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Republic Act No. 11517 an Act Authorizing the President to Expedite the Processing and Issuance of National and Local Permits, Licenses and Certifications in Times of National Emergency.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hazards Governance
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Abstract

This Act provides for the authority of the President to accelerate and streamline regulatory process for applications of permits and licenses, waive the requirements in securing such permits by considering the existing procedures and processes for protection of environment, safeguarding protected zones and environmentally critical areas. The text contains 6 Articles with regard to coverage of the Act; authority of the President; power to suspend or remove contrary acts; separability, repealing and effectivity clauses.

Full text
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