Out of country at the moment, so haven't had time to deal with all of it yet: but a new DENR AO as a consequence of EO79 (the policy) has been signed off. Here are the relevant clauses relating to the ban:
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Section 15. Consistency of Local Ordinances with the Constitution and National Laws/LGU Cooperation The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the LGUs are hereby directed to ensure that the exercise of the latter’s powers and functions is consistent with and conform to the regulations, decisions, and policies already promulgated and taken by the National Government, the Constitution and national laws relating to the conservation, management, development, and proper utilization of the State’s mineral resources, particularly RA No. 7942 and its implementing rules and regulations, while recognizing the need for social acceptance of proposed mining projects and activities. LGUs shall confine themselves only to the imposition of reasonable limitations on mining activities conducted within their respective Approved by MICC, 10 September 2012 Page 15 of 17 territorial jurisdictions that are consistent with national laws and regulations. Government agencies concerned, in particular the DENR, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the DOF, are hereby directed to ensure the timely release of the share of LGUs in the National Wealth pursuant to Section 289 of RA No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991. These agencies are likewise directed to study the possibility of increasing LGUs’ share as well as granting them direct access similar to existing arrangements with the Philippine Export Zone Authority (PEZA). LGUs, DENR, and the MGB working together shall strictly implement RA No. 7076, to ensure the protection of the environment, address various issues in small-scale mining, and ensure that violators thereof are subjected to appropriate administrative and criminal liability.
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34.0¢ Sentiment: None Disclosure: Not Held
