Memorandum Circular No. 006 Series of 2015 Guidelines for Recreational Waters Monitoring Program

Republic of the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU DENR Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1116 Telephone Nos.: 927-15-1 7, 928-20-96 MAY 15 2015 Memorandum Circular No. 006 Series of 2015 Email : emb@emb.gov.ph Visit us at http://www.emb.gov.ph SUBJECT: Guidelines for Recreational Waters Monitoring Program The DENR, through EMB, is mandated by Section 2 of Republic Act (RA) 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 to: 1) streamline processes and procedures in the prevention, control , and abatement of pollution of the country's water resources; 2) promote public information and education; and 3) encourage the participation of an informed and active public in water quality management and monitoring. Pursuant to RA 9275, this Memorandum Circular is issued to provide clear guidance on the monitoring of recreational waters and subsequent reporting to, but not limited to, the following agencies for the purpose of public notification in order to protect public health: • Department of Health (DOH) • Department of Tourism (DOT) • Local Government Units (LGU) 1.0 SCOPE AND COVERAGE This Memorandum Circular shall cover all recreational waters pursuant to the following criteria: • Officially classified Class B or SB waters; or • Water bodies intended for primary contact recreation; or • Water bodies identified by the DOT and LGUs as tourist recreational areas 2.0 DEFINITION OF TERMS For the purposes of this Memorandum Circular, th e following terms shall have the following meanings: "EMB" refers to the Environmental Management Bureau of the DENR. "Class B" refers to a classification for freshwater bodies intended for primary contact recreation such as bathing, swimming, etc. (Recreational Water Class 1). "Class SB" refers to a classification for marine water bodies with the following intended beneficial uses: • Tourist Zones - For tourism and recreational activities • Recreational, Water Class I - Intended for primary contact recreation (bathing, swimming, skin diving, etc.) Protect the environment.. . Protect life ... "DENR" refers the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. "Geometric Mean" means the n th root of the product of a series of n numbers. It is a calculation to d etermine a n average when th e set of numbers covers a wide range. "Primary Contact Recreation" refers to any form of recreation, where th ere is intimate contact of the human body with water, such as bathing, swimming, water skiing, skin diving, or other water-related recreationa l activities. "Primary Water Quality Parameters" are th e required minimum water qua lity parameters to be monitored. "Public Notification" refers to the dissemination of informa tion m order to protect public health. "Secondary Water Quality Parameters" are other water quality parameters to be monitored with known sources of the identified secondary wa ter quality parameters being discharged into the said water body. 3.0 APPLICABLE WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS For the purposes of this Memorandum Circular, recreational waters shall be monitored using the primary water quality parameters and supplemented by secondary water quality parameters; provided that there a re known sources of the identified secondary water quality parameters being discharged into the said wa ter body. 3.1 PRIMARY WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS FOR RECREATIONAL WATERS All recreational waters shall be monitored using the primary water quality parameters shown in Table 1 and the corresponding a llowable limits shall be observed to maintain the intended water quality of the recreational waters. T bl 1 W t Q l"t C ·t . fi P . a e a er ua 1:v n ena or nmarv w ater arameters ua 1tv Q I" p Parameter Unit Water Quality Criteria Class B Class SB Fecal Coliform MPN/100 mL 200 200 pH (range) - 6.5 - 8.5 6 .0 - 8.5 Notes: (a) MPN/ 100 mL - Mos t Probable Number per 100 m,11,ltters (b) Geometric mean of at least three data sets per quarter for fecal coliform. Further, maximum allowable limit for f ecal coliform is twice the water quality guideline per sample. Frequency of monitoring for primary water quality parameters sha ll be m onthly for at least 10 months per year. 3.2 SECONDARY WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS FOR RECREATIONAL WATERS Where appropriate, secondary water quality parameters as listed in Table 2 shall be included in monitoring recreational waters in addition to the primary water quality parameters presented in Section 3 .1 of this Memorandum Circular. Correspondingly, the allowable limits shall be observed to maintain the intended water quality of the recreational waters. 2 Table 2. Water Qualit Criteria for Secondar Parameters Parameter l•I Unit Criteria Class SB 0.002 0.002 nil nil 1.0 2.0 Phenol and Phenolic Substanceslcl 0.005 0.01 Notes: (a) Allowable range Jo, pH (b) Maximum allowable limit Jo, toxic metals and o,ganics paramete,s Frequency of monitoring for secondary water quality paramyters shall be at least semi-annual. 4.0 IDENTIFICATION, MONITORING, AND REPORTING The protocols discussed in this section shall be used in identifying and monitoring recreational waters and in reporting to concerned agencies for the purpose of public notification in order to protect public health. 4.1 IDENTIFICATION The EMB Regional Offices (ROs) , in collaboration with the regional offices of DOT and DOH as well as con cerned LG Us, shall identify recreational waters that meet the criteria specified in Section 1.0 of this Memorandum Circular. These waters shall then be included in the Regional Recreational Waters Monitoring Program . Recreational waters shall be identified by the name of the water body. The municipality or region can be appended to the name of the water body if recreational waters were identified at various sections of the water body traversing a different municipality or region. 4.2 MONITORING The EMB ROs shall d evelop and implement their Regional Recreational Waters Monitoring Program adopting a two-level system. The prescribed system is shown in Table 3. 3 Table 3 . Two-Level System of the Regional Recreational Waters Monitoring Program Level Suitability Monitorine: Revortine: Surveillance . All p arameters . Monthly (for at • No reporting within the least 10 month s required allowable limits per year) • If water body was for all sampling sampling for previously under events; or primary Alert Level, inform . Any primary parameters; and the regional parameter n ot • At least semi- offices of DOH within the annu al sampling and DOT as well allowable limit for for secondary as the concerned a single or two parameters LGUs the current consecutive condition of the ' sampling even ts water bodyl•I Alert!hl . Any prim ary . In crease sampling Immediately report parameter n ot frequ en cy to twice to the regional offices within the a m onth for of DOH and DOT as allowable limit for primary well as th e three consecutive parameters; concerned LG Us the sampling events; and/ or condition of the and/or • Increase sampling water body. Reports • Any secondary frequen cy to shall be in parameter n ot quart erly for accordance with within the secon dary Section 4 .3 of this allowable limit for parameters Memorandum a single sampling Circular. event Notes: (a) Alert level shall be reverted to surveillance level when all allowable limits of the primary parameters have been met for two consecutive sampling events, and the allowable limits for secondary parameters have been met/or a single sampling event. (b) In cases where a primary parameter exceeds its allowable limit for six consecutive sampling events, monitoring frequency can be reverted to monthly in order to conserve resources. For secondary parameters, monitoring .frequency can be reverted to semi-annually once a parameter exceeds its allowable limit for two consecutive sampling events. Monitoring stations and sampling points shall be designated as prescribed in An nex 1 of this Memorandum Circula r. On the oth er hand, the sample containers and protocols for sample collection, sample preservation and handling, a n d chain -of-custody shall be in accordance with the Ambient Water and Efflu ent Quality Monitoring Manuals issued through EMB Memorandum Circular 2008-008. 4 .3 R EPORTING The EMB ROs shall report th e statu s of th eir Regional Recreational Waters Monitoring Program to the regional offices of DOH a n d DOT as well as the concerned LGUs. Reporting schedule shall be based on the results of the monitoring. Reports shall a lso be submitted to the EMB Centra l Office according to the schedule in Table 4. 4 Table 4. Submission Schedule of the Recreational Waters Monitoring Program Status Report Period Covered Submission Schedule January to June July of the present year July to December January of the following year All reports shall be in accordance with the prescribed format provided in Annex 2 of this Memorandum Circular. 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS For the purposes of this Memorandum Circular, each EMB.RO shall establish a Regional Inter-Agency Technical Committee whose members shall be composed of, but not limited to, the following agencies: • DOH • DOT • LGUs The Regional Inter-Agency Technical Committee shall h ave the following functions: • Identify recreational waters that meet the criteria specified in Section 1.0 of this Memorandum Circular • Formulate and implement a plan of action for the notification of the public when a water body and/or sections thereof are deemed temporarily unsuitable for recreational use Annex 3 presents the sample Memorandum of Agreement for the establishment of the Regional Inter-Agency Technical Committee while Annex 4 shows a sample notification and management program incorporated in the Minutes of the Meeting of the Regional Inter-Agency Technical Committee. 6.0 EFFECTIVITY This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately. ATTY.J DENR Und s retary a nd Concurrent EMB Director jw-r - / / ;IV 5 Annex 1. Establishing Monitoring Stations and Sampling Points 1. Recreational Freshwater Bodies a) Monitoring Stations For lakes, at least three monitoring stations should be established at the section designated as recreational area. If there is more than one designated recreation al area within th e lake, then each area should be treated individually and sampled accordingly. Figures lA and 18 present illustrations of establishin g monitoring stations in a lake with one and two designated recreational areas, respectively. Fiarure 1. Example of Monitoring Stations in Lakes 0 For rivers, a minimum of two monitoring stations (i.e. one upstream station and one downstream station) should be established to a segment of the river used for primary contact recreation. Figure 2 presents an illustration of establishing monitoring stations in rivers. Figure 2. Example of Monitoring Stations in Rivers /Recreaa·ona/Arca O Moaitcring Station b) Sampling Points and Depth Samples should be collected where water is one meter deep or knee deep at a minimum. Samples should be taken from a depth of 0.1 meter below the water surface. If the water is less than one meter, collect the sample at mid-depth. For rivers, sampling at the water's edge and stagnant water should be avoided. 2. Recreational Marine Water Bodies a) Monitoring Stations The monitoring stations at recreational marine water bodies should be representative of the beach area. For beaches less than one kilometer long, at least three monitoring stations should be rstablished. On the other hand, for beaches more than one kilometer long; more monitoring stations may be needed. Monitoring stations must be spaced 300 meters apart and fixed throughout the year. Figure 3 presents an illustration of establishing monitoring stations in marine waters. Figure 3 . Example of Monitoring Stations in Marine Waters • Beach • \ • ,0 Moniraringscal:ion b) Sampling Points and Depth Samples should be collected at designated monitoring stations where water is about one meter deep or knee deep at a minimum. Samples should be taken from a depth of 0 .1 meter below the water surface. If the water is less than one meter, collect the sample at mid-depth. 2 Annex 2. Recreational Waters Monitoring Program Report Format (To be printed on DENR Letterhead) RECREATIONAL WATERS MONITORING PROGRAM SAMPLE STATUS REPORT 1.0 RECREATIONAL WATER PROFILE This section contains an overview of the recreational water bodies that the EMB RO has monitored for the covered period. Table 1 summarizes the recreational water bodies monitored by EMB Region 4 A from January to June 2014. a e ecrea 1ona T bl 1 R a er 0 1es o 1 Wt B d. fR eg1on 4A • 1-: ,1, .• . .... .t, llll : 11--IY. llf';IN • ' . "" . "~ Freshwater Bodies Balanac River - • Swimming area - 0.4 sq. km Home to Taytay Section identified Maja:v.jay • Average depth - 2 m Falls located in by LGU as • Average length - 1 km Maja:v.jay, tourist • Average width - 3 m LaP"11na recreational area Caliraya Lake - • Surface area - 1,050 ha Man-made lake Water used for Lumban, Cavin • Average depth - 15 m bordering the hydroelectric ti, Kalayaan • Average width - 3 km towns of power but has Lumban, become a Cavinti, and popular spot for Kalayaan, water sports and Laguna outdoor recreation including fishing Lake Bunot - S • Surface area - 0.6 sq. km One of the seven Section identified an Pablo City • Average depth - 1 m lakes of San by LGU as • Average width - 1 km Pablo City, tourist La=na recreational area Marine Water Bodies Tayabas Bay - • Swimming area - 3 sq. km Large bay in the Identified by Sariaya • Average depth - 2 m southern part of LGU as tourist • Average length - 1 km Luzon. This is a recreational area portion of the bay located in Sariava, Quezon. Tayabas Bay - • Swimming area - 5 sq. km Large bay in the Water body San Juan • Average depth - 3 m southern part of intended for • Average length - 14 km Luzon . This is a primary contact portion of the recreation bay located in San Juan, Batangas Balayan Bay - • Swimming area - 2 sq. km Large bay with Identified by Calatagan • Average depth - 2 m intertidal flats, LGU and DOT as • Average length - 1 km mangrove forest, tourist and the coastal recreational area wetlands of the Calatagan Peninsula Note: Inform.atwn provided refers to the segment of the water bodies designated for pnmary contact recreation. 1 2.0 RECREATIONAL WATER MONITORING STATIONS This section summarizes the monitoring stations identified per water body, which includes the location and coordinates of each station. From the water bodies listed in the previous section, Table 2 presents the monitoring stations established by EMB Region 4-A per water body. The locations and coordinates of each s tation have also been specified. Freshwater Bodies Balanac River 1 Ta ta Falls 14 °09'N 120°28'E Majayjay 2 500 m downstream of Taytay 14°09'05"N 120°28'10"E Falls 3 1 km downstream of Tayt ay 14°09'10"N 120°28'22"E Falls Caliraya Lake - Caliraya Re-Creation Center, Lumban, Cavin Brgy. Lewin, Lumban, Lagun 14° l 7'53"N 121 °27'36"E ti, Kalayaan a 2 Mid- oint of Calira a Lake l4°29'N 121 °53'E 3 Caliraya Resort, Brgy. East T 14° 15'N 121°3l 'E alaun an, Cavinti, La na 4 Caliraya Hilltop, Brgy. Calira 14°30'15"N 121 °30'E a, Lumban, La na 5 Brgy. San Juan, Kalayaan, L 14°2 l 'N 121°34'E a na Lake Bunot - S In front of Hut 1 14 °08'03"N 121 °34'03"E an Pablo City 2 In front of Hut 5 14°08'07"N 121 °34'06"E 3 In front of Hut 10 14°08'08"N 12 1 °34'10"E Marine Water Bodies Tayabas Bay - 1 Blue Ba Waters 13°57'52"N 12 1 °3 l '48"E Sariaya 2 Villa de! Prado Resort 13°57'60"N 121 °31 'S0"E 3 Marina Azul Beach Resort 13°58'N 121 °3 l '55"E 4 Dalam asi an Beach Resor t 13°58'10"N 121 °3 l '58"E Tayabas Bay - 1 Moonlit Beach Resort 13°50'N 121°24 'E San Juan 2 Acuatico Beach Resort 13°50'15"N 121 °24 '08"E 3 Laiya Coco Grove Beach Res 13°50'30"N 121°24'22"E ort 4 Blue Coral Beach Resort 13°50'50"N 121 °24'43"E 5 Vir in Beach Resort l3°5 l 'N 121 °24'55"E 6 White Cove Resort 13°5 l '12"N 12 1 °25'E 7 Palm Beach Resort 13°51 '28"N 121 °25 '12"E 8 Public Bea ch 13°51'35"N 12 1 °25'26"E 9 La Luz Beach l3°51 '55"N 12 1 °25'25"E Balayan Bay - 1 Rancho Beach Resort 13°50'N 120°38'E Calatagan 2 Pia a Calata an 13°50'20"N 120°34'E 3 La o de Oro Resort l3°50'45"N 120°34'E 2 ... 3.0 WATER SAMPLING PLAN This section contains the sampling plan implemented by the EMB RO which specifies the monitoring stations, parameters, and sampling frequency. This section presents the sampling plan implemented by EMB Region 4-A. T bl 3 R t· 1 Wt s ' r - Pl No. of Sampling Water Body Monitoring Parameter Stations Frequency Freshwater Bodies Balanac River - Majayjay 3 Primary Monthly 8aliraya Lake - Lumban, 5 Primarv Monthly Cavinti, Kalayaan Secondary (Mercury) Semiannually Lake Bunot - San Pablo Primary Monthly City 3 Secondary (Oil and Semiannually Grease) Marine Water Bodies Tayabas Bay - Sariaya 4 Primary Monthly Secondary (Oil & Grease) Semiannually Tayabas Bay - San Juan 9 Primary Monthly Primary Monthly Balayan Bay - Calatagan 3 Secondary (Oil and Semiannually Grease) 4.0 RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION This section contains the monitoring results per water body. Subsequently, each set of data will be interpreted. This section contains the monitoring results per water body and its interpretation. 4.1 BALANAC RlvER-MAJAYJAY Allowable Lim 200 6.5 - 8.5 it Class B 1 100 90 110 100 90 110 7 .2 7.4 7 .1 7.2 7.4 7. 1 2 90 90 85 90 90 85 6.9 7 .0 6.8 6.9 7.0 6 .8 3 85 110 95 85 110 95 7. 1 7.1 7.0 7.1 7.1 7.0 Results sh ow that primary parameters monitored from January to June 2014 were a ll within th e allowable limits for Class B waters. 4.2 CALIRAYA LAKE- LUMBAN, CAVINTI, KALAYAAN 3 . •--•1 ..-: ' ' '"~·- ' , .... =,-··• r. ' ' IJ! ••.-ill•• · Allowable Limi 200 6.5 - 8.5 0 .002 t {Class Bl 1 100 110 140 150 7.8 7.6 7.6 8.0 7.8 7 .7 0.001 2 135 125 120 150 150 145 7,0 7,0 7.1 7,2 7.2 7.1 0.001 3 140 145 140 140 7.2 7 .0 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.8 0.001 4 100 125 140 145 7.0 7.0 7.1 7.2 7,2 7 .1 ND 5 105 100 115 135 7.8 7 .6 7.6 8.0 7.8 7.7 0.001 Results of analyses for Caliraya Lake from January to June 2014 are as follows : • Fecal coliform concentrations were within the allowable limit for the months of January, February, March, and June for a!J monitoring stations • Except for monitoring station #2 , fecal coliform concentrations did not meet the a llowable limit for the months of April and May or two consecu t ive sampling events. Influx of tourists in th e area may h ave resulted to the increase in fecal coliform concentrations. • pH and mercury con centrations were a ll within the allowable limits for all monitoring stations. 4.3 LAKE BUNOT - SAN PABLO CITY Monitoring St ation . . . . Fecal Coliform (MPN/100 mL) pH (range) Oil and Grease (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jan Feb Mar Apr I May Jun Jun Allowable Limi 200 6 .5 - 8 .5 1.0 t Class B 1 100 110 140 6.8 7.0 7.1 6.8 7.0 7.1 2 140 145 140 6.9 7.0 7.0 6.9 6.8 6 .9 3 105 100 115 7 .0 6.9 7.2 7.0 7.0 7.0 Results of analyses for Lake Bunot from January to June 2014 are as follows: • Fecal coliform concentrations did not meet th e a llowable limit for the month s of April, May, and June for a ll monitoring stations. Influx of domestic wastes from tributaries may have resulted to the increase in the fecal coliform concentrations. • pH were all within the allowable limits for all monitoring stations. • Oil and grease concentrations were exceeded for all monitoring stations which may be attributed to th e increase in discharge of industrial wastes from tributaries. 4.4 TAYABAS BAY- SARIAYA 140 145 140 130 135 140 7.2 7.0 7.4 8.0 7.2 7.1 1.2 2 110 110 120 105 145 130 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.4 7 .4 7.0 1.0 3 135 125 120 140 125 140 7.8 7.6 7.6 8.0 7.8 7.7 1.5 4 100 110 140 140 11 135 7.0 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.2 7 .1 0.8 4 Results show that primary and secondary parameters monitored from January to June 2014 were a ll within the allowable limits for Class SB waters. 4.5 TAYABAS BAY - SAN JUAN 100 90 110 100 90 110 7.1 7.4 7.1 7 .2 7.4 2 140 145 140 7.0 7 .0 7.0 3 105 100 115 7. 1 7. 1 7.0 7 .1 7.1 4 85 110 95 7.0 7.2 7.0 7 .0 7.4 5 135 125 120 7.4 7.4 7.0 7.2 7.4 6 100 90 110 100 90 110 7 .8 7.7 7.5 7 .8 8.0 7 100 125 140 7.5 7.8 7.6 7 .6 7.5 8 90 90 85 7.0 7.2 7.1 7 .2 7.3 9 100 110 140 }( J 7.1 7 .1 7.0 7 .0 7.0 Results of analyses for Tayabas Bay - San J u an from January to June 20 14 are as follows: 7.1 7.2 7.0 7. 1 7.1 8.0 7.4 7.2 7.2 • pH were within the a llowable limit set except for station #2 recorded in two consecutive sampling events. • Fecal coliform concentrat ions were within th e a llowable limit for m onitoring stations # 1 and #6. • Fecal coliform concentrations did not meet the allowable limit for the months of April, May, a nd June or three consecutive sampling events for seven monitoring stations. Influx of tourists in the area may have resulted to the increase in fecal coliform concentrations. 4.6 BALAYAN BAY- CALATAGAN . ' . I'. . . . . Fecal Coliform pH Oil & Monitoring Stat (MPN / 100 mL) (range) Grease ion (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jun Allowable Limit 150 7.0 - 8.5 2.0 Class SB 1 100 110 140 150 150 150 7 .8 7.6 7.6 8.0 7.8 7 .7 2 135 125 120 150 150 145 7.0 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.2 7.1 3 140 145 140 130 135 140 7 .0 7.0 7.0 7.4 7.4 7 .0 Results of analyses for Balayan Bay - Cala tagan for primary pa ra m eters from January to J une 2014 were a ll within the a llowa ble limits. However, Oil and grease concentrations did not m eet the a llowable limit during the monitoring period. A transformer fire near the area may h a ve contributed to the increa se in concentration in the wa ter body . 5 (, 'I:' 5.0 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS This section contains the recommended actions to be shared to the regional offices of DOH and DOT as well as the concerned LGUs. The contents of these should be aligned with the prescribed Two-Level System of the Regional Recreational Waters Monitoring Program. Consequently, any changes in the monitoring program as well as the recommended monitoring level shall be reflected in this section. Table 8 summarizes the recreational waters monitoring program action plan of EMB Region 4-A. Balanac River - Surveillance Ma·a ·a Caliraya Lake - Surveillance Lumban, Cavinti, Kala aan Lake Bunot - Alert San Pablo City Marine Water Bodies Tayabas Bay - Surveillance Sariaya Tayabas Bay - Alert San Juan Balayan Bay Calatagan Alert Continue monthly monitor No reporting required in of rim arameters Continue monthly monitor No reporting required ing of primary parameters and semi-annual monitori n of secondar arameter • Increase sampling frequency to twice a month for primary parameters • Increase sampling frequency to quarterly for oil and rease Convene the Inter-Age ncy Technical Committ ee Continue monthly No reporting required monitoring of primary parameters and semi annual monitoring of oil & rease Increase sampling frequency to twice a month for primary arameters • Continue monthly monitoring of primary parameters • Increase sampling frequency to quarterly for oil and rease Convene the Inter-Age ncy Technical Committ ee Convene the Inter-Age ncy Technical Committ ee The water bodies monitored for this period represent 20 percent of all recreational water bodies of Region 4-A. We are still coordinating with other Local Government Units in identifying water bodies that they have designated as recreational waters. Prepared by: Technical Staff Reviewed by: Division Chief Approved by: Regional Director 6 Annex 3. Template Memorandum of Agreement (MOA can be entered with concerned parties within th e region or per water body, whichever is more easily implementable) MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT INTER-AGENCY TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR TAYABAS BAY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Memorandum of Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") made and entered into by and among: The DENR-ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU REGION 4A, a government agency with office address at 6 th Fir. DENR by the Bp y Bldg., 1515 Roxas Blvd., Ermita, Manila, represented herein by EMB Regional Director Engr. Carlos J. Magno, and hereinafter referred to as DENR-EMB R4A; and The CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT NO. 4A, the' Department of Health (DOH) Regional Field Office for CALABARZON with office address a t Quirino Memorial Medical Center (QMMC) Compouncl, Prqject 4, Quezon City , represented herein by DOH Regional Director · , and h ereinafter referred to as CHD 4A; 4' and The DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION 4 CALABARZON, a government agency with office address at Dencris Business Center, Halang, National Highway, Calam~<l. Ci~~prf s t nted herein by DOT Regional Director Ms. Louella C . Jurilla, a d h/ inafyreferred to as DOT R4 CALABARZON; and The MUNICIPAL Q-OVERNMENT OF SARIAYA, QUEZON, an LGU with address at Sariaya Municipal Hall, Maharlika Highway, Sariaya, Quezon, repr~sented herein b~ Honorable Mayor Rosaura "Boyet" V. Masilang, and heremafter referred to as the MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SARIAYA; and The MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SAN JUAN, BATANGAS, an LGU with address at San Juan Municipal Hall, San Juan, Batangas, represented herein by Honorable Mayor Rodolfo H. Manalo, and hereinafter referred to as the MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SAN JUAN. The DENR-EMB R4A, CHD 4A, DOT R4 CALABARZON, Municipal Government of Sariaya, and Municipal Government of San Juan a re hereinafter collectively referred to as "Parties" and individually as "Party." W I T N E S S E T H: That WHEREAS, the DENR, through EMB, is mandated by Republic Act 9275 otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 to: 1) streamline processes and procedures in the prevention, control, and abatement of pollution 1 of the country's water resources; 2) promote public information and education; and 3) encourage the participation of an informed and active public in water quality management and monitoring; WHEREAS, the DOT is mandated by Republic Act 9593 otherwise known as Tourism Act of 2009 to: 1) monitor conditions of any community in the Philippines and, in consultation with the local government units (LGUs) and law enforcers, issue timely advisories on the safety or viability of travel to particular places within the Philippines and on patronage of entities engaged in tourism related activities and of tourism products; and 2) ensure the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology through the promotion of activities geared towards environmental protection, conservation and restoration; WHEREAS, the DOH is mandated by Executive Order No. 102, Series of 1999 entitled Redirecting the Functions and Operations of the Department of Health to provide assistance to LGUs, people's organization and other members of civic society in effectively implementing programs, projects and services that will promote the health and well-being of every Filipino and prevent; and control diseases among populations at risks; WHEREAS, the MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENS OF SARIAYA, QUEZON and SAN JUAN, BATANGAS by virtue of Section 20 of Republic Act 9275 which stipulates that local government units shall share the responsibility in the management and improvement of water quality within th eir territorial jurisdictions; and furthermore by RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines to: l) enforce laws and regulations relating to pollution control and protection oJ: the environment; 2) execute and enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations relating to public health; and 3) protect the environment and impose appropriate penalties for acts which endanger the environment; WHEREAS, the DENR-EMB issued Memorandum Circular No. , Series of 2014 or the Guidelines for Recreational Waters Monitoring Program, to provide clear guidance on t 'e monit9ring of recreational waters and subsequent reporting for the purpose.,of public notification in order to protect public health; NOW, THEREFORE, the forgoing premises considered, the Parties hereby stipulate and agree as follows: A. General Agreements 1) The Parties shall form part of the Inter-Agency Technical Committee created for the implementation of Region 4A Recreational Waters Monitoring Program for Tayabas Bay; 2) The Parties shall designate a focal person/s within their departments to the Inter-Agency Technical Committee for Tayabas Bay; 3) The Parties shall convene semi-annually unless a more frequent meeting is warranted; 4) The Parties shall create and implement a plan of action for the notification of the public when Tayabas Bay and/or sections thereof are deemed temporarily unsuitable for recreational use based on DENR-EMB R4A Recreational Waters Monitoring Program Report; 2 5) The Parties shall develop and implement a plan of action for the management of Tayabas Bay for primary contact recreation. B. Party Responsibilities 1) The DENR-EMB R4A shall: a) Identify with in Tayabas Bay: • Sections officially classified as Class SB waters; or • Sections intended for primary contact recreation; or • Sections identified by DOT and LGUs as tourist recreational areas b) Collaborate with DOT R4 CALABARZON, CHD 4A, and concerned LGUs in identifying sections within Tayabas Bay that are frequently visited by local and foreign tourists; c) Include these waters in the development and implementation of Region 4A Recreational Waters Monitoring Program; d) Monitor Tayabas Bay and/ or sections thereof identified as recrea tiona l waters using the primary water quality parameters and supplemented by secondary water quality parameters; e) Convene meetings for the Inter-Agency Technical Committee for Tayabas Bay; f) Report to the Inter-Agency Technical Committee for Tayabas Bay, the status of the recreational waters monitoring program. 2) The DOT R4 CALABARZON, CHD 4A, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SARIAYA, AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SAN JUAN shall: a) Collaborate with DENR-EMB R4A in identifying sections within Tayabas Bay that are frequently visited by local and foreign tourist s ; b) Attend the meetings of the Inter-Agency Technical Committee for Tayabas Bay; c) Formulate and implement the plan of action for the notification of the public when Tayabas Bay and/ or sections thereof a re deemed temporarily unsuita ble for recreational use; d) Implement the plan of action for the managemen t of Tayabas Bay and / or sections th ereof designated for primary contact recreation. C. Professionalism/ Good Faith/ Cooperation 1) The Parties sh a ll observe, practice, and apply the sta ndards of profession a lism, good faith, and due diligence. 2) The Parties agree to cooperate with each other to achieve the objectives of this Agreement and ensure the successful implementation of the Region 4A Recreational Waters Monitoring Program for Tayabas Bay. 3 3) The Parties shall closely coordinate with and/or consult each other within the framework of this Agreement and explore areas of cooperation related to the Program. D. Termination 1) This Agreement may be terminated at anytime by mutual agreement of all Parties in writing. 2) Any termination of the Agreement shall be without prejudice to any other right or remedy that the aggrieved Party may avail of under this Agreement or under existing laws. E. Venue of Actions Any dispute or action arising from or in connection with this Agreement shall be filed with the proper courts of F. Other Provisions This Agreement may be revised, amended, and · modified in a written instrument duly executed and signed by the Parti~s hereto. G. Duration This Agreement shall be effective from the date of signing by the Parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the ·parties hereby set their hands this day of , year , at -~---~-.. DENR- ENVIRONMEN'I;A,("MANAGE, NT BUREAU R4A By: Engr. Carlo .J. Magno Regional Director -.,, ), CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT NO. 4A By: Dr. Nestor F. Santiago, Jr. Regional Director DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM R4 CALABARZON By: 4 Ms. Louella C. Jurilla Regional Director MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SARIAYA, QUEZON By: Honorable Mayor Rosaura "Boyet'' V. Masilang Municipal Mayor MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SAN JUAN, BATANGAS By: Honorable Mayor Rodolfo H. Manalo Municipal Mayor SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: Representative DENR-EMB R4A Representative Municipal Government of Sariaya Representative Municipal Government of San Juan Representative DOH CHD 4A Barangay Captain Brgy. Guis-guis, Sariaya, Quezon Barangay Captain Brgy. Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas 5 ACKNOWLEDGMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) S.S. BEFORE ME on the personally appeared: day of , Name CTC/Passport No. Issued On Issued At • known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing undertaking and acknowledging to me that the same is of their own free act and will. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL. Doc No. Page No. Book No. Series of NOTARY PUBLIC 6 Annex 4 . Sample Notification Strategy (To be printed on DENR Letterhead) MINUTES OF MEETING Inter-Agency Technical Committee for Tayabas Bay Conference Room, 6 th Fir. DENR by the Bay Bldg. 515 Roxas Blvd., Ermita, Manila 10 August 2014 (9:00AM-12:00NN) Participants: :~:::e:::::~d attendance sheet --- N' ~ 2. DENR-EMB led the prayer. 3. DENR-EMB presided the meeting. 1. The meeting began at around 9:00 AM. ~ 4. DENR-EMB presented the results of the . r~ tl al aters Monitoring Program of Tayabas Bay. During the mo 1torim\. er~d (January to June 2014), fecal coliform concentrations did n ~ 1 j. m. e·.et. · e allowable limit for the months of April, May, and June for seven 'nbi! ito~ g s t ations in San Jua n , Batangas. The exceedances were tJ.ibuted ~e influx of tourists in the 5 . 6. 7. 8. 9. 1 Level 2 3 4 Table 1. Tayabas Bay Recreational Waters Notification and Mana ement Strate Description Non-compliant for 1st time (3 months Non-compliant during summer months Non-compliant for 5 months Non-compliant for 8 months Non-compliant for 10 months/year Notification For internal information only For internal information only For internal information only Notify concerned Barangay • Issue temporary closure letter to concerned Barangay • Posting of closure signs at beach area Management None None Prepared b · Noted by: Division Chief Implementin g Agency DENR, DOT, DOH, LGUs DENR, DOT, DOH, LGUs DENR, LGUs DOT, LGUs 2