Exclusive Use in Construction and Erection of Nuclear Reactor Plant and Its Civil Works
Letter of Instructions No. 517, issued on March 16, 1977, facilitates the expedited entry and processing of importations for the National Power Corporation (NPC) related to the construction of a Nuclear Reactor Plant in Bataan. It designates Napot Point as a National Port of Entry and allows for the unloading and processing of relevant shipments at the Port of Mariveles. The requirement for a Tax Exemption Certificate and Central Bank Release is waived, substituting a sworn statement from the NPC Manager. Additionally, the need for a bond for temporary importations is replaced with a re-export guarantee from the NPC Manager. Customs personnel are instructed to coordinate effectively to ensure timely processing.
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- What is Exclusive Use in Construction and Erection of Nuclear Reactor Plant and Its Civil Works about?
- Letter of Instructions No. 517, issued on March 16, 1977, facilitates the expedited entry and processing of importations for the National Power Corporation (NPC) related to the construction of a Nuclear Reactor Plant in Bataan. It designates Napot Point as a National Port of Entry and allows for the unloading and processing of relevant shipments at the Port of Mariveles. The requirement for a Tax Exemption Certificate and Central Bank Release is waived, substituting a sworn statement from the NPC Manager. Additionally, the need for a bond for temporary importations is replaced with a re-export guarantee from the NPC Manager. Customs personnel are instructed to coordinate effectively to ensure timely processing.
- What type of law is Letter of Instructions No. 517?
- Exclusive Use in Construction and Erection of Nuclear Reactor Plant and Its Civil Works (Letter of Instructions No. 517) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Exclusive Use in Construction and Erection of Nuclear Reactor Plant and Its Civil Works enacted?
- Exclusive Use in Construction and Erection of Nuclear Reactor Plant and Its Civil Works (Letter of Instructions No. 517) was enacted on Mar 16, 1977.
- What is the citation for Exclusive Use in Construction and Erection of Nuclear Reactor Plant and Its Civil Works?
- Exclusive Use in Construction and Erection of Nuclear Reactor Plant and Its Civil Works, Letter of Instructions No. 517, Mar 16, 1977 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 517
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 16, 1977
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 517
| TO | : | The Commissioner of Customs |
| Bureau of Customs | ||
| Manila | ||
| The Governor | ||
| Central Bank of the Philippines | ||
| Manila |
In order to expedite the entry, processing and release of all importations consigned to the National Power Corporation or its contractors for the exclusive use in the construction and erection of the Nuclear Reactor Plant and its civil works at Napot Point, Morong, Bataan, you are hereby directed to take the following steps: cdt
1. Assign immediately all necessary Customs personnel to Napot Point, Morong, Bataan, which is hereby declared a National Port of Entry;
2. Allow the unloading and the processing of papers at the Port of Mariveles, Free Trade Zone, Bataan, of shipments consigned to the National Power Corporation for the exclusive use in the construction and erection of the Nuclear Reactor Plant and its Civil works;
3. For all shipments, dispense with the requirement for certificate of Tax Exemption from the Department of Finance and/or all other government offices. In lieu thereof, a sworn statement of the NPC Manager or his representative that the shipment is to be used exclusively for the construction and erection of the Nuclear Reactor Plant or its civil work shall suffice;
4. Dispense with the requirement for Central Bank Release for all shipments whether done on a dollar or non-dollar basis. In lieu thereof, the certification mentioned in paragraph 3 shall suffice;
5. With respect to Tax and Duty Free importations of equipment for temporary use in the Philippines, which is hereby authorized, dispense with the requirement for the submission of bond to guarantee re-export. In lieu thereof, a re-export guarantee issued by the NPC Manager or his representative shall suffice. aisa dc
In carrying out of the foregoing order, you are also hereby directed to see to it that all Customs personnel exert all coordinating efforts and exercise reasonable discretion in order to further expedite the processing and release of the foregoing importations.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 16th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Seven. acd
Cite This Law
Exclusive Use in Construction and Erection of Nuclear Reactor Plant and Its Civil Works, Letter of Instructions No. 517, Mar 16, 1977 (Philippines)
Exclusive Use in Construction and Erection of Nuclear Reactor Plant and Its Civil Works, Letter of Instructions No. 517 (Phil. 1977)
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