2013; National framework for all types of product wastes\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[Article \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1\u0022\u003E1\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E44-A. National framework for Extended Producer Responsiblity\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EUnless otherwise provided under Article \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2\u0022\u003E2\u003C\/a\u003E of this Chapter, within three (3) months following the effectivity of the Extended Producer Responsibihty Act of 2022, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E, in consultation with the NSWMC, shall formulate a national framework on EPR for all types of product wastes. The framework shall include the following components:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan diff:rename=\u0022h3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EReduction of non-environment friendly products which may include the following activities and strategies:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003Eadoption of reusable products, or redesign of the products to improve its reusability, recyclability, or retrievability;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003Einclusion of recycled content or recycled materials in a product;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003Eadoption of appropriate product refilling systems for retailers;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003Eviable reduction rates plan;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_5__p_1\u0022\u003Einformation and education campaign schemes; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_a__subpara_6__p_1\u0022\u003Eappropriate labeling of products, including the information thereon for the proper disposal of the waste product.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EProduct waste recovery programs aimed at effectively preventing waste from leaking to the environment, which may include the following activities:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ewaste recovery schemes through redemption, huy-hack, offsetting, or any method or strategy that will efficiently result in the high retrievability, high recyclability, and resource recovery of waste products;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003Ediversion of recovered waste into value chains and value-adding useful products through recycling and other sustainable methods;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003Etransportation of recovered waste to the appropriate composting, recychng, or other diversion or disposal site in the country;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003Eclean-up of waste leaked to coastal areas, public roads, and other sites;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_5__p_1\u0022\u003Eestablishment of commercial or industrial scale recychng, composting, thermal treatment, and other waste diversion or disposal facihties for waste products, when investment therein is viable; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__para_b__subpara_6__p_1\u0022\u003Epartnership with LGUs, communities, and the informal waste sectors.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022\u003E44-A\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-article\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EArticle 2 \u0026#x2013; Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[Article \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2\u0022\u003E2\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3 diff:rename=\u0022span\u0022 diff:delete-attr=\u0022class\u0022\u003E44-B. \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Obliged_enterprises\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__term_1\u0022\u003EObliged enterprises\u003C\/span\u003E under this Article\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__p_1\u0022\u003EProduct producers obliged to implement EPR under this Article shall refer to large enterprises that generate plastic packaging waste: Provided, however, That micro, small and medium enterprises defined under Republic Act No. 9501 shall not be covered: Provided, further, That in case the total value of assets of all enterprises carrying the same brand, label or trademark exceeds that of medium enterprises stated under Republic Act No. 9501, these enterprises shall be deemed obliged enterprises.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__p_2\u0022\u003ENotwithstanding the provisions of the immediately preceeding paragraph, micro, small, and medium enterprises are encouraged to practice EPR voluntarily, or be a part of the network of obliged enterprises or producer responsibility organizations practicing EPR.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B\u0022\u003E44-B\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-B__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E44-C. \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Plastic_packaging\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__term_1\u0022\u003EPlastic packaging\u003C\/span\u003E covered by EPR\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the purpose of Article \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2\u0022\u003E2\u003C\/a\u003E of Chapter \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A\u0022\u003EIII-A\u003C\/a\u003E of this Act, plastic packaging shall refer to products utilized to carry, protect, or pack goods for transportation, distribution, and sale. \u0026#x201C;\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Plastic_packaging\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EPlastic packaging\u003C\/span\u003E shall include the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003ESachets, labels, laminates and other flexible plastic packaging products, whether single layer or multi-layered with plastics or other materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003ERigid plastic packaging products, whether layered with any other materials, which include containers for beverages, food, home, personal care and cosmetic products, including their coverings, caps, or lids and other necessities or promotional items, such as cutlery, plates, drinking straws, or sticks, tarps, signage, or labels;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_c\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Plastic\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EPlastic\u003C\/span\u003E bags, which include single-use plastic bags, for carrying or transporting of goods, and provided or utilized at the point of sale; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_d\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EPolystyrene.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C\u0022\u003E44-C\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3 diff:rename=\u0022span\u0022 diff:delete-attr=\u0022class\u0022\u003E44-D. EPR mandates\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_1\u0022\u003ENotwithstanding the provisions of Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022\u003E44-A\u003C\/a\u003E, obliged enterprises shall, within six (6) months following the effectivity of the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, establish or phase-in EPR programs for plastic packaging to achieve efficient management of plastic packaging waste, reduced production, importation, supply or use of plastic packaging deemed low in reusability, recyclability or retrievabihty, and plastic neutrahty through efficient recovery and diversion schemes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_2\u0022\u003EThe programs under this section may include the activities and strategies stated under paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022\u003E44-A\u003C\/a\u003E: Provided, That their mechanisms and strategies are submitted to the NSWMC, through the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E. \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Obliged_enterprises\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_2__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_2__term_2\u0022\u003EObliged enterprises\u003C\/span\u003E shall institute an EPR program either individually or collectively, whether with or without a PRO.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D\u0022\u003E44-D\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-D__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E44-E. EPR registration\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn obliged enterprise or the PRO shall register EPR programs with the NSWMC, through the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__intro__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__intro__p_2\u0022\u003EThe NSWMC shall ensure that the EPR programs submitted by an obliged enterprise or PRO, as the case may be, include the following information:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EObliged enterprise or PRO information, and contact information of the person responsible for its EPR;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003ESpecific type of packaging materials as covered by Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-C\u0022\u003E44-C\u003C\/a\u003E, and product brands;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_c\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EWhether the EPR program is to be implemented individually, collectively, or through a PRO;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_d\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EVerifiable volume or weight of the plastic packaging brought into the market within a specified period;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_e\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003ETarget volume or weight of plastic packaging waste for recovery, reuse, and recycling;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_f\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EOther EPR programs, such as the redesign of plastic packaging to improve reuse or recyclability;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_g\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003ELabeling of packaging materials to facihtate recovery, reuse, recycling or proper disposal of packaging materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_h\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003EStatus of implementation of the EPR mechanisms; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_i\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003EStatus of compliance.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EAs an initial comphance with the provisions of this section, obliged enterprisesor PRO shall submit and register their EPR program to the NSWMC, through the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E, within six (6) months upon the effectivity of the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E, through the Environmental Management \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Bureau\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_2__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_2__term_2\u0022\u003EBureau\u003C\/span\u003E, and in coordination with the NSWMC, shall monitor and evaluate the comphance of obliged enterprises or their PROs with their respective EPR programs. For this purpose, obliged enterprisesor their PROs shall be required to submit annual comphance reports.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022\u003E44-E\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E__wrapup__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E44-F. Compliance period for plastic packaging recovery programs\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_1\u0022\u003ENotwithstanding the provisions of the immediately preceding Article, and to give the obliged enterprises and PROs sufficient period to adjust to their EPR duties and responsibilities and improve their performance over time, obliged enterprises under this Article shall likewise establish and phase-in recovery programs that will achieve plastic neutrality. The programs may include the activities stated under paragraph (b) of Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_1__sec_44-A\u0022\u003E44-A\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_2\u0022\u003EFor this purpose, obliged enterprises that generate either rigid or flexible plastic packaging shall recover or offset their  respective plastic packaging footprint.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_3\u0022\u003EThe following targets for the recovery of plastic product footprint generated during the immediately preceding year are hereby set:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_4\u0022\u003EDecember 31, 2023 - twenty percent (20%);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_5\u0022\u003EDecember 31, 2024 \u0026#x2014; forty percent (40%);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_6\u0022\u003EDecember 31, 2025 - fifty percent (50%);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_7\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_7\u0022\u003EDecember 31, 2026 - sixty percent (60%);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_8\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_8\u0022\u003EDecember 31, 2027 - and seventy percent (70%); and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_9\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_9\u0022\u003EDecember 31, 2028 and eveiy year thereafter eighty percent (80%).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_10\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_10\u0022\u003EFor this purpose, obliged enterprises shall submit the report of their compliance including appropriate documentation to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_10__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_10__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_11\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_11\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022\u003E44-F\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_11__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F__p_11__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E44-G. Audits\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Obliged_enterprises\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EObliged enterprises\u003C\/span\u003E or their PROs shall establish and implement an auditing system to monitor and assess their comphance performance with this Act and their EPR programs. For this purpose, the obliged enterprisesor their PRO shall engage an independent third-party auditor to certify the veracity of the reported plastic product footprint generation, recovery, and EPR program compliance, using uniform standards established by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E. The audited report shall be submitted by the obliged enterprises or their PROs to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_2\u0022\u003EThe certified reports on plastic product footprint generated and recovered by the obliged enterprises shall be made available to the public through the website of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E: Provided, That a record, report, or information, or particular portion thereof deemed by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_2__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_2__term_2\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E as confidential, shall not be made public when such would divulge trade secrets, production or sales figures, or methods and processes unique to the enterprise that would otherwise tend to adversely affect its competitive position.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G\u0022\u003E44-G\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-G__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E44-H. Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__intro__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Obliged_enterprises\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EObliged enterprises\u003C\/span\u003E may voluntarily organize themselves to form or authorize a PRO for the purpose of establishing a viable platform to implement their EPR program under this Article.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__intro__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__intro__p_2\u0022\u003EFor this purpose, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__intro__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__intro__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E, in consultation with the NSWMC and obliged enterprises or their PRO, shall estabhsh a system or parameters necessary to make the PRO sustainable and comphant with the purposes of this Act. These shall include standards, rules or guidelines for the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EOrganizational structure and leadership;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EMembership requirements;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EDuties and responsibilities, to include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003Eimplementation parameters of the EPR program;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003Efinancing mechanisms;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003Ecooperation mechanism with other stakeholders, waste management entities, distributors, retailers, grocery and store owners, junkshop operators, and individuals or entities in the informal sector involved in waste management; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_c__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003Eimplementation strategies;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_d\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003ESetting standards towards plastic neutrality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_e\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EReporting, verification, and auditing of waste footprint generation, recovery, and diversion; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_f\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EData collection and database maintenance.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H\u0022\u003E44-H\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-H__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2 class=\u0022del \u0022\u003EChapter IV\u003Cbr\u003EIncentives\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 class=\u0022ins \u0022\u003EChapter IV\u003Cbr\u003EIncentives\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022ins \u0022\u003E45. Incentives\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022del \u0022\u003E45. Incentives\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003ERewards and recognitions, monetary or otherwise, shall be provided to individuals, private organizations and entities, obliged enterprises, and PROs, including nongovernment organizations, that have undertaken outstanding and innovative projects, technologies, processes and techniques or activities in reuse, recycling, and reduction. Said rewards shall be sourced from the Fund herein created.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_IV__sec_45__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_IV__sec_45__para_a\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 7 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003ERewards, monetary or otherwise, shall be provided to individuals, private organizations and entities, including nongovernment organizations, that have undertaken outstanding and innovative projects, technologies, processes and techniques or activities in re-use, recycling and reduction. Said rewards shall be sourced from the Fund herein created.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn incentive scheme is hereby provided for the purpose of encouraging LGUs, enterprises, or private entities, including obliged enterprises, PROs, and NGOs, to develop or undertake an effective sohd waste management, including recovery and diversion of plastic product footprint, or actively participate in any program geared towards the promotion thereof as provided for in this Act, as amended.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn incentive scheme is hereby provided for the purpose of encouraging LGUs, enterprises, or private entities, including NGOs, to develop or undertake an effective solid waste management, or actively participate in any program geared towards the promotion thereof as provided for in this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-heading\u0022\u003EFiscal incentives\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-heading\u0022\u003EFiscal incentives\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EConsistent with the provisions of E.O. 226, otherwise known as the Omnibus Investments Code, the following tax incentives shall be granted:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-heading\u0022\u003ETax and duty dxemption on imported capital equipment and vehicles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EWithin ten (10) years upon effectivity of this Act, LGUs, enterprises or private entities shall enjoy tax and duty-free importation of machinery, equipment, vehicles and spare parts used for collection, transportation, segregation, recycling, re-use and composting of solid wastes: Provided, That the importation of such machinery, equipment, vehicle and spare parts shall comply with the following conditions:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-heading\u0022\u003ETax incentives\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAny provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, obliged enterprises or PROs acting on their behalf, and other registered business enterprises may apply for incentives following the approval process provided under Title XIII (Tax Incentives) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, for eligible activities: Provided, That such activities shall undergo the standard processes in the identification of qualified activities under the Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThey are not manufactured domestically in sufficient quantity, of comparable quality and at reasonable prices;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003EThey are reasonably needed and will be used actually, directly and exclusively for the above mentioned activities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003EThe approval of the Board of Investment (BOI) of the DTI for the importation of such machinery, equipment, vehicle and spare parts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_a__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EProvided, further, That the sale, transfer or disposition of such machinery, equipment, vehicle and spare parts, without prior approval of the BOI, within five (5) years from the date of acquisition shall be prohibited, otherwise, the LGU concerned, enterprises or private entities and the vendee, transferee or assignee shall be solidarily liable to pay twice the amount of tax and duty exemption given it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-heading\u0022\u003ETax credit on domestic capital equipment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_b__p_1\u0022\u003EWithin ten (10) years from the effectivity of this Act, a tax credit equivalent to 50% of the value of the national internal revenue taxes and customs duties that would have been waived on the machinery, equipment, vehicle and spare parts, had these items been imported shall be given to enterprises, private entities, including NGOs, subject to the same conditions and prohibition cited in the preceding paragraph.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_b__p_1\u0022\u003EThe EPR expenses of obliged enterprises, PROs, and private enterprises shall be considered as necessary expenses deductible from gross income subject to the substantiation requirements for necessary business expenses deductible from gross annual income in accordance with Section 34(A)(1) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003ETax and duty exemption of donations, legacies and gift\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Es\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_1__subpara_c__p_1\u0022\u003EAll legacies, gifts and donations to LGUs, enterprises or private entities, including NGOs, for the support and maintenance of the program for effective solid waste management shall be exempt from all internal revenue taxes and customs duties, and shall be deductible in full from the gross income of the donor for income tax purposes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003ENon-fiscal incentives\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003ELGUs, enterprises or private entities availing of tax incentives under this Act shall also be entitled to applicable non-fiscal incentives provided for under E.O. 226, otherwise known as the Omnibus Investments Code.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_2__p_2\u0022\u003EThe Commission shall provide incentives to businesses and industries that are engaged in the recycling of wastes and which are registered with the Commission and have been issued ECCs in accordance with the guidelines established by the Commission. Such incentives shall include simplified procedures for the importation of equipment, spare parts, new materials, and supplies, and for the export of processed products.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EFinancial assistance program\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003EGovernment financial institutions such as the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), and such other government institutions providing financial services shall, in accordance with and to the extent allowed by the enabling provisions of their respective charters or applicable laws, accord high priority to extend financial services to individuals, enterprises, or private entities engaged in solid waste management.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EExtension of \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eg\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EG\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Erants to LGUs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003EProvinces, cities and municipalities whose solid waste management plans have been duly approved by the Commission or who have been commended by the Commission for adopting innovative solid waste management programs may be entitled to receive grants for the purpose of developing their technical capacities toward actively participating in the program for effective and sustainable solid waste management.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003EIncentives to host LGUs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__subpara_5__p_1\u0022\u003ELocal government units who host common waste management facilities shall be entitled to incentives.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_IV__sec_45__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_IV__sec_45__para_b\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 7 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_IV__sec_45__para_b__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter V\u003Cbr\u003EFinancing solid waste management\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E46. Solid Waste Management Fund\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThere is hereby created, as a special account in the National Treasury, a Solid Waste Management Fund to be administered by the Commission. Such fund shall be sourced from the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EFines and penalties imposed, proceeds of permits and licenses issued by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E under this Act, donations, endowments, grants and contributions from domestic and foreign sources; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EAmounts specifically appropriated for the Fund under the annual General Appropriations Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-hcontainer\u0022 data-name=\u0022hcontainer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__hcontainer_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__hcontainer_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Fund shall be used to finance the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003Eproducts, facilities, technologies and processes to enhance proper solid waste management;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003Eawards and incentives;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003Eresearch programs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_4__p_1\u0022\u003Einformation, education, communication and monitoring activities;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_5__p_1\u0022\u003Etechnical assistance; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__subpara_6__p_1\u0022\u003Ecapability building activities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003ELGUs are entitled to avail of the Fund on the basis of their approved solid waste management plan. Specific criteria for the availment of the Fund shall be prepared by the Commission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003EThe fines collected under Sec. 49 shall be allocated to the LGU where the fined prohibited acts are committed in order to finance the solid waste management of said LGU. Such allocation shall be based on a sharing scheme between the Fund and the LGU concerned.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__wrapup__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_46__wrapup__p_3\u0022\u003EIn no case, however, shall the Fund be used for the creation of positions or payment of salaries and wages.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_47\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_47\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E47. Authority to collect solid waste management fees\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe local government unit shall impose fees in amounts sufficient to pay the costs of preparing, adopting, and implementing a solid waste management plan prepared pursuant to this Act. The fees shall be based on the following minimum factors:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Etypes of solid waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eamount\/volume of waste; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Edistance of the transfer station to the waste management facility.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_V__sec_47__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EThe fees shall be used to pay the actual costs incurred by the LGU in collecting the local fees. In determining the amounts of the fees, an LGU shall include only those costs directly related to the adoption and implementation of the plan and the setting and collection of the local fees.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter VI\u003Cbr\u003EPenal provisions\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E48. Prohibited acts\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe following acts are prohibited:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003ELittering, throwing, dumping of waste matters in public places, such as roads, sidewalks, canals, esteros or parks, and establishment, or causing or permitting the same;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EUndertaking activities or operating, collecting or transporting equipment in violation of sanitation operation and other requirements or permits set forth in or established pursuant to this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe open burning of solid waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003ECausing or permitting the collection of non-segregated or unsorted waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003ESquatting in open dumps and landfills;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_6__p_1\u0022\u003EOpen dumping, burying of biodegradable or non-biodegradable materials in flood-prone areas;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_7__p_1\u0022\u003EUnauthorized removal of recyclable material intended for collection by authorized persons;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_8__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_8__p_1\u0022\u003EThe mixing of source-separated recyclable material with other solid waste in any vehicle, box, container or receptacle used in solid waste collection or disposal;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(9)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_9__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_9__p_1\u0022\u003EEstablishment or operation of open dumps as enjoined in this Act, or closure of said dumps in violation of Sec. 37;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_10\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(10)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_10__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_10__p_1\u0022\u003EThe manufacture, distribution or use of non-environmentally acceptable packaging materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_11\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(11)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_11__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_11__p_1\u0022\u003EImportation of consumer products packaged in non-environmentally acceptable materials;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_12\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(12)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_12__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_12__p_1\u0022\u003EImportation of toxic wastes misrepresented as \u0022recyclable\u0022 or \u0026#x201C;with recyclable content\u0026#x201D;;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_13\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_13\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(13)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_13__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_13__p_1\u0022\u003ETransport and dumping in bulk of collected domestic, industrial, commercial and institutional wastes in areas other than centers or facilities prescribed under this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_14\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(14)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_14__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_14__p_1\u0022\u003ESite preparation, construction, expansion or operation of waste management facilities without an Environmental Compliance Certificate required pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1586 and this Act and not conforming with the land use plan of the LGU;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_15\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_15\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(15)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_15__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_15__p_1\u0022\u003EThe construction of any establishment within two hundred (200) meters from open dumps or controlled dumps, or sanitary landfills; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_16\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_16\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(16)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_16__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_16__p_1\u0022\u003EThe construction or operation of landfills or any waste disposal facility on any aquifer, groundwater reservoir or watershed area and or any portions thereof.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E49. Fines and penalties\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person who violates Sec. 48, paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E shall, upon conviction, be punished with a fine of not less than Three hundred pesos (P300.00) but not more than One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) or render community service for not less than one (1) day to not more than fifteen (15) days to an LGU where such prohibited acts are committed, or both;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person who violates Sec. 48, pars. (2) and (3), shall, upon conviction, be punished with a fine of not less than Three hundred pesos (P300.00) but not more than One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than one (1) day to not more than fifteen (15) days, or both;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person who violates Sec. 48, pars. (4), (5), (6), and (7) shall, upon conviction, be punished with a fine of not less than One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) but not more than Three thousand pesos (P3,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than fifteen (15) days but not more than six (6) months, or both;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person who violates Sec. 48, pars. (8), (9), (10) and (11) for the first time shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) plus an amount not less than five percent (5%) but not more than ten percent (10%) of his net annual income during the previous year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d__p_2\u0022\u003EThe additional penalty of imprisonment of a minimum period of one (1) year, but not to exceed three (3) years at the discretion of the court, shall be imposed for second or subsequent violations of Sec. 48, paragraphs \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_9\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(9)\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_10\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_48__subsec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(10)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person who violates Sec. 48, pars. (12) and (13), shall, upon conviction, be punished with a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than thirty (30) days but not more than three (3) years, or both;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person who violates Sec. 48, pars. (14), (15) and (16) shall, upon conviction, be punished with a fine not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than One million pesos (P1,000,000.00), or imprisonment not less than one (1) year but not more than six (6) years, or both.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAny obliged enterprise that fails to register under Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022\u003E44-E\u003C\/a\u003E or fails to comply with Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022\u003E44-F\u003C\/a\u003E shall be imposed with the following fines:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ea fine of not less than Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) but not exceeding Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) for the first offense;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_2__p_1\u0022\u003Ea fine of not less than Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) but not exceeding Fifteen million pesos (P15,000,000.00) for the second offense; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__subpara_3__p_1\u0022\u003Ea fine of not less than Fifteen milhon pesos (P15,000,000.00) but not exceeding Twenty million pesos (P20,000,000.00) for the third offense and automatic suspension of business permit until the requirement of the law is comphed with.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_49__para_g\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_49__para_g\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 8 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__para_g__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EIn case of failure to meet the targets set under Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022\u003E44-F\u003C\/a\u003E, the obliged enterprise shall pay the same fines set above, or a fine twice the cost of recovery and diversion of the footprint or its shortfall, whichever is higher.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003EThe penalty shall be imposed whether or not the noncompliance is the result of the failure to register under Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022\u003E44-E\u003C\/a\u003E, falsification of documents, misdeclaration of generated or recovered footprint, employment of any scheme to maliciously evade the responsibility of an enterprise under the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, or tamper its compliance with the provisions of Section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022\u003E44-F\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_3\u0022\u003EThe Pollution Adjudication Board of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_3__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_3__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E shall hear and adjudicate cases of violations or offenses under this section, and impose appropriate fines therefor.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_49\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_VI__sec_49\u0022\u003E49\u003C\/a\u003E amended by section 8 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_4__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_4__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the offense is committed by a corporation, partnership, or other juridical entity duly organized in accordance with law, the chief executive officer, president, general manager, managing partner or such other officer-in-charge shall be liable for the commission of the offense penalized under this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003EIf the offender is an alien, he shall, after service of the sentence prescribed above, be deported without further administrative proceedings.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_49__wrapup__p_3\u0022\u003EThe fines herein prescribed shall be increased by at least ten percent (10%) every three (3) years to compensate for inflation and to maintain the deterrent function of such fines.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_50\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_50\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E50. Administrative sanctions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VI__sec_50__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VI__sec_50__p_1\u0022\u003ELocal government officials and officials of government agencies concerned who fail to comply with and enforce rules and regulations promulgated relative to this Act shall be charged administratively in accordance with R.A. 7160 and other existing laws, rules and regulations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter VII\u003Cbr\u003EMiscellaneous provisions\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_51\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_51\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E51. Mandatory public hearings\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_51__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_51__p_1\u0022\u003EMandatory public hearings for the national framework and local government solid waste management plans shall be undertaken by the Commission and the respective Boards in accordance with the process to be formulated in the implementing rules and regulations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E52. Citizen suits\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EFor purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Act or its implementing rules and regulations, any citizen may file an appropriate civil, criminal or administrative action in the proper courts\/bodies against:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this Act or its implementing rules and regulations; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E or other implementing agencies with respect to orders, rules and regulations issued inconsistent with this Act; and\/or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EAny public officer who willfully or grossly neglects the performance of an act specifically enjoined as a duty by this Act or its implementing rules and regulations; or abuses his authority in the performance of his duty; or, in any manner, improperly performs his duties under this Act or its implementing rules and regulations: Provided, however, That no suit can be filed until after thirty-day (30) notice has been given to the public officer and the alleged violator concerned and no appropriate action has been taken thereon.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Court shall exempt such action from the payment of filing fees and shall, likewise, upon prima facie showing of the non-enforcement or violation complained of, exempt the plaintiff from the filing of an injunction bond for the issuance of a preliminary injunction.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_52__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003EIn the event that the citizen should prevail, the Court shall award reasonable attorney\u0027s fees, moral damages and litigation costs as appropriate.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_53\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_53\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E53. Suits and Strategic Legal Action Against Public Participation (SLAPP) and the enforcement of this Act\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_53__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_53__p_1\u0022\u003EWhere a suit is brought against a person who filed an action as provided in Sec. 52 of this Act, or against any person, institution or government agency that implements this Act, it shall be the duty of the investigating prosecutor or the Court, as the case may be, to immediately make a determination not exceeding thirty (30) days whether said legal action has been filed to harass, vex, exert undue pressure or stifle such legal recourses of the person complaining of or enforcing the provisions of this Act. Upon determination thereof, evidence warranting the same, the Court shall dismiss the case and award attorney\u0026#x2019;s fees and double damages.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_53__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_53__p_2\u0022\u003EThis provision shall also apply and benefit public officers who are sued for acts committed in their official capacity, there being no grave abuse of authority, and done in the course of enforcing this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E54. Research on solid waste management\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, after consultations with the cooperating agencies, shall encourage, cooperate with, and render financial and other assistance to appropriate government agencies and private agencies, institutions and individuals in the conduct and promotion of researches, experiments, and other studies on solid waste management, particularly those relating to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eadverse health effects of the release into the environment of materials present in solid wastes, and methods to eliminate said effects;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe operation and financing of solid waste disposal programs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe planning, implementation and operation of resource recovery and resource conservation systems;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe production of usable forms of recovered resources, including fuel from solid waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe development and application of new and improved methods of collecting and disposing of solid waste and processing and recovering materials and energy from solid waste;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Eimprovements in land disposal practices for solid waste (including sludge); and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Edevelopment of new uses of recovered resources and identification of existing or potential markets of recovered resources.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003EIn carrying out solid waste researches and studies, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESecretary of the Department\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Secretary\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ESecretary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_54__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E or the authorized representative may make grants or enter into contracts with government agencies, nongovernment organizations and private persons.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E55. Public education and information\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Commission shall, in coordination with DECS, TESDA, CHED, DILG and PIA, conduct a continuing education and information campaign on solid waste management. Such education and information program shall:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAim to develop public awareness of the ill-effects of and the community-based solutions to the solid waste problem;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EConcentrate on activities which are feasible and which will have the greatest impact on the solid waste problem of the country, like resource conservation and recovery, recycling, segregation at source, re-use, reduction and composting of solid waste; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_55__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EEncourage the general public, accredited NGOs and people\u0026#x2019;s organizations to publicly endorse and patronize environmentally acceptable products and packaging materials.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_56\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E56. Environmental education in the formal and non-formal sectors\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_56__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_56__p_1\u0022\u003EThe national government, through the DECS and in coordination with concerned government agencies, NGOs and private institutions, shall strengthen the integration of environmental concerns in school curricula at all levels, with particular emphasis on the theory and practice of waste management principles like waste minimization, specifically resource conservation and recovery, segregation at source, reduction, recycling, re-use and composting, in order to promote environmental awareness and action among the citizenry.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_57\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E57. Business and industry role\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_57__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_57__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Commission shall encourage commercial and industrial establishments, through appropriate incentives other than tax incentives, to initiate, participate and invest in integrated ecological solid waste management projects, to manufacture environment-friendly products, to introduce, develop and adopt innovative processes that shall recycle and re-use materials, conserve raw materials and energy, reduce waste, and prevent pollution, and to undertake community activities to promote and propagate effective solid waste management practices.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_58\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_58\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E58. Appropriations\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_58__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_58__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the initial operating expenses of the Commission and the National Ecology Center as well as the expenses of the local government units to carry out the mandate of this Act, the amount of Twenty million pesos (P20,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the Organizational Adjustment Fund on the year this Act is approved. Thereafter, it shall submit to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_58__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_58__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E of Budget and Management its proposed budget for inclusion in the General Appropriations Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E59. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, in coordination with the Committees on Environment and Ecology of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, the representatives of the Leagues of Provinces, Cities, Municipalities and Barangay Councils, the MMDA and other concerned agencies, shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations of this Act, within one (1) year after its enactment: Provided, That rules and regulations issued by other government agencies and instrumentalities for the prevention and\/or abatement of the solid waste management problem not inconsistent with this Act shall supplement the rules and regulations issued by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EDepartment\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, pursuant to the provisions of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_2\u0022\u003EThe draft of the IRR shall be published and be the subject of public consultations with affected sectors. It shall be submitted to the Committees on Environment and Ecology of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, for review before approval by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESecretary\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Secretary\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_59__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003ESecretary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E60. Joint Congressional Oversight Committee\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EThere is hereby created a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to monitor the implementation of the Act and to oversee the functions of the Commission\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EIn case of failure to meet the targets set under Section \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022\u003E44-F\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E, the obliged enterprise shall pay the same fines set above, or a fine twice the cost of recovery and diversion of the footprint or its shortfall, whichever is higher\u003C\/ins\u003E. \u003Cins\u003E\u0026#x201C;\u003C\/ins\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ECommittee\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Epenalty\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E shall be \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eco\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ei\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Emposed \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eof five (5) Senators and five (5) Representatives to be appointed by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Re\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ewhether or not the noncompliance is the result of the failure to register under Section \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-E\u0022\u003E44-E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E, falsification of documents, misdeclaration of generated or recovered footprint, employment of any scheme to maliciously evade the responsibility of an enter\u003C\/ins\u003Epr\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ee\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ei\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ese\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Entatives, respectively. The Oversight Committee shall be co-chaired by a Senator and a Representative designated by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E under the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, or tamper its compliance with the provisions of Section \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_III-A__art_2__sec_44-F\u0022\u003E44-F\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E. \u0026#x201C;The Pollution Adjudication Board of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E shall hear and adjudicate cases of 19 violations or offenses under this section, and impose appropriate fines therefor\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_VII__sec_60\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_VII__sec_60\u0022\u003E60\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 12 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/ph\/act\/2022\/11898\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_60__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 11898 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_61\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_61\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E61. Abolition of the Presidential Task Force on Waste Management and the Project Management Office on Solid Waste Management\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_61__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_61__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Presidential Task Force on Waste Management which was created by virtue of Memorandum Circular No. 39 dated November 2, 1987, as amended by Memorandum Circular No. 39A and 88 is hereby abolished. Further, pursuant to Administrative Order No. 90 dated October 19, 1992, the Project Management Office on Solid Waste Management is likewise hereby abolished. Consequently, their powers and functions shall be absorbed by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_62\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_62\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E62. Transitory provision\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_62__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_62__p_1\u0022\u003EPending the establishment of the framework under Sec. 15 hereof, plans under Sec. 16 and promulgation of the IRR under Sec. 59 of this Act, existing laws, regulations, programs and projects on solid waste management shall be enforced: Provided, That for specific undertaking, the same may be revised in the interim in accordance with the intentions of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_63\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_63\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E63. Report to Congress\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_63__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_63__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Commission shall report to Congress, not later than March 30 of every year following the approval of this Act, giving a detailed account of its accomplishments and progress on solid waste management during the year and make the necessary recommendations in areas where there is need for legislative action.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_64\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_64\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E64. Separability clause\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_64__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_64__p_1\u0022\u003EIf any provision of this Act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected by such declaration.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_65\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_65\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E65. Repealing clause\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_65__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_65__p_1\u0022\u003EAll laws, decrees, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_66\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_66\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E66. Effectivity\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_VII__sec_66__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_VII__sec_66__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"is_older":true}]