DENR Administrative Order No. 05 of 2014 on the designation of Ormoc Bay and its Associated Watersheds Water Quality Management Area and creation of its Governing Board.

Country/Territory: Philippines
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2013
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Water
Keyword: Institution Water supply Water abstraction Water quality standards Zoning Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution
Geographical area: Asia, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes: This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.

Abstract: This Administrative Order, consisting of 13 sections and 1 Annex, establishes the designation of Butuanon River Watershed as a Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) and creating its governing Board. The State pursues economic growth in a consistent manner through protection and preservation of the quality of fresh, brackish and marine waters. Pursuant to this policy, this Order aims at protecting and improving the water quality of Ormoc Bay and all water bodies in its associated watersheds to mak
Full text: English
Website: www.denr.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275).

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX