SUBIC BAY METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY
ECOLOGY CENTER
Regulatory Bldg. Labitan St. cor. Rizal Ave.,
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines 2222
Tel 047.252.4059/4435/ Fax 047.252-4157
Visit us at http://www.mysubicbay.com.ph
SHIP’S PRE-ARRIVAL MEETING (SPAM)
DATE: __________________________
TIME: _________AM/PM
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT CHECKLIST
(This Form shall be filled up and signed by the concerned Ship’s Agent and attached to the SPAM Minutes of Meeting)
BASIC INFORMATION
Volume (if applicable):
Purpose of Visit:
Cargo Handler/s:
Ship’s Agent:
ETA:
Consignee/s:
ETD (if available):
Possible Impacts
Pls. indicate if the
activity will 1.- produce garbage?
2.-
produce hazardous
wastes?
Examples: rags
that
were used to wipe oily
surfaces,
used
oil,
chemical spills, petroleum
spills, bilge water, oily
wastes, etc.
3. – produce smoke
emissions,
fumes,
respirable dust or other
forms of air pollution
(such as noise) in the
area?
4.- produce domestic
wastewater (or sewage)
and other effluents or
pollutive discharges?
5. produce
other
possible environmental
concerns
6. – involve discoloration
of soil or water, produce
bad odor, and create
possible nuisance issues
7. – involve cargo where
there was extraction of
natural resources such as
logs, etc.
8. - have potential impact
on the immediate vicinity
and living organisms
within the area (Pls.
specify)
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YES
NO
IF YES, OUR COMPANY WILL IMPLEMENT THESE MITIGATING MEASURES, REQUIRED ACTIONS, AND COMPLY
WITH RELATED LAWS AND POLICIES AS IDENTIFIED BELOW,
ONLY IF APPLICABLE/NECESSARY
Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and SBMA Waste Management
Guidelines
1. Proper collection and disposal of garbage (solid wastes) in coordination with SBMA’s Solid Waste Collection and
Disposal Unit at 252-4309.
2. Practice good housekeeping and waste minimization at the area
3. Strictly require all contractors/subcontractors, agents and workers to observe proper waste disposal and proper
sanitation
4. Strictly observe no mixing of scrap materials with garbage during disposal
Republic Act No. 6969 or the Toxic and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
1. Proper storage, handling and disposal of hazwaste in accordance with RA 6969 guidelines
2. Hazwaste Hauler/Transporter to secure and process Hazardous Waste Transport Record (HWTR) at the SBMA
Ecology Center prior to hauling of hazwaste
3. Strictly comply with SBMA directives on land-based disposal of hazwaste only (no disposal activities by sea)
4. Submit / implement Oil or Petroleum or Chemical Spill Contingency Plan or Emergency Preparedness Plan or any
document to that effect.
R.A. 6969 and Republic Act No. 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1990
1. Provide abatement measures to avoid air pollution
2. If activity will produce a considerable amount of dust, apply dust mitigation measures and practice good housekeeping
at the area, e.g., assign sweepers at site
3. If activity will require the use of genset for more than fifteen (15) days, apply for Permit to Operate (PTO) Air Pollution
Source Installation
4. Apply ventilation or other air pollution control measures at affected area, if applicable.
5. Undertake proper maintenance of equipment and use mufflers or other applicable noise-reduction or emissionreduction measures.
6. If applicable, secure Environmental Clearance from EC by submitting a Dust Control Plan as attachment to the
Application for Environmental Clearance..(Application Form available at EC and also downloadable at
www.mysubicbay.com.ph )
Republic Act No. 9275 or The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
1. Collection of sewage shall be done thru an SBMA-accredited sewage hauler
2. Sewage Hauler to secure SBFZ Permit to Transport Effluent, Septage and/or Sewage (SBFZPTT-ESS) at the SBMA
Ecology Center prior to loading of sewage to tanker trucks. (Application Form available at EC and also downloadable
at www.mysubicbay.com.ph ) (A corresponding Certificate of Treatment or COT shall be submitted thereafter)
All Other existing and applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations, both national and international, such as
SBMA Seaport Instructions, MARPOL, UNCLOS, etc.
1. Provide abatement or mitigating measures to prevent or control any type of pollution or nuisance issues coming from
the activity.
2. For transfer of logs or other natural resources controlled by the DENR, secure letter from EC for endorsement to DENR
of all documents related to: importation/shipping via Port of Subic, for DENR’s appropriate and continuing action. For
other forms of extraction of natural resources, submit copy of related permits and clearances required by other national
and international agencies, as required by law.
3. Secure Environmental Clearance at EC, if so required by Seaport Dept. or other SBMA departments or national
government agencies, e.g., for bunkering or fuel loading activities, etc. (Environmental Clearance Application Form
available at EC and also downloadable at www.mysubicbay.com.ph )
4. Comply with existing permit conditions/undertakings, ECC, CNC or SBMA Certificate of Accreditation or other forms of
official agreement as proof of authority over the concerned area and as legal basis for engaging in such activity.
5. If cargo is suspected as possibly containing hazardous or toxic substance or with potential to cause pollution, provide
copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the cargo specified herein.
6. Coordinate with other concerned departments, e.g., PHSD or Fire Dept., etc. and other government agencies, e.g.,
Dept. of Health’s Quarantine Division (252-4280) , for appropriate permit/clearance purposes, e.g., fumigation, as
appropriate
COMMITMENT
_______________________________________
(Please print name and sign)
Cargo Handler Authorized Representative
Port of Origin:
______________________________________
(Please print name and sign)
Ship’s Agent or Authorized Representative
Cargo (if any):
Non-compliance with any of the above Committed Actions may be sufficient cause for the imposition of a fine and/or penalty.
CONFORME:
Vessel’s Name: