Area Clearance (AC)

Area Clearance (AC)

scope OF WORK - NEW

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSULTANT

• Conduct preliminary site assessment and due diligence
• Prepare and consolidate all necessary documentary requirements for the application
• Facilitate the submission of the application to the appropriate DENR office (e.g., Land Management Bureau or Regional Office)
• Coordinate with government agencies for any required certifications or endorsements
• Assist in the preparation of a site development plan or sketch plan
• Respond to queries and requests for additional information from the DENR
• Represent the Proponent during the application and evaluation process

REQUIREMENTS - nEW

REQUIREMENT FROM PROPONENT

For Proposed Reclamation Projects

• Project Description, to include the following:
• Sketch Plan
• Indicative Site Development Plan to state the usage/purpose of the area, including buffer zone, mini-park development, roadside tree
• Description of the Reclamation Site – average depth, boundaries, immediate vicinity, distance from shoreline, existing road/access/egress and ingress, available infrastructure facilities, utilities, e.g., source of power, water and telecommunication, 5-year LGU infrastructure program which will enhance viability of proposed reclamation
• Valid Sources of Fill Materials
• Reclamation Methodology – the procedure/technique in undertaking the activity to include the estimate volume of fill materials, type of materials and sources, containment/retention wall and consolidation of materials
• Estimated cost of reclamation and land development including data (i.e., existing labor force, structure and average cost and available equipment and average cost/rental rates)
• Proposed funding/financing of the project
• Proposed project timetable – reclamation, land development and other related activities
• Prevailing market land values of types/uses similar to the proposed land use/s within immediate vicinity duly certified by the local assessor/s and based on Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) zonal valuations
• Other documents, data and information pertinent to the proposed reclamation
• Geotagged photos showing the panoramic view of the land and adjoining areas, including existing landmarks and identifying features
• Sangguniang Resolution/s (Municipality/City, Province) authorizing the application for reclamation in case of LGU, or Board of Directors’ Resolution in case of Government corporation. In case the applicant is the provincial LGU, the Sangguniang Resolution of the Municipality/City where the proposed relocation is located shall be secured in addition to the Provincial Board Resolution
• Clearances from concerned government agencies such as PRA (in case applicant is other than PRA), PPA (in areas under its jurisdiction), DOT (in areas declared as tourist zones), BFAR, DOE (for submarine pipelines and power cable connections), concerned LGU (if the area is within municipal waters and the project is not LGU-initiated, through a Sangguniang Resolution), DPWH and others whenever necessary
• Geohazard Identification Report (GIR) of the area

Over Existing Reclaimed Lands

• Approved Survey Plan with technical description
• Geotagged photos showing the panoramic view of the reclaimed land
• Clearances from other concerned government agencies
• Certification by the CENRO/Implementing PENRO/Region as the case may be regarding the status of the area and the land classification of the adjacent land
• Copy of the EIS/ECC as the case may be
• Sangguniang Resolution/s endorsing the issuance of Proclamation / Special Patent in case of LGU, or Board Directors’ Resolution in case of Government corporation
• Narrative history of the reclamation