The Environmental Compliance Certificate or ECC refers to the document issued by the DENR/Environmental Management Board (EMB) that allows the project to proceed to the next stage of project planning, which is the acquisition of approvals from other government agencies and LGUs, after which the project can start implementation.
It certifies that the proponent has complied with the requirements of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) system and that the proposed project will not cause a significant negative impact on the environment. It also certifies that the proponent is committed to implement its approved Environment Management Plan. Requirements for ECC application depends on the type and location of project being developed.
The Certificate of Non-Coverage is a document issued by the DENR/Environmental Management Board (EMB) certifying that, based on the submitted project description, the project is not covered by the EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) system and is not required to secure an ECC. This covers projects which are not critical to the environment.
