Republic of the Phrlippines Department of Ea~vironrnentand Natural Resources

Visayas Avenue, Dlliman, Quezon City Tel Nos 929-6626to 29; 929-33 to 35

926-7041 to 43 929-6252: 929-1669

2 4 JAN 2013

DENR Administrative Order NO.2013- )1

Subject: Designation of the Tumaga River Water Quality Management Area and Creation of Its Governing Board

Pursuant to Section 5 of RA 9275 otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004, DENR Administrative Order No. 2005-10 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9275 and DENR Memorandum Circular 2009-15 or the Procedu~alManual for the Designa~ionof Water Quality Management Areas, and considering its critical importance to Zambanga City and its communities, the Tumaga River is hereby designated as a Water QuaIity Management Area (WQMA).

Section I. Policy and Objectives. It is the policy of the State to pursue economic growth in a manner consistent with the protection and revival of h e quality of our fresh, brackish and marine waters. Pursuant to this policy statement, this Order aims at protecting and itnproving the water quality uf thr Tumaga River to make it a sustaining resource for the people of Zarnboat~gaCity, consistent with the followir~gwater quality management objectives:

a) To streamline the processes and procedures in the prevention, control and abatement of pollution in tlie WQMA;

h) To promote environmental strategies, use of appropriate eco~~ornicinstruments and control mechanisms for the protection of the WQMA;

cl To formulate a WQMA program on water quality management which recognizes that water quality tuanagemeni issues are inherently related and cannot be detached from concerns on water sources, ecological protection, water supply, public health and quality of life;

d) To provide for a comprehensive n~~mgementprogram for water pollution focusing on pollution preventioti in the WQMA;

e) To promote public information and education for stakeholders of the WQMA and encourage \he participation of an informed and concerned public in water quality management and monitoring; and

f) 'To encourage civil society and other sectors, particularly labor, the academe and businesses undertaking environment-related activities in their efforts to organize, educate and motivate the people jn addressing pertinent environmental issues and problems in the WQhIA.

Section 2. Coverage. The Turnaga River WQMA shall cover the Tunlaga River and its tributaries, natural or artificial, that are within the WQMA boundary inchding the land embraced by the hydrologic unit identified. The following data shall comprise the geographic coordinates of the Tunlaga River 'U'QMA:

Let's Gu Green

I Latitude I Longitude 1 Points

Description

)pTnd Gale, Pasonanca E k m School, Prionanrq

I 6O56'53.73"N 421 -33 "E ~arnboanga City 1 t 2 6"56'46.93"N 4'22.70HE Josefina Bakeshop, Pasonanca, Zarnboanga City

122" 6"56'34.95"N 4'33.08"E Dori Toribio, Pasonanca, Zamboanga City

Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City

Drive. Sta. Maria, Zambomga City I I

1 2 2 O 1 ( 6°11f11.9111h 1 1143.67"E Seaoil Gasoline Station, Y e t Exl., Lrrnbuanga City

~ ~ ~ g h ~ e ~ x t . , Zambe. City (ikonling Sta Crui 6"55'19.09"N 4'44.33"E market)

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~ 6 ° 5 5 2 . 5 ~ ~ CCOPI, MCLL Highway, lamboanga City

St . , Tetuan, Zamboar~ga City

Loop, Zarnboanga City L

Waling-waling, Tugbungan (near Lutong Pinoy), Zamboanga City

Man~pang, Zamboanga City I I --

Arena Blmco (coastal area), Zamboatlga City I

122" 1 I4 1 6'56'3.401'N 1 1 9'47.69 "E 'Taluksangay (coastal area), Zamboanga City -

-il14.65 llN ) 9'0.92"E 22y- Mercedes, Zanlboanga City

Highway), Zamboanga City

6'59'19.62"N 1 7'9.75"E 1 Salaan, Zamboanga City I ~ ~ j m a y m g , I Zamboanga City 1

The Governing Board shall likewise create a 'Technical Secretariat of the WQMA which shall he based at the EMB, DENR-Region IX.

Sectbn 9. Multi-Sectoral Group. The Governing Board shall create a Multi-Sectoral Group for water quality monitoring and surveillance network. Said group shall ailgrnent and complement monitoring and reporting efforts of the DENR.

Section 10. Re-designation of WQMA. U7hen necessary, and oilly after undertaking necessary studies and conducting consultations with relevant local government authorities, the Secretary of the DENR. upon recommendation of the EMB, shall revise the designation of WQMA, re-adjust its boundaries or reconstitute its menlbership for adequate representation.

Section 11. Amendments and Revisions. Amendments or revisions of any of the provisions hereof shall be made only upon consultation with the concerned stakeholders in accordance with existing policies on the matter and subject to the wi t t en approval of all the parties thereto.

Section 12. Separability Clause. Should any of the provisions- of this Order be subsequently declared invalid or null and void, the validity of the other provisions not affected shall not be impaired and shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 13. EtTectivity. This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation and upon acknowledgment of receipt of a copy hereof by the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR).

Secretary

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