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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 pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, 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 make them a sustaining resource for the people of the cities of Ormoc and Baybay, and the municipalities of Albuera, Merida, Matag-ob, Isabel, Palornpon, Kananga, and Burauen in Leyte, consistent with the following water quality management objectives: a) improving the water quality of Ormoc Bay and Associated Watersheds and thereby contribute to the enhancement of the cities of Ormoc and Baybay and the municipalities of Albuera, Merida, Matag-ob, Isabel, Palompon, Kananga and Burauen in Leyte, as a source of fish and other aquatic resources and serve the best interest of the communities and stakeholders; b) formulating a WQMA programme on water quality management which recognizes that water quality management issues are related and cannot be detached from concerns on water sources, ecological protection, water supply, public health and quality of life; c) mobilizing and encouraging civil society and other sectors, including engaged boards in environment-related activities to organize, educate and motivate the people in addressing pertinent environmental issues and problems in the WQMA; d) promoting inter-LGU and stakeholder collaboration and cooperation through coordinated efforts in protecting quality of water in the Ormoc Bay and Associated Watersheds; etc. The Annex shows a geographical map of this area.

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 pollution, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX