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DENR Administrative Order No.2021-28 on Creation of the Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Environmental planning Protection of environment Capacity building Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Governance Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
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.
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.

Full text
English
Website
www.bmb.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Reorganization Act of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Legislation | Philippines | 1987

Keyword: Agricultural development, Capacity building, Community management, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental planning, Farming, Land-use planning, Monitoring, Protected area, Public land, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 1152 - Philippine Environment Code.

Legislation | Philippines | 1977

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Noise pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Renewable energy, Framework law, Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Education, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Forestry protection measures, Classification/declassification, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil pollution/quality, Erosion, Land-use planning, Flood, Waste management, Waste disposal, Solid waste, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Management/conservation, Protected area, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX