National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Permit

National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Permit

scope OF WORK - NEW

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSULTANT

• Conduct a thorough review of the project and its water requirements to determine the appropriate type of Water Permit
• Assist the proponent in securing and preparing all necessary legal, corporate, and technical documents
• Coordinate with relevant government agencies (e.g., DENR, LWUA, LGU, DOE) to obtain required certifications and clearances
• Prepare or facilitate the preparation of technical plans and data, such as Vicinity Maps and Well Drilling Data
• Consolidate the complete application package and submit it to the NWRB
• Act as the liaison between the proponent and the NWRB, responding to queries and facilitating compliance with any additional requirements
• Provide support throughout the permit processing and approval stages

REQUIREMENTS - nEW

REQUIREMENT FROM PROPONENT

WATER PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL USE

• Proof of land ownership or legal right to use the property where the water source is situated
• Certificate of Registration from DTI, CDA, or SEC, with Articles of Incorporation and Corporate Secretary Certification on capital structure
• Certificate of Conformance from LWUA (for Water Districts only)
• Certificate of Registration (if a Barangay Waterworks or Rural Waterworks and Sanitation Association)
• Vicinity Map/Location Plan (scale 1:10,000 or 1:50,000) showing the exact location of the point of diversion
• Subdivision Plan (if applicable)
• Well Drilling Data (for existing groundwater sources), authenticated by the well driller, including Physical and Chemical analysis of water
• Sangguniang Bayan / Regional Development Council endorsement (for LGU-managed water supply facilities)
• Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from DENR-Regional Office
• Other documents that may be required by the Board

WATER PERMIT FOR IRRIGATION USE

• Proof of land ownership or legal right to use the property where the water source is situated
• Certificate of Registration from DTI, CDA, or SEC, with Articles of Incorporation and Corporate Secretary Certification on capital structure
• Vicinity Map/Location Plan (scale 1:50,000) showing the exact location of the point of diversion
• General layout of the system, delineating the area for water use, adjoining lands, and owners relative to the point of diversion
• Well Drilling Data (for existing groundwater sources)
• Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from DENR-Regional Office
• Other documents that may be required by the Board

WATER PERMIT FOR POWER GENERATION

• Proof of land ownership or legal right to use the property where the water source is situated
• Certificate of Registration from DTI, CDA, or SEC, with Articles of Incorporation and Corporate Secretary Certification on capital structure
• Vicinity Map/Location Plan (scale 1:10,000 or 1:50,000) showing the exact location of the point of diversion
• Brief Description of the project, including how water will be used, the amount needed, and the power to be generated
• Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from DENR-Regional Office
• Certificate of Registration from DOE and Certificate of Indorsement
• Other documents that may be required by the Board

WATER PERMIT FOR INDUSTRIAL USE

• Proof of land ownership or legal right to use the property where the water source is situated
• Certificate of Registration from DTI, CDA, or SEC, with Articles of Incorporation and Corporate Secretary Certification on capital structure
• Vicinity Map/Location Plan (scale 1:10,000 or 1:50,000) showing the exact location of the point of diversion
• Brief Description of the project, including how water will be used and the amount needed
• Well Drilling Data (for existing groundwater sources)
• Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from DENR-Regional Office
• Other documents that may be required by the Board

WATER PERMIT FOR FISHERIES

• Proof of land ownership or legal right to use the property where the water source is situated
• Certificate of Registration from DTI, CDA, or SEC, with Articles of Incorporation and Corporate Secretary Certification on capital structure
• Vicinity Map/Location Plan (scale 1:10,000 or 1:50,000) showing the exact location of the point of diversion
• Brief Description of the project, including how water will be used and the amount needed
• Well Drilling Data (for existing groundwater sources)
• Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from DENR-Regional Office
• Clearance from existing dam/reservoir operated by NIA, NPC, and other government entities (for fisheries located upstream)
• Other documents that may be required by the Board

WATER PERMIT FOR OTHER USES (RECREATION, COMMERCIAL, MEMORIAL PARK, ETC.)

• Proof of land ownership or legal right to use the property where the water source is situated
• Certificate of Registration from DTI, CDA, or SEC, with Articles of Incorporation and Corporate Secretary Certification on capital structure
• Vicinity Map/Location Plan (scale 1:10,000 or 1:50,000) showing the exact location of the point of diversion
• Brief Description of the project, including how water will be used and the amount needed
• Well Drilling Data (for existing groundwater sources)
• Certificate of Potability (including Physical and Chemical Analysis of water), if applicable
• Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from DENR-Regional Office
• Other documents that may be required by the Board

WATER PERMIT FOR LIVESTOCK RAISING

• Proof of land ownership or legal right to use the property where the water source is situated
• Certificate of Registration from DTI, CDA, or SEC, with Articles of Incorporation and Corporate Secretary Certification on capital structure
• Vicinity Map/Location Plan (scale 1:10,000 or 1:50,000) showing the exact location of the point of diversion
• Well Drilling Data (for existing groundwater sources)
• Brief Description of the project, including how water will be used and the amount needed
• Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from DENR-Regional Office
• Other documents that may be required by the Board

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• For Well Drilling: The application must include the name of a duly registered well driller.
• For Transfer of a Water Permit: A verified petition stating the reasons for the transfer, with the attached contract or agreement.
• For Lease of a Water Right: A verified petition accompanied by a duly executed contract of lease.
• For Bulk Water Supply: An agreement, MOA, or Joint Venture Agreement between the supplier and the buyer, specifying how the water will be used