DENR Administrative Order No. 15 of 2013 on the Guidelines on the Operationalization of the Area Water Quality Management Fund (AWQMF) under Republic Act No. 9275.

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

Subject: Water
Keyword: Institution Water supply Water abstraction Water quality standards Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Special fund
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 21 sections, establishes the Guidelines on the Operationalization of the Area Water Quality Management Fund (AWQMF) under Republic Act No. 9275. This Order shall set forth the procedures to be followed in the operationalization of the AWQMF designated for each WQMA. This Order shall cover all the AWQMF to be designated in all WQMA to support the maintenance, management and protection of water bodies within the WQMA. It aims at protecting and preserving th
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