DAO 26 PCO Improved 091713
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The POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER
• DENR Admin. Order No. 26
• Series of 1992
• “Designation of a Pollution Control Officer”
TEDDY P. GUERRERO, JR.
• OBJECTIVE
Understanding Environmental Stewardship.
Fully understanding the duties and responsibilities,
as well as the role and function of the PCO.
In the beginning ………..
• The Earth is the Lord’s - Exodus 9:29
• God the Creator - Genesis 1:1
- Created: The Heavens and the Earth
Plants, Living creatures and Man
And God saw all that He had made, and
behold, it was very good
Called to Rule
• Genesis 1:28:
God blessed them; and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
Therefore, from the beginning, God intended
humans to care for the earth and rule creation.
Rulership vs Stewardship
• Rulership of man and woman pertains to continuing and maintaining the task of creating order and preserving its goodness , not reducing the world back into disorder.
• Stewardship is defined as “careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.”
• Steward/Caretaker/Katiwala – one entrusted with managing the property of another.
Environmental Stewardship • Two Types of response needed: 1) Mitigation - Green “Being environment-friendly; green products, green buildings, green technology, green jobs, green advocates, green organizations and green politics.” - Much greater commitment is needed - Expensive. Failing to do so, however, would be
more costly. - Policies and incentives must encourage green
practices and technology.
2) Adaptation – making changes to reduce destruction and loss
Various Steps to enable communities to reduce their vulnerability:
- Identify local risk
- Assess present level of vulnerability
- Identify where preparedness should be enhanced
- make improvement on identified areas that need enhancement
- Verify enhanced preparedness
- Re-assess capacities in a dynamic environment
Ways of good Environmental Stewardship
• Decisive Commitment to the future
• Saving what can be saved through as many means of mitigation and adaptation as possible
• Adopting greener lifestyle
• Taking care of the environment
WHY PCO
Enforcement of PD 984 (DAO26) Amending MC 02 Series of 1981
To effectively enforce the “Pollution Control Decree of 1976”, otherwise known as the PD984, and its implementing rules and regulations by establishing linkages among the
1) DENR,
2) industrial establishments which are potential and actual sources of pollution and
3) local government agencies, and in order to carry out the national policy of maintaining a
reasonable quality of the environment.
• ECC Conditions • Compliance of Legal Requirements and
Implementing Rules and Regulations • Imposition of Administrative Fines
Because . . . .
QUALIFICATION OF A PCO
Basic Qualifications
• Filipino Citizen
• Mentally and Physically Healthy
• Good Moral Character
• Legal age
• Must have a Professional Qualification
Categories of PCOs
PCO I • One single establishment • Less pollutive • Small works • Attended at least one accredited PCO
training in the past three (3) years
Categories of PCOs
PCO II • One single establishment • More pollutive/operation of a pollution
control system • Attended at least five (5) accredited PCO
training in the past eight (8) years
Categories of PCOs
PCO III • Establishment with two or more locations and
with PCO each • Highly pollutive with combinations of pollution
control systems • Small works • Attended at least ten (10) accredited PCO
training in the past twelve (12) years • Registered engineer with at least 18 units
graduate course
Environmental Unit
A unit or section of every government office or industrial establishment whose function is to attend and monitor their activities pertaining to the installation or construction of pollution source and control facilities with the end in view of ensuring their compliance with the air, noise and water quality standards and to handle other matters of environmental concerns including protection activities such as solid waste management construction and maintenance of sewer system, and other pollution control measures.
Functions of Environmental Unit
• Supervise corporate PCOs • Represent the corporate PCOs • Formulate environmental programs of the
corporation • Other functions as may be required by the
corporation • Request for accreditation through writing and
meeting with DENR
Professional Requirement:
• Water Pollution Control Systems:
For the operation of WWTF treating highly concentrated or toxic or voluminous wastewater and requiring the supervision or management of highly technical person, the officer must preferably registered Chemical, Mechanical, Mining or Sanitary Engineer or any registered engineer with master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Air Pollution Control Systems: For the operation of air pollution facilities consisting of complex devices to control air pollutants from toxic, hazardous and/ or highly pollutive plants, the officer must preferably a registered Chemical or Mechanical, or Engineer.
• Treatment for Toxic and Hazardous Wastes:
For the operation of treatment systems for toxic and hazardous solid waste, the officer must preferably a registered Chemical Engineer or Chemist.
• Small and Simple works:
For the operation of small or simple works, facilities or mechanical control devices such as septic tanks, or simple works to treat domestic sewage (for water pollution control), expansion chambers, impingement tanks, etc. (for air pollution control), or facilities for non-toxic solid waste, the officer could be any knowledgeable technical person with basic training in pollution control.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PCO
In-charge/Reliable/Accountable
Duties and Responsibilities
DAO 26 Section 5a
1. Attend to the requirements of the establishment or agency
prior to the construction or installation of pollution control
facilities including the application and securing of necessary
pollution permits and renewal thereof;
2. Monitor activities to the installation or construction of
pollution source and control facilities with the end in view of
ensuring their compliance with the Air, Noise and Water
quality standard; the PCO and the Head of the establishment
shall be held responsible for any violations of PD984 and its
implementing rules and regulations committed by
establishment where the officer is employed;
3. Supervise the proper operation and maintenance of pollution
control facilities of the establishment or agency;
4. Report within reasonable time to the Department breakdown
of any pollution control facility, and the estimated and, actual
date of completion /repair and operation;
5. Promptly submit validated/certified as correct by the General
Manager periodic reports as stipulated in Section 7 hereof or
as required by the Department (otherwise, said reports shall
not be accepted as evidence in a pollution case);
6. As a Liaison Officer with the Department, he shall keep himself
abreast with the requirements of the Department and the
latest available technology on the prevention, control and
abatement of pollution;
Duties and Responsibilities
7. Maintain liaison with the city/provincial municipal or local
pollution control officers;
8. Attend the meeting for Pollution Control Officers which may
from time to time be called by the Department;
9. Facilitate compliance of the establishment he/she represents
with the requirements that may from time to time be
prescribed by the Department;
10. Recommend to the management the installation and operation
of additional equipment for the pollution abatement facilities;
and
11. Handle other matters of environmental concern as required by
his/her employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
TASKS OF PCO
- Supervision of APSF - Representation/Liaising - Formulation of envi programs for the company
(MMT/SDP-CSR) - Monitoring of APSF - Reportorial to DENR (SMR/CMR/CMVR/EMP/
EMoP) - Budgeting (WFP) - Secure/renew permits - Conduct Monitoring of APSF (Air/Water) - Attends meetings of Envi rganization
- Participate in trainings and seminars - Participate in company management meetings. - Conduct orientation/ training to new employees - Housekeeping - Storage and Disposal of non-hazardous and
hazardous waste - Promote energy conservation activity/ies - Assess and evaluate in procuring
materials/equipment/services - Data management - Coordination with other internal departments.
Benefits/Gains/Advantages of PCO
• Knowledgeable in Envi Laws, Policies, Rules and Regulations
• Access to Authorities (corporate/government)
• Networking through other agencies/ companies
• Green Technology
• Greener Pastures
• Trainings/Seminars
BE AN EFFECTIVE PCO AND
AN ASSET TO THE COMPANY
“PROMOTION”
Caring for creation is our
stewardship assignment
corporately and individually.
God is Love!