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

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Water

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Act provides for the abatement and control of pollution from land based sources, and lays down water quality standards and regulations.

Full text

English

Website

www.nwrb.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Amends

Republic Act No. 4850 creating the Laguna Lake Development Authority.

Legislation | Philippines | 1966

Keyword: Inland waters, Institution, Pollution control, Waste non-domestic sources, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control (Republic Act No. 6969 of 1990).

Legislation | Philippines | 1990

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste non-domestic sources, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Research, Basic legislation

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

Marine Pollution Decree of 1976 (Presidential Decree No. 979).

Legislation | Philippines | 1976

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 1586 establishing an environmental impact statement system.

Legislation | Philippines | 1978

Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Environmental planning, Protected area, Use restrictions, Certification, Policy/planning, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 856 Promulgating the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.

Legislation | Philippines | 1975

Keyword: Pollution control, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Certification, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Freshwater fishes, Sheep/goats, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Vegetables/legumes, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Mineral water, Monitoring, MRL-maximum residue limit, Potable water, Poultry products, Public health, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Presidential Decree No. 984 providing for the revision of Republic Act No. 3931, commonly known as the Pollution Control Law, and for other purposes.

Legislation | Philippines | 1976

Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

DENR Administrative Order No. 06 of 2012 on the implementing Guidelines for the Operationalization of the National Water Quality Management Fund under Republic Act No. 9275.

Legislation | Philippines | 2012

Keyword: Institution, Water supply, Water abstraction, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Special fund, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | Philippines | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Water supply, Water abstraction, Water quality standards, Zoning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No. 05 of 2014 on the designation of Butuanon River Watershed as a Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) and creating its governing Board.

Legislation | Philippines | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Water supply, Water abstraction, Water quality standards, Zoning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | Philippines | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Water supply, Water abstraction, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Special fund, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No. 16 of 2013 on the designation of the Lake Buhi Watershed Water Quality Management Area and the Creation of its Governing Board.

Legislation | Philippines | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Water supply, Water abstraction, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Zoning, Pollution control, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No. 11 of 2012 on the designation of Taguibo River Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) and creating its governing Board.

Legislation | Philippines | 2012

Keyword: Institution, Water supply, Water abstraction, Water quality standards, Zoning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004.

Legislation | Philippines | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Order No. 2016 - O8 of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) promulating the Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016.

Legislation | Philippines | 2016

Keyword: Water quality standards, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX