Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) Online

Application Procedures

The ECC online system procedure shall be as follows:

1. Visit the EMB-EIA Website www.emb.gov.ph and register to have an

ECC Online account by filling up forms providing proponent information;
2. Encode the project information in the ECC Online system to verify if the
proposed project will qualify in the online application process;
3. Once qualified, the system will prompt the proponent to fill up the
online Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) checklist form;
4. After filling up completely the required fields, an Order of Payment will
be generated by the system for printing together with instruction to
proceed with the payment at any Landbank Branch nationwide;
5. The accomplished IEE checklist with accountability statement of
proponent will be printed for notarization;
6. After payment of fees, submit a scanned copy of the deposit transaction
slip and IEE checklist with duly notarized accountability statement of
proponent online, attaching the electronic/PDF file of the following
documentary requirements;

o Project Description
o Environmental Impact and Management Plan
o Abandonment/Decommissioning/Rehabilitation Information
o Geo-tagged photographs of proposed project site (taken for
last 30 days)
o Topographic Map of impact/affected areas (showing at least
1km from the project boundaries)
o Certification from Local Government Unit (LGU) on the
compatibility of proposed project with existing land use plan
o Site Development Plan and/or Vicinity Map signed by
registered professionals
o Project/Plant layout signed by registered professionals
o Schematic diagram of wastewater treatment facility (if
applicable)

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o Schematic diagram of air pollution control facility (if applicable)
o Organizational Chart in charge on environmental concerns
o Proof of authority over the project site (land title, lease
contract, deed of absolute sale, etc.)
o Duly notarized accountability statement of proponent
o Duly accomplished project environmental monitoring and audit
prioritization scheme (PEMAPS) questionnaire
o IEE Checklist Sworn Statement
o Bank Receipt (Application Fee)
o Affidavit of no complaint
o Others (as required to specific projects)
- Area Status Clearance for quarry projects
- CENRO Certification on the status of project area
- Certificate of non-overlapped on ancestral domain
- Clearance from the DENR Regional Director that the project
is consistent with the classification established by law
- Geohazard Identification Report
- MARO/PARO Certification that the area is not suitable for
agricultural purposes
- PAMB Resolution for projects on protected area
- Proof of payment for operating without ECC
- Resource use plan for forestry projects

o ENDORSE APPLICATION

Attachment
- Evaluation Report
- Draft ECC
- Draft Denial Letter
- Inspection Report
- Others, specify