Guidelines in the Processing of Applications for Discharge Permit Exemption
The LLDA Memorandum Circular No. 01-17 outlines the guidelines for processing applications for Discharge Permit Exemptions in the Laguna de Bay Region, in accordance with the Clean Water Act and the Environmental User Fee System. It applies to all existing and new projects that may be exempt from securing a discharge permit as per LLDA Board Resolution No. 322. Applicants must submit a completed exemption application form, along with supporting documents, including a letter request and proof of exemption. The LLDA will inspect the facility and issue a decision within 30 days, while a non-refundable processing fee of PHP5,000 is required. These guidelines are effective immediately and remain in force until amended or revoked.
January 3, 2017
LLDA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 01-17
| SUBJECT | : | Guidelines in the Processing of Applications for Discharge Permit Exemption |
In the interest of the service and in order to guide the Environmental Regulations Department of the Authority as regards the implementation of the Clean Water Act and the rules and regulations implementing the Environmental User Fee System (EUFS) in the Laguna de Bay Region, the following guidelines in the processing of application for exemption to secure a Discharge Permit from the Authority shall be adopted.
I. COVERAGE
These guidelines shall apply to all existing and/or new development projects, installations and activities that are exempted from securing a discharge permit, pursuant to LLDA Board Resolution No. 322 series of 2007 or the Modified Wastewater Charge System in the Laguna de Bay Region.
II. REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCHARGE PERMIT EXEMPTION APPLICATION
If the facility owner believes that his/her facility is exempted from securing a Discharge Permit (DP) from the Authority, he/she will be required to complete a prescribed discharge permit exemption application form, under oath by the Chief Executive Officer or his/her duly authorized representative, in two (2) copies and by such documents, information and data as may be necessary, including but not limited to the following:
• Letter request signed by its Chief Executive Officer;
• A copy of the applicant's approved LLDA Clearance or LLDA Clearance Exemption;
• Proof of exemption (e.g., certificate of interconnection issued by a local water utility, MWCI, MWSI, etc., latest three (3) months water bills, etc.)
III. PROCESSING OF DISCHARGE PERMIT EXEMPTION
After receipt of the application for DP exemption and payment of processing fee, the LLDA inspector will perform a facility inspection to document and verify if needed the facility qualifies for exemption to secure a DP. He/she will then provide an inspection report stating either a DP is not required or recommend denial of the request for DP exemption if the applicant's facility has the potential or actual discharge of regulated wastewater falling within the coverage of the EUFS.
The Authority shall act on the application within thirty (30) days by issuing the corresponding DP Exemption Certificate upon compliance with all the requirements or by denying the application in writing stating the reasons thereof.
IV. PROCESSING FEE
A non-refundable processing fee in the amount of PHP5,000 shall be paid upon filing of the application for a Discharge Permit Exemption.
V. EFFECTIVITY
These guidelines shall take effect immediately and shall remain valid unless otherwise revoked, amended or superseded.
(SGD.) J.R. NEREUS O. ACOSTA, PhDGeneral Manager