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1 Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office No. V DENR Annex Building, Regional Government Center, Rawis, Legazpi City Telefax No. (052) Tel No. (052) / Address: mgbr5@yahoo.com/mgbr5bicol@gmail.com Website:

2 MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU RO5 Regional Office No. V DENR Annex Building, Regional Government Center, Rawis, Legazpi City Telefax No. (052) Tel No. (052) / Address: mgbr5@yahoo.com/mgbr5bicol@gmail.com Website:

3 1. INTRODUCTION Executive Order No. 366 dated 04 October 2004 ushered in the strategic review of the operations and organizations of the Executive Branch and the rationalization of its agencies and their functions. The Department of Budget and Management approved on May 2, 2013 the organizational structure and staffing pattern of the Mines of Geosciences Bureau as part of its Rationalization Plan pursuant to Executive No From then on, administrative issuances from the DBM, CSC and the DENR were served to guide in the organizational and functional transition and to effect mandated changes. Coming out of this Operations Manual of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Regional Office No. V is timely in the wake of current waves of filling-up of vacant positions to complete the staffing pattern as approved in the Rationalization Plan. Beneficiaries of this Manual are the batches of newly hired appointees, the mining clientele, and the public in general, in terms of awareness in the way the public must be served well. Keeping at pace with the increasing demands for excellent service and the developments in this field, this Operations Manual endeavors to incorporate and highlight the current organizational structure and responsibilities, control and supervision, and the operating procedures specifically at the frontline services. We intend to regularly update this Manual as the need arises, and may incorporate certain areas that may have been inadvertently missed, in order to sustain its relevance and value. `

4 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS/ACRONYMS DEFINITION OF TERMS Act refers to R.A. No otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (AEPEP) refers to a yearly environmental management work plan based on the approved environmental protection and enhancement strategy. Contract Area the land or body of water delineated under a mineral Agreement or FTAA subject to the relinquishment obligations of the Contractor and properly defined by longitude and latitude. Contractor a Qualified Person acting alone or in consortium who is a party to a Mineral Agreement or FTAA. Department means the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Republic of the Philippines Direct Mining Costs refer to the expenditures and expenses directly incurred in all activities preparatory to and in the actual extraction of the ore from the earth and transporting it to the mill plant for mineral processing. Director means the Director of the Bureau Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment (EGGA) - an undertaking pursuant to DENR Administrative Order No where, as an additional requirement to the ECC application, proponents of subdivision development projects, housing projects and other land development and infrastructure projects have to undertake an Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment. Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Report (EGGAR) a report that is a product of an independent geological mapping following recommendations of the MGB geologist in the Geological Site Scoping Report and the checklist in the MGB Memorandum Circular No Environment - refers to the physical factors of the total surroundings of human beings, including the land, water, atmosphere, climate, sound, odors, tastes, the biological factors of animals and plants and the social factors of aesthetics. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) refers to the documents issued by the Sectary or the Regional Executive Director certifying that based on the representations of the proponent and the preparers (the proponent s technical staff or the competent professional group commissioned by the proponent no prepare the EIS and other related documents), as reviewed and validated by the Environmental Impact Assessment Review Committee (EIARC), the proposed project or undertaking will not cause a significant negative environmental impact; that the proponent has complied with all the requirement of the Environmental Impact Assessment System; and that the proponent is committed to implement its approved Environmental Management Plan in the Environmental Impact Statement or mitigation measures in the Initial Environmental Examination.

5 Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) refers to the comprehensive and strategic environmental management plan for the life of the mining project on which AEPEPs are based and implemented to achieve the environmental management objectives, criteria and commitments including protection and rehabilitation of the disturbed environment. Environmental Work Program (EWP) refers to the comprehensive and strategic environmental management plan to achieve the environmental management objectives, criteria and commitments including protection and rehabilitation of the disturbed environment during the exploration period. Exploration searching or prospecting for mineral resources by geological, geochemical and/or geophysical surveys, remote sensing, test pitting, trenching, drilling, shaft sinking, tunne4ling or any other means for the purpose of determining their existence, extent, quality and quantity and the feasibility or mining them for profit. Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) a contract involving financial or technical assistance for large-scale exploration, development and utilization of mineral resources. Geohazard Identification Survey (GIS) survey made in lieu of geological site scoping of subdivision and housing projects to identify all possible geohazards that the area may be subject to pursuant to MGB Memorandum Circular No and Memorandum Order dated November 26, 2001 issued by the DENR Secretary to implement Executive Order No. 45. Geohazard Identification Survey Report (GIR) a report made by the MGB geologist for projects situated in geologically stable areas with minimal chance of geohazard occurrence. Geological Site Scoping (GSS) consists of preliminary site geological inspection of the proposed project area and is undertaken by a licensed government geologist of the DENR Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Geological Site Scoping Report (GSSR) a report that is a product of the geological site scoping which includes recommendations on the scope of work to be undertaken by the proponent in terms of detailed engineering geological, structural geology and geohazard assessment and geotechnical engineering tests. Geological Verification and Review (GVR) a product of the technical review and verification made when a proponent submits an EGGAR made without prior geological site scoping. Minerals refer to all naturally occurring inorganic substances in solid, liquid, gas or any intermediate state excluding energy materials such as coal, petroleum, natural gas, radioactive materials and geothermal energy. Mineral Agreement means a contract between the Government Production Sharing Agreement, Co- Production Agreement or Joint Venture Agreement. Mineral Land means any area where mineral resources, as herein defined, are found. Mineral Processing means the milling, beneficiation, leaching, smelting, cyanidation, calcination or upgrading of ores, minerals, rocks, mill tailings, mine waste and/or other metallurgical by products or by similar means to convert the same into marketable products. Mineral Processing Permit refers to the permit granted to a Qualified Person for mineral processing.

6 Mineral Products materials derived from ores, minerals and/or rocks and prepared into a marketable state by mineral processing. Mineral Reservations - refer to areas established and proclaimed as such by the President upon the recommendation of the Director through the Secretary, including g all submerged lands within the contiguous zone and Exclusive Economic Zone. Mineral Resources - economic value. any concentration of ores, minerals and/or rocks with proven or potential Mine Rehabilitation the process used to repair the impacts of mining on the government. Mine Waste - soil and/or rock materials from surface or underground mining operations with no present economic value to the generator of the same. Mining Area a portion of the contract area identified by the Contractor as defined and delineated in a Survey Plan duly approved by the Director/Regional Director concerned for purposes of development and/or utilization, and sites for support facilities. Mining Permits include Exploration, Quarry, Sand and Gravel (Commercial, Industrial and Exclusive), Gratuitous (Government or Private), Guano, Gemstone Gathering and Small-Scale Mining Permits. Mining Right a right to explore, develop or utilize mineral resources. Mining Application any application for mining permit, Mineral Agreement or FTAA. Ore naturally occurring substance or material from which a mineral or an element can be mined and/or processed for profit. Ore Transport Permit (OTP) refers to the permit that may be granted to a Contractor, accredited dealer, retailer, processor and other Permit Holders to transport minerals/ mineral products. Permittee the holder of an Exploration Permit. Permit Area refers to area subject of mining permits. Permit Holder a holder of any mining permit or of Mineral Processing Permit issued under these implementing rules and regulations except permits that authorize exploration activities only. Quarrying the process of extracting, removing and disposing quarry resources found on or underneath the surface of public or private land. Quarry Permit the permit granted to a Qualified Person for the extraction and utilization of quarry resources on public or private land. Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) refers to the five-year plan of the Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee authorized to conduct actual mining operations towards the sustained improvement in the living standards of the host and neighboring communities by creating responsible, self-reliant and resource-based communities capable of developing, implementing and managing community development programs, projects, and activities in a manner consistent with the principle of people empowerment.

7 ACRONYMS AEPEP - Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program ASHP - Annual Safety and Health Program DENR - Department of Environment and Natural Resources ECC - Environmental Compliance Certificate EGGA - Engineering Geological and Geological Assessment EGGAR - Engineering Geological and Geological Assessment Report EWP - Environmental Work Program EPEP - Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program FAD - Finance and Administrative Division FTAA - Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement GD - Geosciences Division GAR - Geohazard Assessment Report GIR - Geohazard Identification Survey Report GIS - Geological Identification Survey GSS - Geological Site Scoping GSSR - Geological Site Scoping Report GVR - Geological Verification and Review MGB - Mines and Geosciences Bureau MMD - Mine Management Division MSESDD - Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division MOA - Memorandum of Agreement NOSCA - Notice of Organization, Staffing and Compensation Action OTP - Ore Transport Permit ORD - Office of the Regional Director QPQ - Quarry Permit Application RA - Republic Act RD - Regional Director SDMP - Social Development and Management Program SSMP - Small Scale Mining Permit

8 3. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE AGENCY AND THE SELECTED AREAS OF OPERATION ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY THE MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU The Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau dates back during the Spanish regime, known as the Inspeccion General de Minas It took charge of the administration and disposition of minerals and mineral lands. The Office, however was abolished on July 1, 1886 but its functions and personnel were merged with General Directorate of Civil Administration. During the American occupation, the General Directorate of Civil Administration became the Mining Bureau by virtue of General Order No. 32 dated March 10, The administration of mining grants and claims instituted prior to April 11, 1899 was transferred by Republic Act. No. 916 from the Mining Bureau of Government Laboratories were fused under the name of Bureau of Science and the Mining Bureau became the Division of Geology and Mines. By virtue of Memorandum Order No. 5 dated January 25, 1993, the Mineral Lands Administration Division of the Bureau of Lands was fused with the Division of Geology and Mines of the Bureau of Science to form a special division known as the Division of Mineral Resources under the Department of Agriculture and Commerce. Said division was charged with the functions of carrying out the provisions of the Act of U.S. Congress of July 1, 1902 pertaining to mineral lands, governing the leasing and development of coal lands; Act No. 3077, as amended by Act No. 3852, governing the exploration, location and lease of petroleum and Act No governing mineral oils and gas. On September 19, 1934, by virtue of a General Administrative Order, the functions activities of the Division of Mineral Resources together with its personnel, supplies, records and equipment were placed under the direct supervision and control of the Director of the Bureau of Science. The Name of the Division, however, was changed to Division of Mines. With the effectivity of the Commonwealth Constitution which provided that mineral lands of the public domain and minerals belong to the State and their disposition, administration, exploitation, development and utilization to be done only by a license, concession or lease, Commonwealth Act Nos. 136 and 137 were both enacted on November 7, 1936, the first was the Act creating the Bureau of Mines and the latter, the Mining Act, which provided for the conservation, disposition, and development of mineral lands and minerals. The Bureau of Mines was reconstituted under the Department of Agriculture and Commerce by virtue of Executive Order No. 1 dated January 30, It was made a Division of Mines under the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources when the reorganization of the government under the puppet Philippine Republic was effected in When the Philippine Commonwealth was reestablished on February 27, 1945, the Bureau of Mines was reorganized on June 1 of the same year.

9 Since then, the Bureau of Mines had been under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources until it was transferred to the Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 461 dated May 17, It was also on this date that the Mineral Resources Decree of 1974 (P.D. No. 463) was issued amending Commonwealth Act No. 137 and providing among others, for a modernized system of administration and disposition of mineral lands and to promote and encourage the development and exploitation of the mining industry. Said decree was revised by Presidential Decree Nos and On June 6, 1978, Presidential Decree No was promulgated revising Commonwealth Act No. 136 in order to further clothe the agency with adequate powers and make the Bureau of Mines a more potent and effective arm of the government in the administration and disposition of the country s mineral resources. A year after, some sections of P.D. No were amended by Presidential Decree No and the bureau of mines was changed to bureau of Mines and Geosciences to make it more responsive to the multivaried functions invested under P.D. No Pursuant to Section 100 of Republic Act No. 7942, otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 and DENR Administrative Order No , series of 1996, the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the said Act, and in line with the full operationalization of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, the DENR issued Administrative Orders No and dated March 11, 1997 and April 11, 1997, respectively, Authorizing the Director of Mines and Geosciences Bureau to operationalize the Interim Organizational Units and Providing for a Line Organization of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau and for Other Purposes. Said Organizational units shall be drawn from the existing workforce of the MGB and DENR Administrative Support staff which as contained in the Notice of Organization, Staffing and Compensation Action (NOSCA) with Serial No dated March 26, 1998 approved by Department of Budget and Management, and was fully implemented by this office on October 1, The Department of Environment and Natural Resources recently issued DAO No dated April 29, 2015, Providing for the Revised Organizational Structure and Functions of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Pursuant to its Approved Rationalization Plan under Executive Order No. 366 dated 04 October 2004 in re: Directing a Strategic Review of the Operations and Organizations of the Executive Branch and Providing Options and Incentives for Employees Who May Be Affected by the Rationalization of the Functions and Agencies of the Executive Branch. Under the approved Staffing Pattern and with the implementation of the new Notice of Organization, Staffing and Compensation Action (NOSCA), the Mines and Geosciences Bureau- Regional Office No. V has been allocated with a total of fifty-four (54) itemized positions. Thirteen (13) old positions were classified as Co-terminus with the Incumbent (CTI) as an offshoot of the Rationalization. The NOSCA with Serial No was issued effective not earlier that May 02, 2013 as approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

10 BRIEF PROFILE OF BICOL REGION Bicol Region is traditionally a mining Region with its boom period during the 1930s to the 1960s. Mining companies with American and Japanese partnership extracted gold and iron. With changing management and financial difficulties due to metal price fluctuations, their mining operations stopped and only two medium scale gold mining projects were in operation in the late 1980s to mid 1990s. Bicol Region is relatively high in mineral prospectivity. Deposits of gold, copper, iron, chromites, zinc and manganese occur while the nonmetallic minerals of limestone, marble, white clay, diatomite, perlite, pumice and silica abound. Because of this mineral potential coupled with the conducive investment environment brought about by the revitalization of the mining industry program of the government, an influx of local and foreign investors have been eyeing Bicol Region for possible development of mining projects. MGB-V VISION An Office composed of God- loving, highly motivated and responsive individuals committed to the promotion and development of a community-supported mining industry that is socially responsible, economically and environmentally sustainable, and dedicated to the pursuit of geo-scientific initiatives towards the enhancement of the well-being of the Bicolanos. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) envisions to be an enabler of a mining industry that is not only prosperous but also socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, with broad community and political support while positively and progressively assisting in the government s programs on poverty alleviation and contributing to the general economic well-being of the nation. It also aims to become the leading geosciences and geo-resources agency serving the public and nation with scientific reliability.

11 MGB V- MISSION The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, as steward of the country s mineral resources, is committed to the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware of its contribution to the national economic growth and countryside community development. It fully recognizes that the development of a responsive policy framework in partnership with stakeholders to govern mineral exploration, mining and investment decisions and an effective institutional structure, are fundamental requisites for the sustainable utilization of the country s mineral resources. It is adherent to the mineral promotion of geological studies as an integral element of socio-economic development, environment protection and human safety. Yet, it is sensitive to the known environmental impacts of mining and the need for restoration and rehabilitation of mining-affected areas and the development and adoption of environmental and geo-scientific technologies. MGB-V MANDATE The Mines and Geosciences Bureau is the primary government agency under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), responsible for the conservation, management, development and proper use of the country s mineral resources including those in reservations and lands of public domain. Towards this end, it is primarily responsible for the rational administration and disposition of mineral lands and resources, development of mining, geological, metallurgical, chemical and related technologies thru basic and applied researches, and inventory of mineral resources.

12 4. ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR LEGAL OFFICER PLANNING OFFICER INFORMATION OFFICER FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 111 (FAD) GEOSCIENCES DIVISION (GD) MINE SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (MSESDD) MINE MANAGEMENT DIVISION (MMD) FINANCE SECTION GENERAL AND ECONOMIC GEOLOGY SECTION MINE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SECTION MINING TENEMENT EVALUATION SECTION ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION HYDROGEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY SECTION MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH SECTION MONITORING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION GEOHAZARD AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGY SECTION SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SECTION MINERAL LANDS SURVEY SECTION

13 GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICES SECTION OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR (ORD) The Office of the Regional Director (ORD) shall implement at the regional level the pertinent laws, policies, rules and regulations and programs; exercise the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling; undertake Information, Education and Communication campaign; and perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law or delegated by the Director. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (FAD) The Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) shall provide general administrative services pertaining to human and financial resources, and property and records management. It is composed of the following sections: Finance Section Provides budgeting and accounting services Administrative Section Provides services on human resource, property and records management, including cashiering, and other general services. GEOSCIENCES DIVISION (GD) The Geosciences Division (GD) shall undertake land and marine geoscientific surveys (including mineral exploration, geological mapping, geohazard assessment, groundwater resource exploration and vulnerability assessment, and engineering geological and geo-environmental studies) and provide geological laboratory and information services.

14 It is composed of the following sections: General and Economic Geology Section Conducts geological mapping, and other specialized studies involving stratigraphy, structural geology and tectonics, and geomorphology, among others; Conducts mineral exploration (including characterization and modeling of mineral deposits): Undertakes the evaluation of proposed mineral reservation; Conducts validation and inventory of mineral resource; Assists in the evaluation of mining tenements in relation to mineral exploration; Conducts Information, Education and Communication campaigns on geosciences (including geology, geohazard, rocks and mineral deposits, hydrogeology). Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology Section Conducts hydrogeological exploration and vulnerability assessment; and Conducts geo-environmental studies (including assessment of possible solid waste disposal sites and studies on climate change and other environmental impacts). Geohazard and Engineering Geology Section Conducts geohazard and risk assessment (including hazard modeling, and engineering geological studies); Conducts relocation/resettlement and evacuation site assessment in support to disaster risk reduction and management programs; and Undertakes geological scoping and review of engineering geological and geohazard assessment reports. Geological Laboratory Services Section Provides services on geological laboratory analysis of minerals/ores, rocks, soil, sediments, fossils, water and other types of samples. MINE SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (MSESDD) The Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD) shall conduct the evaluation and monitoring of implementation of programs and investigate incidents/complaints on mine safety and health, environmental management and social development. It is composed of the following sections: Mine Environmental Management Section

15 Conducts initial evaluation/validation of environmental management programs; Evaluates annual environmental management programs and small-scale mining environmental management plan; Conducts monitoring of implementation of environmental management programs and compliance with other environmental requirements; and Investigates incidents/complaints relating to environmental management and abandoned mines. Mine Safety & Health Section Evaluates mine safety and health programs and related permit applications; Conducts monitoring of implementation of mine safety and health programs and compliance with other mine safety and health requirements; and Investigates incidents/complaints relating to mine safety and health. Social Development Section Evaluates social development programs; Conducts monitoring of implementation of social development programs and compliance with other social development requirements; and Investigates incidents/complaints relating to the implementation of social development programs. MINE MANAGEMENT DIVISION (MMD) The Mine Management Division (MMD) shall undertake initial evaluation of mining and mining- related applications, monitoring of the disposition and utilization of mineral lands and resources, and survey of mineral lands. It is composed of the following sections: Mining Tenement Evaluation Section Undertakes initial evaluation of mining and mining-related applications: Undertakes registration and maintains a registry of mining-related documents; Investigates and assists in the resolution of conflicts/adverse claims/oppositions concerning mining tenements; Evaluates the financial and economic components of proposed mining projects; and Maintains the Regional Mineral Rights Management System. Monitoring and Technical Services Section Undertakes monitoring of the disposition and utilization of mineral lands and resources; Validates mineral reserves of mining operations; Undertakes mineral statistical analysis; and Provides technical assistance to stakeholders.

16 Mineral Lands Survey Section Undertakes evaluation of applications for survey order and survey returns, and survey plans in areas outside mineral reservations; Undertakes initial evaluation of applications for survey order and survey returns, and survey plans in areas within mineral reservations; Verifies mining tenement boundaries in connection with mining applications and in cases of conflicts/adverse claims/oppositions in areas outside mineral reservation; Assists in the evaluation of mining applications in relation to mining tenement boundaries; Manages the regional mining tenement control map; and Evaluates the deputation of Geodetic Engineers. 5. OPERATIONAL CONTROL AND SUPERVISION Section 100, Chapter XVIII of RA No (The Philippine Mining Act of 1995) transformed the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) from a staff bureau into a line bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Pursuant to Executive Order No. 366 dated 04 October 2004 in re: Directing a Strategic Review of the Operations and Organizations of the Executive Branch and Providing Options and Incentives for Government Employees Who May Be Affected by the Rationalization of the Functions and Agencies of the Executive Branch, and in compliance with the Rationalization Plan of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) as approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on 02 May 2013, and the Department Administrative Order (DAO) No dated April 29, 2015 in re: Providing for the Revised Organizational Structure and Functions of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Pursuant to its Approved Rationalization Plan, the MGB shall consist of a central office and fifteen (15) regional offices, as well as district and other pertinent offices that may later be created. The Director shall be the Chief Executive who has the prime authority and responsibility to carry out the mandate and discharge the powers and functions of the MGB, under the supervision and control of the Secretary of the Department and Natural Resources (DENR). The Regional Director shall primarily carry out the mandate and discharge the powers and functions of the MGB at the regional level, under the supervision and control of the Director. Authorities vested to the MGB under the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (RA No. 7942) are as follows: Have direct charge in the administration and disposition of mineral lands and mineral resources; Undertake geological, mining, metallurgical, chemical and other researchers, as well as mineral exploration surveys;

17 Recommend to the Secretary the granting of mineral agreements to duly qualified persons and monitor the compliance by the contractor of the terms and conditions of the mineral agreements; Confiscate surety, performance and guaranty bonds posted through an order to be promulgated by the Director; Deputize, when necessary, any member or unit of the Philippine National Police, barangay, duly registered non-governmental organization (NGO) or any qualified person to police all mining activities; Grant an exploration permit to a qualified person; Grant industrial sand and gravel permit to any qualified person covering an area of more than five (5) hectares at any one time; Recommend to the Secretary of DENR the transfer or assignment of exploration permit to a qualified person; Determine satisfactory environmental track record in consultation with the Environmental Management Bureau, of an applicant of mineral agreement with the government for the exploration, development and utilization of mineral resources; Approve the hiring of foreign employees selected by the contractor, subject to the provisions of CA No. 613 (Philippine Immigration Act of 1940), as amended, for technical and specialized work requiring highly-specialized training or long experience in exploration, development or utilization of mineral resources; and Recommend to the DENR Secretary the members of the Panel of Arbitrators in the DENR ROs who have exclusive and original jurisdiction to hear and decide on disputes involving rights to mining areas, mineral agreements or permits, surface owners, occupants and claimholders/concessionaires, and pending before the MGB and the DENR. The Director may delegate such authority and other powers and functions to the Regional Director. The Office of the Regional Director shall implement at the regional level the pertinent laws, policies, rules and regulations and programs; exercise the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling; undertake Information, Education and Communication campaign; and perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law or delegated by the Director. The Office shall have the following key personnel as head of corresponding division and section in the organization assisting the Regional Director: 1. Chief Administrative Officer - Finance and Administrative Division

18 a. Accountant III - Finance Section b. Administrative Officer V - Administrative Section 2. Chief Geologist - Geosciences Division a. Supervising Geologist - General and Economic Geology Section b. Supervising Geologist - Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology Section c. Supervising Geologist - Geohazard and Engineering Geology Section d. Chemist IV - Geological Laboratory Services Section 3. Engineer V - Mine Management Division a. Engineer IV - Mining Tenement Evaluation Section b. Engineer IV - Monitoring and Technical Services Section c. Engineer IV - Mineral Lands Survey Section 4. Chief Science Research Specialist - Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division a. Supervising Science Research Specialist - Mine Environmental Management Section b. Supervising Science Research Specialist - Mine Safety and Health Section c. Supervising Science Research Specialist - Social Development Section Other key personnel constituting the staff members at the Office of the Regional Director are the Legal Officer (Attorney III), Planning Officer II, and Information Officer (Administrative Officer IV).

19 6. OPERATING PROCEDURES GEOSCIENCES DIVISION (GSD) 1. Name of Frontline Service: Request for Geohazard Identification Survey (GIS) Who may avail of the service: Fees: Documentary requirements LGU s; Sub-division Developers PhP 2,000.00/man/day but not less than PhP 6, Written request 2. Site Development Plan 3. Topographic Map 4. Lot Plan 5. Site Grading Plan (Optional) STEP APPLICANT/ CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION 1 Submits written request for Receives, records and routes to the Geohazard Identification Office of the Regional Director Survey including documentary requirements 2 Forwards request to the Geosciences Division 3 Assesses/evaluates the necessary action/reply for the request 5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes

20 Assigns technical staff of the 5 minutes Geohazard Assessment Section and sets schedule of field survey 5 Prepares Order of Payment for 20 minutes approval of Chief, Geosciences Division and Chief, Finance Section 6 Pays the required fees Issues Official Receipt 5 minutes 7 Undertakes Geohazard Identification Survey (GIS) 2 working days 8 Prepares Geohazard Identification 5 working days Report (GIR) with maps and submit draft GIR to the Chief, Geosciences Division for editing 9 Edits submitted GIR and returns 1 hour same to the geologist for re-drafting 10 Re-drafts GIR and submits same to 3 hours the Chief, GEOSCIENCES DIVISION for final editing and RD s comments 11 Edits re-drafted GIR 1 hour 12 Finalizes GIR and prepares letter endorsement for RD s signature 1 hour 13 Signs letter endorsement and 1 hour releases to the Records Unit 2. Name of Frontline Service: Request for Geological Site Scoping (GSS) Who may avail of the service: Fees: Documentary requirements Land Developers, LGUs, NGAs, Building Contractors PhP 2,000.00/man/day but not less than PhP 6, Written request 2. Site Development Plan 3. Topographic Map 4. Location Map STEP APPLICANT/ CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION 1 Submits written request Geological Site Scoping including documentary requirements Receives, records and routes to the Office of the Regional Director 2 Forwards request to the Geosciences Division 5 minutes 5 minutes

21 3 Evaluates submitted documents and assigns geologist of the Geohazard 15 minutes Assessment Section and sets schedule of field survey 4 Prepares Order of Payment for 20 minutes approval of Chief, Geosciences Division and Chief, Finance Section 5 Pays the required fees Issues Official Receipts 5 minutes 6 Performs Geological Site Scoping 2 working days (GSS) 7 Prepares GSS Report with Maps 6 working days and submits to Chief, Geosciences Division 8 Edits GSSR and returns same for 1 hour re-drafting 10 Submits re-drafted GSSR to the 3 hours Chief, Geosciences Division for final editing and RD s comments 11 Edits re-drafted GSSR 1 hour 12 Finalizes GSSR and prepares letter endorsement 1 hour 13 Signs letter endorsement and 1 hour releases to the Records Unit 3. Name of Frontline Service: Request for Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment (EGGA) Who may avail of the service: Housing Developers, LGUs, NGAs, Building Contractors Fees: Documentary requirements PhP 2,000.00/man/day but not less than PhP 6, Written request 2. Site Development Plan 3. Topographic Map 4. Lot Map STE P APPLICANT/ CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION 1 Submits request for Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment (EGGA) including required Receives, records and routes to the Office of the Regional Director 5 minutes

22 documents 2 Forwards request to the Geosciences 5 minutes Division 3 Evaluates submitted documents and discusses with the client the scope of EGGA to be done 15 minutes 4 Drafts EGGA MOA with work 2 hours program and budget estimate for comments by the Regional Director and the client LGU/NGA 5 Edits draft MOA and returns to Chief, 1 hour Geosciences Division 6 Finalizes draft MOA and prepares 1 hour letter endorsement 7 Signs endorsement letter 1 hour 8 Releases MOA and letter 10 minutes endorsement 9 Client review draft MOA and Client dependent submits comments to MGB for finalization 10 Signs MOA Signs MOA 1 hour 11 Clients have MOA notarized and return notarized copy to MGB 12 Prepares Order of Payment for approval by the Chief, Geosciences Division and Chief, Finance Section Client dependent 20 minutes 13 Pays the required fees Issues Official Receipts 5 minutes 14 Executes Engineering Geological and 3-5 days Geohazard Assessment Undertakes laboratory analysis of soil 10 days samples 15 Prepares EGGA reports and maps 25 days and submits to Chief, Geosciences Division for editing 16 Edits reports and returns same for redrafting 1 hour 17 Re-drafts and submits edited EGGAR 1 day for final editing and comments 18 Edits re-drafted EGGAR 1 hour 19 Finalizes EGGAR and prepares letter 1 working day endorsement 20 Signs letter endorsement and release 1 hour

23 to the Records Unit 4. Name of Frontline Service: Request for Geological/Mineral Verification Who may avail of the service: Fees: Documentary requirements Small Scale Mining Permittee/Applicant, Large Scale Mining Applicant/Mining Clients PhP 2,000.00/man/day but not less than PhP 6, Location Map 2. Letter Request STEP APPLICANT/ CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION 1 Submits request for Mineral Verification including required documents Receives, records and routes to the Office of the Regional Director 5 minutes 2 Forwards request to the Geosciences 5 minutes Division 3 Evaluates submitted documents and discusses scope of work to be done with the clients 15 minutes 4 Prepares Order of Payment for 20 minutes approval by the Chief, Geosciences Division and Chief, Finance Section 5 Pays the required fees Issues Official Receipts 5 minutes 6 Executes Mineral Verification 2 to 5 days 7 Submits samples for analyses 1 day 8 Pays the cost of laboratory Analyzes samples Laboratory dependent analyses 9 Prepares Mineral Verification Report 5 working days and Map (MVR)and submits to Chief, Geosciences Division 10 Edits draft MVR and returns same for 1 hour re-drafting 11 Re-drafts edited MVR and submits for 5 hours final editing and comments 12 Final editing of MVR 1 hour

24 13 Finalizes MVR and prepares letter endorsement for RD s signature 14 Signs letter endorsement and release same to the Records Unit 1 hour 1 hour MINE SAFETY, ENVIROMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (MSESSD) 1. Name of Frontline Service : Issuance of Permit to Install Mechanical Equipment Clients: Fess: Who may avail of the Service: Requirements: Mining Companies P per plan Mining Permitees 1. Duly Accomplished Application for Mechanical Equipment Installation (MGB) 2. Location Plan 3. General Layout Plan 4. Plan elevation (longitudinal & traverse) 5. Piping Plan in isometric drawing& detailed plans of foundation and support 6. Detailed construction and working plans of boilers and pressure vessels 7. Complete machinery list in tabulated form 8. Flow sheet if processing, manufacturing or assembly 9. Signature and seal of Professional Mechanical Engineer STEP APPLICANT/CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION 1 Submits written application Receives and records application and forwards documents to the ORD 2 Endorses application to the Chief, MSESDD 5 minutes 30 minutes

25 3 Reviews/assesses submitted 1 day documentary requirements, ensures its substantial compliance 4 Prepares Order of Payment 10 minutes 5 Pays required fee Issues Official Receipt 5 minutes 6 Evaluates application, processes 2 days Permit and prepares communication 7 Reviews and endorses Permit to the 0.5 day Regional Director 8 Reviews/signs permits 10 minutes 9 Receives permit Records/releases the Permit 15 minutes 2. Name of Frontline Service : Issuance of Permit to Install Electrical Equipment Clients: Fees: Requirements: Mining Companies P per plan 1. Duly accomplished Application for Electrical Wiring Installation (MGB Form No ) 2. Location Plan 3. Power Layout 4. Electrical Plans a) Layout and schematic diagram for lightings and convenient outlet b) Schematic diagram for feeder and subfeeder c) Schematic for wiring diagram for lad center 5. Design computational design analysis 6. Schedule for load in tabulated form 7. Signature and seal of Professional Electrical STEP APPLICANT/CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION 1 Submits written application Receives and records application and forwards documents to the ORD 2 Endorses application to the Chief, MSESDD 5 minutes 30 minutes

26 3 Reviews/assesses submitted 1 day documentary requirements, ensures its substantial compliance 4 Prepares Order of Payment 10 minutes 5 Pays Order of Payment Issues Official Receipt 5 minutes 6 Evaluates the completeness of the 2 days application 7 Reviews forwards Permit to the Office 1 day of the RD 8 Reviews/signs Permit 10 minutes 9 Receives Permit Record/releases the permit 5 minutes 3. Name of Front Line Service: Issuance of Safety Engineer/Safety Inspector s Permit Clients: Fees: Mining Companies Temporary Safety Inspector Permanent Safety Inspector Temporary Safety Engineer Permanent Safety Engineer P 1, P 1, P 1, P 1, Requirements: 1. Duly filled accomplished form (MGB Form No. 15-3A; 2. Certified photocopy of college diploma or high school diploma, or pertinent credentials, as the case may be; 3. Certificate of employment (present and previous) signed under oath; 4. Latest photograph, 2 x 2 STEP APPLICANT/CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION PERSON IN CHARGE 1 Submits application Receives, records application and 5 minutes forwards to the ORD 2 Reviews, endorses application to the 30 minutes Chief, MSESDD 3 Receives and checks the compliance 1 hour of procedural requirements 4 Prepares Order of Payment 10 minutes 5 Pays Order of Payment Issues Official Receipt 5 minutes

27 6 Evaluates, processes substantial 1 day compliance of the application; prepares permit and prepares communication 7 Reviews/endorses initialed permit to the RD 1 hour 8 Reviews/signs Permit and 10 minutes endorsement letter 9 Receives Permit Records/releases Permit 5 minutes 4. Name of Front Line Service: Processing of License to Possess Explosives Clients: Fees: Mining Companies Per Application Per Verification P 1, P 2,000.00/per man/day with a minimum amount of P 6, The transportation and incidental expenses shall be borne by the applicant Requirements: 1. PNP Form No PNP Provincial Commander Endorsement 3. Clearance from the Municipal Mayor, Chief of Police, Municipal Judge and NBI 4. Mining Permit of the Area 5. Operating Agreement if the applicant is other than the permittee 6. Drilling and Blasting scheme prepared by a licensed mining engineer justifying the legitimate use of the explosives 7. Plan of the explosive magazines 8. Location map of the explosive magazines STEP APPLICANT/CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION

28 1 Submits application Receives, records application and 5 minutes forwards to the ORD 2 Endorses application to the Chief, 30 minutes MSESDD 3 Receives and checks the compliance 1 hour of procedural requirements 4 Prepares Order of Payment 10 minutes 5 Pays the Order of Payment Issues Official Receipt 5 minutes 6 Evaluates, processes substantial 5 days compliance; Conducts verification of explosive magazines 7 Prepares report and letter 1 day endorsement to the PNP 8 Reviews and indorses letter to the 10 minutes ORD 9 Reviews/signs letter endorsement 10 minutes 10 Receives letter endorsement Records/releases the endorsement 5 minutes Clients: 5. Name of Front Line Service: Processing of License to Purchase and Move Explosives Mining Companies Fees: Per application P 1, Requirements: 1. Application letter; 2. PNP Form No. 6; 3. PNP Provincial Commander Endorsement; 4. Latest monthly explosive consumption report; 5. Copy of Purchaser s License; 6. Drilling and blasting scheme prepared by a licensed Mining Engineer justifying the legitimate use of the explosives; 7. Plan of the explosive magazines; 8. Location map of the explosive magazines; and 9. Operating Agreement if the applicant is other than the Permit Holder/Permittee STEP APPLICANT/CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION PERSON IN CHARGE 1 Submits application Receives, records application and 5 minutes forwards to the Office of the ORD 2 Forwards application to the Chief, 30 minutes MSESDD 3 Receives and checks the compliance 30 minutes of procedural requirement 4 Prepares Order of Payment 10 minutes

29 5 Pays the Order of Payment Issues Official Receipt 5 minutes 6 Evaluates/process substantial 1 day compliance of the application 7 Reviews and forward initialed permit to the ORD 10 minutes 8 Reviews/ approves / issues the 10 minutes permit; and signs the letter endorsement 9 Receives Permit Records / Releases permit 5 minutes 6. Name of Front Line Service: Processing of Blaster s Foreman License Clients: Mining Company Fees: Per Application P Requirements: 1. PNP Form No PNP Provincial Commander Endorsement 3. Clearance from the Municipal Mayor, Chief of Police, Municipal Judge and NBI 4. Copy of the Employer s Purchaser s License 5. Certification of Employment 6. Certification of a licensed mining engineer, re: applicant s qualifications and experience 7. Duly filled-up MGB Information Sheet STE DURATION APPLICANT/CLIENT ACTIVITY P 1 Submits application Receives, records application and 5 minutes forwards to the Office of the RD 2 Forwards application to the Chief, 30 minutes MSESDD 3 Receives and checks the compliance 1 hour of procedural requirement 4 Prepares Order of Payment 10 minutes 5 Pays the Order of Payment Issues Official Receipt 5 minutes 6 Undergoes written and Evaluates/process substantial 1 day practical examinations compliance of the application;

30 conducts written and practical examinations; and prepares communication 7 Prepares letter endorsement to the 1 day PNP 8 Reviews and affixes initials to the letter endorsement to the ORD 10 minutes 9 Reviews and signs the letter 10 minutes endorsement 10 Receives endorsement Releases letter endorsement 5 minutes 7. Name of Front Line Service: Issuance of Permit to Operate Electrical and Mechanical Equipment Clients: Mining Companies Fees: Per verification P 2,000.00/per man/day with a minimum amount of P 6, The transportation and incidental expenses shall be borne by the applicant. Requirements: 1. Application letter 2. Copy of the permit to install issued by MGB 3. As built plans STEP APPLICANT/CLIENT ACTIVITY 1 Submits application Receives, records application and 5 minutes forwards to the Office of the RD 2 Forwards application to the Chief, 30 minutes MESD 3 Receives and checks the compliance 1 hour of procedural requirement 4 Prepares Order of Payment 10 minutes 5 Pays the Order of Payment Issues Official Receipt 5 minutes 6 Evaluates/process substantial 2 days compliance of the application; 7 Conducts verification of installations and prepares recommendations and 7 days DURATION

31 permit 8 Reviews and affixes initials to the letter endorsement to the ORD 4 hours 9 Reviews and signs the letter 10 hours endorsement 10 Records / Releases permit 5 minutes \ 8. Front Line Service: Issuance of 5-Year and Annual Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) Certificate Clients: Requirements: Mining Permit Applicants 1. Application letter; 2. 5 Year SDMP 3. SDMP Monitoring and Evaluation Report 4. Financial Accomplishment Report STEP APPLICANT/CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION 1 Submits application Receives, records application and 5 minutes forwards to the ORD 2 Forwards application to the Chief, 30 minutes MSESDD 3 Receives and checks the compliance of procedural requirement 1 Hour 4 Evaluates and processes the 2 days compliance of procedural requirements 5 Reviews and affixes initial to 10 minutes Certificate 6 Signs the Certificate 10 minutes 7 Receives Certificate Records / releases the Certificate 5 minutes

32 MINE MANAGEMENT DIVISION (MMD) 1. Name of Frontline Service: Area Clearance For Small Scale Mining Permit/Quarry Permit Application (SSMP/QPA) Clients: Fee: Who may avail of the Service: PMRB/Mining Applicants No Fee SSMPA/QPA applicants with pending applications at ENRO-LGU Requirements: 1. Request for area clearance; 2. Three (3) sets of sketch map/survey plan signed by a deputized mines geodetic engineer STEP APPLICANT/CLIENT ACTIVITY DURATION 1 Files request for area clearance Accepts request for area clearance together with 3 copies of sketch map/survey plan and forwards documents to ORD; 2 RD indorses request to Chief, MMD for area clearance 5 minutes 5 minutes

33 3 Chief, MMD indorses documents to 5 minutes Chief, MLSS for plotting in the control map 4 MLSS receives the request for area status and clearance 5 minutes 5 OIC, MLSS acts initially to the 10 minutes request for area status and clearance 6 OIC,MLSS forwards the request to 1 hour concerned personnel for computation of technical description 7 Plots the requested area in the 4 hours MAPINFO Program 8 Projects the requested area in the control maps of MPSA/EP Contracts and Pemits and Mining Applications, 4 hours Reservation Areas, Small Scale Mining Permits/Quarry Permits and Applications and No Go Zone Map 9 Conducts research to determine the 4 hours status of the conflicting areas, if subject area overlaps with other mining rights and applications 10 Prepares draft of the Area Status and Clearance 1 hour 11 Reviews the draft of area 30 minutes status/clearance, then forwards to the Chief, MMD for comments 12 Chief, MMD reviews finally and put 30 minutes comments, if any 13 Returns to MLSS for finalization of the draft of the area status and clearance 10 minutes 14 Finalizes the Area Status and 10 minutes Clearance and OIC,MLSS affix initial 15 Forwards to Chief, MMD for initial 15 minutes 16 Forwards to ORD for signature 15 minutes 17 Releases area status/clearance 10 minutes 2. Name of Frontline Service: Processing Of Ore Transport Permit (OTP) Clients: Fee: Who may avail of the Service: Mining Right Holders 2, (metallic) 1, (non-metallic) Mining Permittees, Mining Contractors, Mining Rights Holders, Accredited Traders/Retailers