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Module 3 Flashcards

1
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___________is the collection of laws and regulations pertaining to air
quality, water quality, the wilderness, endangered wildlife and other environmental
factors.

A

Environmental legislation

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Congress enacted _______ to establish a national policy for the environment,

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National Environmental Policy Act

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____________ was the first major environmental law in the United States and is
often called the “____________” of Federal environmental laws.

A

NEPA

Magna Carta

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It was enacted to ensure that the federal agencies integrate
environmental considerations into their decision-making process.

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National Environmental Policy Act

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National Environmental Policy Act was signed by ________ on _________

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President Nixon

January 1, 1970

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______________sets forth a national policy “to use all practicable means and
measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to
foster and promote the general welfare, to create and maintain conditions under which
man and nature can exist in productive harmony, and fulfill the social, economic, and
other requirements of present and future generations of Americans.”

A

Section 101 of NEPA

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It establishes procedural requirements, applying that national
policy to proposals for major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment by requiring Federal agencies to prepare a detailed statement:

  1. Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action
  2. Any adverse effects that cannot be avoided
  3. Alternatives to Proposed Action
  4. Relationship between short-term use of environment and long-term
    maintainability and enhancement

5.Any irretrievable commitments of resources involved

A

Section 102 of NEPA

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Q

Countries and
non-governmental organizations all over the globe have created their own
environmental impact assessment programs, modeled upon ______, making _____ an
international catalyst in the field of environmental protection.

A

NEPA

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NEPA established _________ within the ___________ to ensure that
Federal agencies meet their obligations under NEPA.

A

The Council on Environmental Quality

Executive Office of the President

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It is stablished to ensure that federal agencies meet their obligations
under NEPA.

A

Council on Environmental Quality

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It oversees implementations through issuing guidance and creating
regulations regarding the NEPA process/procedure.

A

Council on Environmental Quality

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12
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It facilitates interagency coordination to resolve environmental issues
present

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Council on Environmental Quality

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Develop and promote environmental policies and initiatives

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Council on Environmental Quality

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Q

CEQ comprehensively updated its NEPA implementing regulations – ______ CFR Parts
-_______, first issued in __________– to modernize provisions, streamline infrastructure
project development, and promote better decision making by the Federal government.

A

40
1500-1508
1978

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Q

See the Regulations page for information on the final rule CEQ that was published on
__________, and became effective on ________________.

A

July 16, 2020
September 14, 2020

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16
Q

Different levels of analysis in NEPA Review
Process

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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT / FINDING OF NO
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

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17
Q

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process begins when a federal agency
develops a proposal to take a major federal action. These actions are defined at _____________.

A

40 CFR 1508.1

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18
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A proposal can be considered in this level if it has been proven that
the proposed action does not have a significant effect on the
environment. This is due to the reason that the action has been
implemented already in the past or by common sense that it will not
result to a significant impact.

A

Categorical Exclusion Determination (CATEX)

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A federal action may be “categorically excluded” from a detailed environmental
analysis when the federal action normally does not have a significant effect on the
human environment. The reason for the exclusion is generally detailed in NEPA
procedures adopted by each federal agency.

A

Categorical Exclusion Determination (CATEX)

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20
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This is conducted to identify whether the proposed action will have a
significant environmental impact or not by means of evaluating these
potential effects and alternatives given.

A

Environmental Assessment

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21
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The _________ includes purpose and need of the
proposed action, environmental impacts, alternatives, and list of
agencies consulted.

A

Environmental Assessment

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22
Q

This document is prepared whenever, based on the Environmental
Assessment prior, the proposed action will NOT have a significant
environmental effects.

A

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI)

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23
Q

This document must present all the detailed
reason why it has been concluded that there will be no significant
environmental impact.

A

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI)

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24
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The ___________ determines whether or not a federal action has the potential
to cause significant environmental effects.

A

Environmental Assessment

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A federal agency can determine that a Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) does not apply
to a proposed action. The federal agency may then prepare an ___________

A

Environmental
Assessment (EA)

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26
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Federal agencies prepare an _____________ if a proposed
major federal action is determined to significantly affect the quality of the human
environment.

A

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

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This is a comprehensive analysis of all the potential environmental
impacts of the proposed action that may significantly affect the quality of the
environment.

A

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)

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4 STEPS IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)

A

Initiation
Drafting of EIS
Final EIS
Issuance of Record of Decision

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29
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In EIS process, an agency publishes a ___________in the Federal Register. This informs the public of the upcoming environmental analysis and
describes how the public can become involved in the EIS preparation.

A

Notice of Intent

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30
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In EIS, This Notice of Intent starts the __________ process, which is the period in which
the federal agency and the public collaborate to define the range of issues
and potential alternatives to be addressed in the EIS.

A

scoping

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31
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In EIS process, A draft EIS is published for public review and comment for a minimum
of ____ days

A

45

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32
Q

In EIS process, Upon close of the ____________, agencies consider all substantive
comments and, if necessary, conduct further analyses.

A

comment period

33
Q

In EIS process, A __________is published, which provides responses to substantive
comments.

A

final EIS

34
Q

Publication of the final EIS begins the minimum __-day or “________,” in
which agencies are generally required to wait ___ days before making a final
decision on a proposed action.

A

30
wait period
30

35
Q

In EIS process, EPA publishes a _____________in the Federal Register, announcing
the availability of both draft and final EISs to the public.

A

Notice of Availability

36
Q

The EIS process ends with the ___________. It
* explains the agency’s decision,
* describes the alternatives the agency considered, and
* discusses the agency’s plans for mitigation and monitoring, if
necessary.

A

Issuance of the Record of Decision (ROD)

37
Q

What is included in EIS?

A

Cover Sheet

Summary

Table of Contents

Purpose and Need Statement

Alternatives

Affected Environment

Environmental Consequences

Submitted Alternative, Information, and Analysis

List of Preparers

Appendices

38
Q

It includes:
a. The name of the lead agency and any cooperating agency
b. Agency contact information
c. The title of the proposed action and its location
d. A paragraph of abstract of the EIS
e. The date when comments must be received.

A

Cover Sheet

39
Q

It includes the major conclusions, area of
disputed issues, and the issues to be resolved.

A

Summary

40
Q

Assists the reader in navigating through the EIS.

A

Table of Contents

41
Q

Explains the reason the agency is proposing
the action and what the agency expects to achieve.

A

Purpose and need statement

42
Q

Consideration of a reasonable range of alternatives that can
accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed action.

A

Alternatives

43
Q

Describes the environment of the area to be affected
by the alternatives under consideration.

A

Affected environment

44
Q

A discussion of the environmental effects and
their significance.

A

Environmental consequences

45
Q

A summary that identifies
all alternatives, information, and analyses submitted by state, tribal, and local
governments and other public commenters for consideration during the scoping
process or in developing the final EIS.

A

Submitted alternative, information, and analyses

46
Q

A list of the names and qualifications of the persons who were primarily responsible for preparing the EIS.

A

List of Preparers

47
Q

_____________ provide background materials prepared
in connection with the EIS.

A

Appendices

48
Q

A _________ is given if there is a substantial change to the proposed
action which is relevant to its environmental concerns

A

Supplement to the EIS

49
Q

Example of environmental concerns which is relevant to the proposed action if there is substantial change

A

Changes in Project Design

New Information

Revisions in Regulatory Requirements

50
Q

MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS IN THE
PHILIPPINES

A

PD 1586 – Environmental Impact Statement of 1978

RA 6969 – Toxic Substances, Hazardous, and Nuclear Waste Control
Act of 1990

RA 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

RA 9003 – Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

RA 9275 – Philippine Clean water Act of 2004

51
Q

It enacts the formal establishment of Environment Impact Assessment System

A

Presidential Decree no. 1586

52
Q

It is established to facilitate the attainment and
maintenance of rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development
and environmental protection.

A

Environment Impact Assessment System

53
Q

It is a planning and management tool that will help government, decision makers, the proponents, and the affected community address the negative consequences or risks on the environment. The process assures implementation of environment-friendly projects.

A

Environmental Impact Assessment

54
Q

Other term for PD 586

A

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Statement of 1978

55
Q

PD 1586 IRR Article 1

A

Basic Policy, Operating Principles, Objectives, and
Definition of Terms

56
Q

PD 1586 IRR Article 1 Section 1

A

Basic Policy and Operating Principles

57
Q

Consistent with the principles of sustainable development, it is the policy of the ___________
to implement a systems-oriented and integrated approach to the EIS system to ensure
a rational balance between socio-economic development and environmental
protection for the benefit of present and future generations.

A

DENR

58
Q

The___________ is concerned primarily with assessing the direct and indirect
impacts of a project on the biophysical and human environment and ensuring that
these impacts are addressed by appropriate environmental protection and
enhancement measures.

A

EIS System

59
Q

The _____________ aids proponents in incorporating environmental considerations
in planning their projects as well as in determining the environment’s impact on
their project.

A

EIS System

60
Q

________________ are responsible for determining and disclosing all relevant
information necessary for a methodical assessment of the environmental impacts of
their projects;

A

Project proponents

61
Q

The review of the EIS by _____________ shall be guided by three general criteria: (1) that
environmental considerations are integrated into the overall project planning, (2)
that the assessment is technically sound and proposed environmental mitigation
measures are effective, and (3) that social acceptability is based on informed public
participation;

A

Environmental Management Bureau

62
Q

_______________of the EIS depends largely on timely, full, and
accurate disclosure of relevant information by project proponents and other
stakeholders in the EIA process;

A

Effective regulatory review

63
Q

The social acceptability of a project is a result of meaningful public participation,
which shall be assessed as part of the ________________
application, based on concerns related to the project’s environmental impacts;

A

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)

64
Q

PD 1586 IRR Article 1 Section 2

A

Objectives

65
Q

The objective of this _______________ is to rationalize and streamline the EIS
System to make it more effective as a project planning and management tool

A

Administrative Order

66
Q

The law aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing,
sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present
unreasonable risk to human health.

A

RA 6969

67
Q

other name of RA 6969

A

Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990

68
Q

It likewise prohibits the entry, even in transit, of
hazardous and nuclear wastes and their disposal into the Philippine territorial limits for
whatever purpose; and to provide advancement and facilitate research and studies on
toxic chemicals.

A

RA 6969

69
Q

RA 6969 IRR Chapter 1

A

General Provisions

70
Q

It is the policy of the state to regulate, restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture,
processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures
that present unreasonable risk and/or injury to health or the environment; to prohibit
the entry, even in transit, of hazardous and nuclear wastes and their disposal into
Philippine territorial limits for whatever purpose; and to provide advancement and
facilitate research and studies on toxic chemicals and hazardous; and nuclear wastes.

A

Section 2 Declaration policy of RA 6969

71
Q

RA 6969 IRR Chapter 2

A

Administrative Provision

72
Q

Powers and functions of the Department of the Environment and
Natural Resources

A

RA 6969 IRR Chapter 2 Section 7

73
Q

The law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the National Air Quality
guideline values for criteria pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the
possible associated impacts to the economy.

A

RA 8749

74
Q

other name of RA 8749

A

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

75
Q

In partnership with stakeholders, the law aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive
and ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure the protection of
public health and environment. The law ensures proper segregation, collection,
storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adaptation
of best eco-waste products.

A

RA 9003

76
Q

other name of ra 9003

A

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

77
Q

The law aims to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution from land-based
sources (industries and commercial establishments, agriculture and
community/household activities). It provides for comprehensive and integrated
strategy to prevent and minimize pollution through a multi-sectoral and participatory
approach involving all the stakeholders.

A

RA 9275

78
Q

other term of RA 9275

A

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

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