Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order No. 79. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Management/conservation Environmental planning Environmental standards Institution EIA Indigenous peoples Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes These implementing Rules and Regulations enter into force 15 days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation and 15 days after registration in the Office of the National Administrative Register. Abstract These Rules and Regulations implement Executive Order 79 with the aim to ensure mining’s contribution to the country’s sustainable development, adopt international best practices, ensure the protection of the environment, ensure the consistency of local issuances with the Constitution and national laws, deliver efficient and effective management of the mining sector. Full text English Website www.chanrobles.com References - Legislation Implements Executive Order No. 79 Institutionalizing and Implementing Reforms in the Philippine Mining Sector, Providing Policies and Guidelines to Ensure Environmental Protection and Responsible Mining in the Utilization of Mineral Resources. Legislation | Philippines | 2012 Keyword: Mining, Management/conservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Institution, EIA, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX