DENR Administrative Order No.2021-28 on Creation of the Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service.
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Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Order provides for the following objectives: efficient and effective enforcement of environmental laws, rules and regulations through the creation of the Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service (ELEPS), strengthen and professionalize enforcement of environmental laws with the use of advanced science and technology, professionalize enforcement units in the DENR and develop highly competent manpower. This Order shall cover all environmental laws as enumerated in the Supreme Court Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases involving enforcement or violations of environmental and natural resources laws, rules and regulations. The Order provides for the composition, powers and functions of the ELEPS, enforcement coordination mechanism, capacity building and funding. The text consists of 11 Articles.
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Entry into force notes
This Order takes effect fifteen days (15) after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation and upon acknowledgement of receipt of a copy thereof by the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), UP Law Center.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No