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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vision and Mission ……………............................................................................................................................... ........................ 4Performance Pledge and Feedback and Redress Mechanism ……………........................................................................... 5List of Frontline Services ……………. ............................................................................................................................................ 6Central Office Frontline Services …………….............................................................................................................................. 8
Metallurgical Laboratory Services ……………...................................................................................................................... 9Conduct of Chemical Analysis ………………. ................................................................................................................ 9Conduct of Fire Assay …………….............................................................................................................................. ...... 10Conduct of Metallurgical Tests ……………...................................................................................................................... 11
Geological Laboratory Services ………………................................................................................................................... ... 12Conduct of Sample Preparation ………….. ................................................................................................................... 12Conduct of Megascopic and Microchemical Rock/Mineral Analysis ………………................................................. 13Conduct of Petrography and Mineragraphy Analysis ….………….............................................................................. 14Conduct of Petrochemical Analysis ……………............................................................................................................. 15Conduct of Paleontological Analysis …………….. ........................................................................................................ 16Conduct of X-ray Diffraction/Fluorescence ……………. .............................................................................................. 17
Geological Services ………………............................................................................................................................ .............. 18Request for Review of Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Report ………………........................ 18Request for Geological Investigation ……………. ......................................................................................................... 19
Mining Application …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20Processing and Approval of Exploration Permit (EP) Applications [Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942
and Executive Order No. 79] ……………………………………………………………………………..…………. 20Processing and Approval of Exploration Permit (EP) Renewal Applications [Pursuant to Republic Act
No. 7942 and Executive Order No. 79] ……………………………………………………………………………. 27Processing and Approval of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) – Final Mine
Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan (FMR/DP) for MPSA, FTAA and EP applying forDeclaration of Mining Project Feasibility …………………………….……….…………………………………. 32
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Regional Office Frontline Services ……………. .......................................................................................................................... 36Geological Services ……………............................................................................................................................................. 37
Request for Geohazard Identification Survey ……………............................................................................................. 37Request for Geological Site Scoping ……………........................................................................................................... 38Request for Geological Investigation/ Geohazard Assessment ……………............................................................... 40
Laboratory Services …………….............................................................................................................................................. 42Conduct of Megascopic Rock/Mineral Analysis ………………..................................................................................... 42Conduct of Chemical Analysis ……………..................................................................................................................... 43
Mining Application ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44Processing of Exploration Permit (EP) Applications at Regional Offices [Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942
and Executive Order No. 79 …………. ………………………………………………………………………………… 44
Feedback Form …………….......................................................................................................................................................... 51Abbreviations ………………............................................................................................................................. .............................. 52
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VISION
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau envisions a minerals
industry that is not only prosperous but also socially,
economically and environmentally sustainable, with broad
community and political support while positively and
progressively assisting in Government’s program on poverty
alleviation and contributing to the general economic well
being of the nation.
MGB also aims to be the leading geosciences and
georesources institution serving the public and nation with
scientific reliability.
MISSION
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, as steward of the
country's mineral resources, is committed to the promotion of
sustainable mineral resources development, aware of its
contribution to national economic growth and countryside
community development. It fully recognizes that the
development of a responsive policy framework in partnership
with stakeholders to govern mineral exploration, mining and
investment decisions, and an effective institutional structure,
are fundamental requisites for the sustainable utilization of the
country's mineral resources. It is adherent to the promotion of
geological studies as an integral element of socio-economic
development, environmental protection and human safety.
Yet, it is sensitive to the known environmental impacts of
mining and the need for restoration and rehabilitation of
mining-affected areas and the development and adoption
of environmental and geoscientific technologies.
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PERFORMANCE PLEDGE
We, the Men and Women of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau,
do hereby pledge and commit to serve you, our clients and
stakeholders, according to our service standards,
guided by the principles of –
M utual accountability, integrity and professionalism;
G enuine customer service; and
B est performance possible.
FEEDBACK AND REDRESS MECHANISMS
Please let us know how we have served you by doing any of
the following:
Accomplish and submit the Feedback Form at the
Public Assistance and Complaints Desk.
Send your feedback through e-mail
([email protected]) or write us at Mines and
Geosciences Bureau, North Avenue, Diliman,
Quezon City.
Talk to the OFFICER OF THE DAY.
If you are not satisfied with our service, your written/verbal
complaints shall immediately be attended to by the Officer of
the Day at the Public Assistance and Complaints Desk.
THANK YOU for helping us continuously improve our services.
MANAGEMENT
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LIST OF FRONTLINE SERVICES
CENTRAL OFFICE
Type of Frontline Service Fees** Forms* Processing
Time*** Person/Office in Charge
METALLURGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Chemical Analysis***
Conduct of Fire Assay***Conduct of Metallurgical Tests***
Chemical Laboratory Services Section - MetallurgicalTechnology Division
Metallurgical Services Section - Metallurgical Technology DivisionMetallurgical Services Section - Metallurgical Technology Division
GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Sample PreparationConduct of Megascopic and Microchemical Rock/Mineral AnalysisConduct of Petrography and Mineragraphy AnalysisConduct of Petrochemical AnalysisConduct of Paleontological AnalysisConduct of X-ray Diffraction/Fluorescence Analysis
Petrolab Section - Lands Geological Survey DivisionPetrolab Section - Lands Geological Survey DivisionPetrolab Section - Lands Geological Survey DivisionPetrolab Section - Lands Geological Survey DivisionPetrolab Section - Lands Geological Survey DivisionPetrolab Section - Lands Geological Survey Division
GEOLOGICAL SERVICESRequest for Review of Engineering Geological and Geohazard
Assessment Report (EGGAR)Request for Geological Investigation
Urban Geology Section -Lands Geological Survey Division
Quadrangle Mapping Section -Lands Geological Survey DivisionMINING APPLICATIONSProcessing and Approval of Exploration Permit (EP) Applications
[Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942 and Executive Order No. 79Processing and Approval of Exploration Permit (EP) Renewal
Applications [Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942 and ExecutiveOrder No. 79]Processing and Approval of Environmental Protection and
Enhancement Program (EPEP)–Final Mine Rehabilitation and/orDecommissioning Plan (FMR/DP) for MPSA, FTAA and EP applying forDeclaration of Mining Project Feasibility
Mining Tenements Management Divisions
Mining Tenements Management Divisions
Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division
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REGIONAL OFFICE
Type of Frontline Service Fees** Forms* Processing
Time*** Person/Office in Charge
GEOLOGICAL SERVICESRequest for Geohazard Identification SurveyRequest for Geological Site ScopingRequest for Geological Investigation/Geohazard Assessment
Geosciences DivisionGeosciences DivisionGeosciences Division
LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Megascopic Rock/Mineral AnalysisConduct of Chemical Analysis
Chemistry Section, Geosciences DivisionChemistry Section, Geosciences Division
MINING APPLICATIONSProcessing of Exploration Permit (EP) Applications at Regional Offices[Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942 and Executive Order No. 79]
Mine Management Division
*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges***Metallurgical Services (complex) take more than 10 days, hence, do not fall within the period of completion of transaction prescribed in the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA).
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CENTRAL OFFICEFRONTLINE SERVICES
METALLURGICAL LABORATORY SERVICES Conduct of Chemical Analysis …………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Conduct of Fire Assay ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Conduct of Metallurgical Tests ………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICES Conduct of Sample Preparation ……………………...……………………………………………………………….. 12 Conduct of Megascopic and Microchemical Rock/Mineral Analysis ………………………………………… 13 Conduct of Petrography and Mineragraphy Analysis ……………….………….………………………………… 14 Conduct of Petrochemical Analysis …………………………………….………….....……………………………… 15 Conduct of Paleontological Analysis ……………………………………..………………………………………… 16 Conduct of X-Ray Diffraction/Fluorescence Analysis …………………..………………………………………… 17
GEOLOGICAL SERVICES Request for Review of Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Report .................................. 18 Request for Geological Investigation ……………………………………..………………………………………… 19
MINING APPLICATIONS Processing of Exploration Permit (EP) Applications [Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942 and Executive
Order No. 79] ………………..……..…………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Processing and Approval of Exploration Permit (EP) Renewal Applications [Pursuant to Republic Act
No. 7942 and Executive Order No. 79]……………………………………………………………………………………. 27 Processing and Approval of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) – Final Mine
Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan (FMR/DP) …………………….………………………………… 32
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METALLURGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Chemical Analysis
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 3 – 15 working daysHow to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity*** Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1Proceeds to the ChemicalLaboratory Services Section(CLSS) accomplishes/submitsRequest for Analysis Form
Computes the fees/charges based on theparameters requested and prepares Assessmentand Order of Payment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initialsOrder of Payment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff, Chemical LaboratoryServices Section (CLSS) - MetallurgicalTechnology Division (METD)
Chief, CLSS
Chief, METD Accountant, Financial Management
Division (FMD)
2 Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt(OR) 15 minutes Cashier
3
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to CLSS
Conducts sample preparation Conducts chemical analysis and submits results
of analysis to the Chief, CLSS Evaluates results of analysis (in case of
rectification, returns to Chemist) Prepares Report of Analysis Initials Report of Analysis
1-2 working days*** 2-12 working days***
1 hour
1 hour 30 minutes
Laboratory Technician/Aide, CLSS Science Research Specialists (Chemists),
CLSS Chief, CLSS
Administrative Staff, CLSS Science Research Specialists (Chemists),
CLSS4 Signs Report of Analysis 1 hour Chief, CLSS
5 Reviews and approves Report of Analysis (incase of rectification, returns to CLSS Chief)
5 minutes Chief, METD
6
Presents ID to CLSS (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt of Reportof Analysis
Releases Report of Analysis and files duplicatecopy
5 minutes Administrative Staff, CLSS
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges***Processing Time : Number of working days for sample preparation and chemical analysis will depend on the type of sample and number of parameters (i.e. elements/constituents) requested. Waiting time may also be incorporated
due to the heavy influx of samples.
NOTE: Client/s will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Analysis.
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METALLURGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Fire Assay
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 3 – 15 daysHow to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity*** Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1
Proceeds to the MetallurgicalServices Section (MSS) andaccomplishes/submits Requestfor Analysis Form
Computes the fees/charges based on theparameters requested and prepares Assessmentand Order of Payment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initialsOrder of Payment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff, MetallurgicalServices Section (MSS) - MetallurgicalTechnology Division (METD)
Chief, MSS
Chief, METD Accountant, FMD
2 Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt(OR)
15 minutes Cashier
3
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to MSS
Conducts sample preparation Conducts fire assay tests and submits results of
analysis to the Chief, MSS Evaluates results of analysis (in case of
rectification, returns to Metallurgical Engineer) Prepares Report of Analysis Initials Report of Analysis
1-2 working days*** 2-12 working days***
1 hour
1 hour 30 minutes
Laboratory Technician/Aide, MSS Metallurgical Engineer, MSS
Chief, MSS
Administrative Staff, MSS Metallurgical Engineers, MSS
4 Signs Report of Analysis 1 hour Chief, MSS
5 Reviews and approves Report of Analysis (in
case of rectification, returns to MSS Chief) 5 minutes Chief, METD
6
Presents ID to MSS (or in casesof authorized representative,presents proof of authorization)and acknowledges receipt ofReport of Analysis
Releases Report of Analysis and files duplicatecopy
5 minutes Administrative Staff, MSS
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges***Processing Time : Number of working days for assay is usually 2-4 days. However, the minimum number of samples to be analyzed at one time should be 10 samples.NOTE: Client/s will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Analysis.
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METALLURGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Metallurgical Tests
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 4 – 8 daysHow to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity*** Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1
Proceeds to the MetallurgicalServices Section (MSS)-Metallurgical TechnologyDivision (METD) andaccomplishes/ submits Requestfor Analysis Form
Computes the fees/charges based on the parametersrequested and prepares Assessment and Order ofPayment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initialsOrder of Payment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff, MetallurgicalServices Section (MSS) -Metallurgical Technology Division
Chief, MSS
Chief, METD Accountant, FMD
2 Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier
3
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to MSS
Conducts sample preparation Conducts metallurgical tests and submits results of
analysis to Chief, MSS Evaluates results of metallurgical tests (in case of
rectification, returns to Metallurgical Engineer) Prepares Report of Metallurgical Tests Initials Report of Metallurgical Tests
1-2 working days*** 2-5 working days***
1 hour
1 hour 30 minutes
Laboratory Technician/Aide, MSS Metallurgical Engineer, MSS
Chief, MSS
Administrative Staff, MSS Metallurgical Engineers, MSS
4 Signs Report of Metallurgical Tests 1 hour Chief, MSS
5 Reviews and approves Report of Metallurgical Tests
(in case of rectification, returns to MSS Chief) 5 minutes Chief, METD
6
Presents ID to MSS (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt of Reportof Metallurgical Tests
Releases Report of Metallurgical Tests and filesduplicate copy
5 minutes Administrative Staff, MSS
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges***Processing time : Number of working days for sample preparation and metallurgical analysis will depend on the type of sample and number of tests (i.e. moisture, sieve, crushing/grinding, etc.) requested.NOTE: Client/s will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Metallurgical Tests.
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GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Sample Preparation (Processing of rock/soil, i.e. cutting, grinding, polishing, etc.)
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 1 day per sampleHow to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity*** Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1
Proceeds to the Megascopicand Microchemical TestingLaboratory Unit (MMTLU),Petrolab Section -LandsGeological Survey Division(LGSD) and accomplishes/submits Request Form forSample Preparation
Records name, address, source of the sample,contact number in a log book
Computes the fees/charges based on the parametersrequested and prepares Assessment and Order ofPayment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initialsOrder of Payment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff, MMTLU
Geologist, MMTLU
Chief, MMTLU
Chief, LGSD Accountant, FMD
2Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier
3Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to MMTLU
Conduct/s required sample preparation and recordsjob completed
1 day Laboratory Technician/s, SamplePreparation Unit (SPU)-PetrolabSection
4
Presents ID to MMTLU (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt ofprepared sample/s
Releases prepared sample/s 5 minutes Administrative Staff, MMTLU
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges*** Processing Time : Depends on number of samples, procedures required and work load at SPU.NOTE: Client will always be informed on the time/date of release of prepared sample/s.
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GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Megascopic and Microchemical Rock/Mineral Analysis
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 2 days per sampleHow to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity*** Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1
Proceeds to the Megascopicand Microchemical TestingLaboratory Unit (MMTLU),Petrolab Section -LandsGeological Survey Division(LGSD) and accomplishes/submits Request Form forMegascopic and MicrochemicalRock/Mineral Determination
Records name, address, source of the sample,contact number in a log book
Computes the fees/charges based on the parametersrequested and prepares Assessment and Order ofPayment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initialsOrder of Payment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff, MMTLU
Geologist, MMTLU
Chief, MMTLU
Chief, LGSD Accountant, FMD
2Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier
3
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to MMTLU
Conducts required sample preparation Conducts megascopic/microchemical analysis and
prepares Report of Analysis
Encodes Report of Analysis Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis Reviews/Initials Report of Analysis(in case of
rectification, returns to Geologist/LaboratoryTechnician, MMTLU)
1 day 30 minutes***
30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes
Laboratory Technician/s, SPU Geologist- MMTLU for megascopic
analysis or Laboratory Technician/s-MMTLU for microchemical analysis
Administrative Staff, MMTLU Geologist/Laboratory Technician Chief, MMTLU Chief, Petrolab Section
4 Signs Report of Analysis (in case of rectification,returns to Chief, Petrolab Section)
5 minutes Chief, LGSD
5
Presents ID to MMTLU (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt of Reportof Analysis
Releases Report of Analysis 5 minutes Administrative Staff, MMTLU
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges*** Processing Time : Megascopic analysis – 5 samples/day
Microchemical analysis – 5 samples/dayNOTE: Client will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Analysis.
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GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Petrography and Mineragraphy Analysis
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 3 daysHow to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/Client Service ProviderDuration of Activity
(Under NormalCircumstances)***
Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1
Proceeds to the Megascopicand Microchemical TestingLaboratory Unit (MMTLU),Petrolab Section -LandsGeological Survey Division(LGSD) and accomplishes/submits Request Form forPetrography and MineragraphyAnalysis
Records name, address, source of the sample,contact number in a log book
Computes the fees/charges based on the parametersrequested and prepares Assessment and Order ofPayment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initialsOrder of Payment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff, MMTLU
Geologist, MMTLU
Chief, MMTLU
Chief, LGSD Accountant, FMD
2 Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier
3
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to MMTLU
Conducts required sample preparation Conducts petrography/mineragraphy analysis and
prepares Report of Analysis Encodes Report of Analysis Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis
Reviews/Initials Report of Analysis (in case ofrectification, returns to Petrography and MineragraphyLaboratory Unit)
1 day 1 day
20 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes
Laboratory Technician/s, SPU Geologist, Petrography and
Mineragraphy Laboratory Unit Administrative Staff, MMTLU Geologist Chief, Petrography and
Mineragraphy Laboratory Unit Chief, Petrolab Section
4 Signs Report of Analysis (in case of rectification,
returns to Chief, Petrolab Section) 5 minutes Chief, LGSD
5
Presents ID to MMTLU (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt of Reportof Analysis
Releases Report of Analysis 5 minutes Administrative Staff, MMTLU
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges*** Processing Time : Depends on number of samples, procedures required and work load at SPU.NOTE: Client will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Analysis.
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GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Petrochemical Analysis
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 4 - 18 daysHow to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/Client Service ProviderDuration of Activity
(Under NormalCircumstances)***
Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1
Proceeds to the Megascopicand Microchemical TestingLaboratory Unit (MMTLU),Petrolab Section -LandsGeological Survey Division(LGSD) and accomplishes/submits Request Form forPetrochemical Analysis
Records name, address, source of the sample,contact number in a log book
Computes the fees/charges based on the parametersrequested and prepares Assessment and Order ofPayment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initialsOrder of Payment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff, MMTLU
Geologist, MMTLU
Chief, MMTLU
Chief, LGSD Accountant, FMD
2 Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier
3
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to MMTLU
Conducts required sample preparation Conducts petrochemical analysis and prepares Report
of Analysis Encodes Report of Analysis Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis
Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis
Reviews/Initials Report of Analysis (in case ofrectification, returns to Petrochemistry LaboratoryUnit)
1-2 days 2-15 days
20 minutes 20 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
Laboratory Technician/s, SPU Chemist, Petrochemistry Laboratory
Unit Administrative Staff, MMTLU Chemist, Petrochemistry Laboratory
Unit Chief, Petrochemistry Laboratory
Unit Chief, Petrolab Section
4 Signs Report of Analysis (in case of rectification,returns to Chief, Petrolab Section)
5 minutes Chief, LGSD
5
Presents ID to MMTLU (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt of Reportof Analysis
Releases Report of Analysis 5 minutes Administrative Staff, MMTLU
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges***Processing Time : Number of working days for sample preparation and chemical analysis will depend on the type of sample and number of parameters (i.e. elements/constituents) requested. Waiting time may also be incorporated
due to the heavy influx of samples.NOTE: Client will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Analysis.
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GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Paleontological Analysis
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 3 daysHow to Avail of the Service:Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity*** Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1
Proceeds to the Megascopicand Microchemical TestingLaboratory Unit (MMTLU),Petrolab Section -LandsGeological Survey Division(LGSD) and accomplishes/submits Request Form forPaleontological Analysis
Records name, address, source of the sample, contactnumber in a log book
Computes the fees/charges based on the parametersrequested and prepares Assessment and Order ofPayment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initials Orderof Payment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff, MMTLU
Geologist, MMTLU
Chief, MMTLU
Chief, LGSD Accountant, FMD
2Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier
3
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to MMTLU
Conducts required sample preparation Conducts paleontological analysis and prepares Report
of Analysis Encodes Report of Analysis Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis Reviews/Initials Report of Analysis (in case of
rectification, returns to Paleontology Laboratory Unit)
1 day 1 day
20 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes
Laboratory Technician/s, SPU Geologist, Paleontology Laboratory Unit
Administrative Staff, MMTLU Geologist, Paleontology Laboratory Unit Chief, Paleontology Laboratory Unit Chief, Petrolab Section
4 Signs Report of Analysis (in case of rectification, returns
to Chief, Petrolab Section) 5 minutes Chief, LGSD
5
Presents ID to MMTLU (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt of Reportof Analysis
Releases Report of Analysis 5 minutes Administrative Staff, MMTLU
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges*** Processing time : Clastic rocks (Foraminifera) – 1 day; 4 samples/day
2-5 samples per day with or without taxonomic description (molluscs)
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NOTE: Client will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Analysis.
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GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of X-ray Diffraction/Fluorescence Analysis
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 3 – 4 daysHow to Avail of the Service:Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity*** Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1
Proceeds to the Megascopic andMicrochemical Testing LaboratoryUnit (MMTLU), Petrolab Section -Lands Geological Survey Division(LGSD) and accomplishes/submits Request Form for X-RayDiffraction/ Flourescence Analysis
Records name, address, source of the sample,contact number in a log book
Computes the fees/charges based on the parametersrequested and prepares Assessment and Order ofPayment in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initialsOrder of Payment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff, MMTLU
Geologist, MMTLU
Chief, MMTLU
Chief, LGSD Accountant, FMD
2 Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier
3
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to MMTLU
Conducts required sample preparation Conducts x-ray diffraction/flourescence analysis and
prepares Report of Analysis Encodes Report of Analysis Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis Reviews/Signs Report of Analysis Reviews/Initials Report of Analysis (in case of
rectification, returns to XRD Unit)
1-2 day/s 1 day
20 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes
Laboratory Technician/s, SPU Geologist, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Unit
Administrative Staff, MMTLU Geologist, XRD Unit Chief, XRD Unit Chief, Petrolab Section
4 Signs Report of Analysis (in case of rectification,
returns to Chief, Petrolab Section) 5 minutes Chief, LGSD
5
Presents ID to MMTLU (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proof ofauthorization) and acknowledgesreceipt of Report of Analysis
Releases Report of Analysis 5 minutes Administrative Staff, MMTLU
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges*** Processing time : Depends on number and type of samplesNOTE: Client will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Analysis.
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GEOLOGICAL SERVICESRequest for Review of Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Report (EGGAR)
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : 1. Letter of request addressed to the Director, Mines and Geosciences Bureau
2. Attachment to the letter: Engineering Geological and Geohazard Report (EGGAR)Duration : 10 - 12 daysHow to Avail of the Service:Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity Person In Charge Fees* Form
1
Submits Letter Request withthree (3) copies ofEngineering Geological andGeohazard AssessmentReport (EGGAR)
Receives Letter-Request with EGGAR and forwards to theOffice of the Director (OD)
Transmits to Lands Geological Survey Division (LGSD) Transmits to Urban Geology Section (UGS) Transmits to Technical Staff Prepares Order of Payment in two (2) copies Reviews/initials Order of Payment Reviews and Signs Order of Payment
1 day
1 day 5 minutes 5 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes
Records Section -AdministrativeDivision
Office of the Director Chief, LGSD Chief, UGS Administrative Staff, UGS Chief, UGS Chief, LGSD Accountant, FMD
2 Pays the Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier PhP6,000.00
3
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to Technical/Administrative Staff-UGS
Reviews EGGAR & prepares Geological Review Report (GRR) Submits GRR with Letter-Endorsement to Environmental
Management Bureau, (cc Applicant/Client) to Section Chief Evaluates GRR and initials Letter-Endorsement (in case of
rectification, returns to Geologist/Technical Staff)
2-3 working days 1 day
2-3 days
Geologist/Technical Staff, UGS Geologist/Technical Staff, UGS
Chief, UGS
4
Reviews GRR and initials Letter-Endorsement and transmitsdocuments to OD (in case of rectification, returns to UGS)
Reviews GRR and signs Letter-Endorsement and forwards toRecord Section (in case of rectification, returns to LGSD)
1 day
1 day
Chief, LGSD
Director
5
Presents ID (or in cases ofauthorized representative,presents proof ofauthorization) andacknowledges receipt of GRR
Releases GRR to client 5 minutes Administrative Staff, RecordsSection, Administrative Division
END OF TRANSACTION*Fees and Charges: Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges
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GEOLOGICAL SERVICESRequest for Geological Investigation (GI)
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : Letter of request addressed to the Director, Mines and Geosciences BureauDuration : 21 - 23 days excluding laboratory analysisHow to Avail of the Service:Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity Person In Charge Fees* Form
1
Submits Letter Request Receives Letter-Request and forwards to the Office of theDirector (OD)
Transmits to Lands Geological Survey Division (LGSD) Transmits to Quadrangle Mapping Section (QMS) Transmits to Technical Staff
1 day
1 day 5 minutes 5 minutes
Records Section -Administrative Division
Office of the Director Chief, LGSD Chief, QMS
2
Meets with Geologist/ TechnicalStaff
Geologist/Technical Staff discusses & arranges schedule for theconduct of Geological Investigation (GI)
Prepares Order of Payment in two (2) copies Reviews/initials Order of Payment Reviews and Signs Order of Payment
2 hours
20 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes
Geologists
Administrative Staff, QMS Chief, QMS Chief, LGSD Accountant, FMD
3
Pays the Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier PhP 2,000.00/person/day,minimum of PhP6,000.00.Transportation and otherincidental expenses to beprovided by requesting party
4
Accompany/ies the Geologist/sto site/study area
Conducts GI 1 week including traveltime;
Dependent on size ofcoverage area
Geologist/s
5
Submit/s samples to MGBLaboratory (see Laboratory forProcedures)
Geologist/s assist client/s in the submission of samples Conduct/s laboratory analyses
1 day Dependent on number
of samples submittedand type of analysisrequired
MGB Laboratory MGB Laboratory
6 Prepare/s Technical Report 2 weeks (after release
of results of laboratoryanalyses)
Geologists
7
Prepares Letter of Endorsement Reviews Technical Report and initials Letter-Endorsement (in
case of rectification, returns to LGSD) Reviews Technical Report and signs Letter-Endorsement (in
case of rectification, returns to LGSD)
10 minutes 1 day
1 day
Chief Geologist Assistant Director
Director
8
Presents ID (or in cases ofauthorized representative,presents proof of authorization)and acknowledges receipt ofTechnical Report
Releases Technical Report Anytime at the client’sconvenience
Administrative Staff,LGSD
END OF TRANSACTION
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*Fees and Charges: Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges
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MINING APPLICATIONSProcessing and Approval of Exploration Permit (EP) Applications [Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942 and Executive Order No. 79]
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : 1. Filipino citizen of legal age and with capacity to contract; or a corporation, partnership, association or cooperative organized or authorized for
the purpose of engaging in mining, with technical and financial capability to undertake mineral resources development and duly registered inaccordance with law, at least sixty percent (60%) of the capital of which is owned by Filipino citizen, or
2. Legally organized foreign-owned corporation.
Where to File : Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Central Office (CO)
What Are the Requirements :A. Upon Filing of the Application
1. Duly accomplished and notarized Application Form (MGB Form No. 5-1).2. Location Map of the applied area using the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) topographic map in a scale of 1:50,000, duly prepared, signed
and sealed by a deputized Geodetic Engineer.3. Two-year Exploration Work Program (MGB Form No. 5-4) duly prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed Geologist or Mining Engineer.4. Proof of Technical Competence in the form of –
a. Duly signed curricula vitaé with track records in exploration and environmental management of the technical person who shall undertake the activities in accordance with theproposed Exploration and Environmental Work Programs, and
b. Proof of employment/availed service(s) of the said technical person or joint sworn commitment of the mining applicant and technical personnel as to the implementation of theWork Programs.
5. Proof of Financial Capability in the form of -a. For an individual - Copy of income tax return for the preceding year and proof of bank deposit or credit line in the amount of at least Two Million Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos (PhP 2,500,000.00), orb. For a corporation, partnership, association or cooperative - Latest audited financial statement and, where applicable, Annual Report for the preceding year, credit line(s),
certification(s) of bank guarantee/deposit and/or other similar negotiable instruments.6. Photocopy of Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation/Partnership/Association and By-Laws, duly certified as true copy (in original form) by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) or authorized Government agency(ies) concerned for a corporation, partnership, association or cooperative or Certification from MGB CentralOffice (CO)/Regional Office (RO) concerned that said documents are duly registered in that Office. (Note: With minimum authorized capital of PhP 100,000,000.00 and paid-upcapital of PhP 6,250,000.00).
7. Affidavit of Undertaking pursuant to DENR Memorandum Order (DMO) No. 99-10, as amended, for a corporation, partnership, association or cooperative. (Declaration of thetotal area covered by approved/pending EP(s) or application(s) for individual applicant).
B. After Acceptance of the Application and Indorsement to MGB RO concerned1. Prior to issuance of the pertinent Notice of Application
a. Certificate of Environmental Management and Community Relations Record (CEMCRR)/Certificate of Exemption (COE) from the CEMCRR, as the case may be.b. Environmental Work Program (MGB Form No. 16-1 or 16-1A) duly prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed Geologist or Mining Engineer.
2. Prior to issuance of the EPa. Proof(s) of posting, publication and radio announcement of the Notice of Application.b. Certification from the Panel of Arbitrators (PA) concerned as to absence of adverse claim, protest or opposition.c. Certificate of Non-Overlap for areas without Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC)/Indigenous Peoples (IP) or Certification Precondition from the National Commission on
Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) for areas with ICCs/IPs in accordance with the NCIP rules and regulations: Provided, That in case the aforesaid requirements are not issued withinthe NCIP’s prescribed periods, the EP applicant shall submit the NCIP’s Report on the Field-Based Investigation for the applied area that does not overlap ancestral domain, orthe Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) executed by and among the EP applicant, ICC/IP concerned and the NCIP for the applied area that affects the ICCs/IPs: Provided,further, That the said Certificate of Non-Overlap or Certification Precondition shall be submitted by the EP applicant prior to the issuance of the EP.
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d. MGB-registered Secretary’s Certificate attesting to a Board Resolution authorizing the applicant’s President to sign/execute the documents and accept the EP that may beissued.
C. Within one (1) year from issuance of the EP prior to implementation of the Exploration Work Program1. Proof of consultation with/project presentation to the Sanggunian concerned in the form of Resolution or Certification.
For offshore EP applications, the following additional requirements shall be submitted:1. The name, port of registry, tonnage, type and class of survey vessel(s)/platform(s): Provided, That if a foreign vessel is to be used, the expected date of first entry or appearance and
final departure of the survey vessel shall be provided and all the necessary clearances obtained.2. A certification from the Coast and Geodetic Survey Department of the NAMRIA that the proposed Exploration Work Program was duly registered to provide update in the publication
of "Notice to Mariners" together with a list of safety measures to be regularly undertaken to ensure the safety of navigation at sea and prevent accident.3. An agreement to:
a. Properly identify all installations, vessels and other crafts involved in exploration recognizable to all vessels within reasonable distance;b. Notify the MGB thirty (30) calendar days prior to the intention to remove all scientific installations or equipment and apparatus; andc. Allow the MGB's authorized personnel, Philippine Coast Guard and other authorized persons during reasonable hours to board the vessel(s) while within the Exclusive Economic
Zone.
Duration: ***38 days, 5 hours & 45 minutes [exclusive of the period/time for the processing at the MGB RO and DENR]
How to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/Client Service ProviderDuration of Activity
(Under NormalCircumstances)***
Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1 Submits duly accomplishedApplication Form andmandatory acceptancerequirements
Receives EP Application and mandatory requirements,and forwards to Office of the Director (OD);
Receives and reviews document, and endorses to MiningTenements Management Division (MTMD), for checking ofmandatory acceptance requirements;
Reviews document and transmits to Mining PermitEvaluation Section (MPES);
Reviews document and transmits to technical staff ofMPES;
Checks and assesses completeness of mandatoryacceptance requirements. Forwards findings to MTMDChief, thru Chief, MPES;
Reviews findings. If complete, forwards to OD. Otherwise,to be returned to mining applicant thru a Letter-Advice;
Reviews findings and forwards to MTMD for plotting;
Transmits to Mineral Lands Survey Section (MLSS) for
1 day
1 day
1 hour
1 hour
1 day
2 hours
1 day
1 hour
Administrative Staff,Record Section,Administrative Division
Office of the Director
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MPES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff- MPES; Chief,MPES
Chief, MTMD
Office of the Director
Chief, MTMD
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plotting;
Transmits to Technical Staff;
Plots applied area in the Integrated Map and endorses toMTMD Chief, thru MLSS Chief, the results of the plotting;
Endorses to MPES for preparation of necessary actiondocument;
Endorses to Engineer/Technical Staff to prepare actiondocument;
Prepares action document and endorses to Chief, MPES:
o If the applied area is entirely closed to miningapplication, prepares a Letter notifying the applicant ofthe results of the plotting and returning the miningapplication to the applicant.
o If the applied area is entirely/partially open to miningapplication, prepares a Memorandum to the Directorrequesting for clearance to issue an Order of Paymentfor the filing fee covering the area;
Reviews and endorses action document to the Office ofDirector;
Receives, reviews and approves action document.
Transmits action document to Office concerned:
o For applied areas entirely closed to miningapplications, Letter returning the application isendorsed to the Administrative Division:
Document is transmitted to mining applicant;
o For applied areas entirely/partially open to miningapplications, approved Memorandum requesting forclearance to issue the Order of Payment is endorsedto the MTMD;
Endorses Memorandum to Chief, MPES;
Endorses the Memorandum to Engineer/Technical Staff to
15 minutes
2 days
30 minutes
30 minutes
1 day
1 day
1 day
30 minutes
1 day
30 minutes
30 minutes
1 day
Chief, MLSS
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MLSS; Chief,MLSS
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MPES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Chief, MPES, andChief, MTMD
Office of the Director
Administrative Staff,Office of the Director
Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MPES
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prepare Letter-Advice regarding payment of Filing andProcessing Fees;
Prepares Letter-Advice to EP applicant;
Reviews and endorses action document to Chief, MTMD;
Reviews action document, and endorses to the Office ofDirector ;
Receives, reviews and approves action document, andendorses to MTMD;
Transmits document to Administrative Division;
Transmits action document to Applicant
4 hours
1 hour
1 hour
1 day
1 hour
1 day
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Chief, MPES
Chief, MTMD
Office of the Director
Chief,MTMD/AdministrativeStaff, MTMD
Chief, AdministrativeDivision; &Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
2 Secures Order of Payment
Pays the Fee/s
Submits Order of Paymentand duplicate copy ofOfficial Receipt to MPES
Prepares Assessment Form and Order of Payment;
Reviews and signs Assessment Form and initials Order ofPayment;
Reviews and signs Order of Payment
Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR)
Receives Order of Payment and duplicate copy of OR
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
15 minutes
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Chief, MPES
Chief, MTMD and Accountant, FMD
Cashier
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Pursuant to DMO No.2013-01
3 Prepares Memorandum to MGB RO endorsing theapplication together with all the mandatory requirementsin 5 sets including one original copy
Reviews and initials Memorandum, and endorses to theOffice of the Director
Reviews and signs the Memorandum
4 hours
1 day
1 day
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Chief, MPES, andChief, MTMD
Office of the Director
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Forwards to MTMD;
Transmits document to Records Section;
Sends to MGB RO concerned the Memorandum with theapplication form and the mandatory requirements;
30 minutes
1 hour
1 day
Administrative Staff,Office of the Director
Chief,MTMD/AdministrativeStaff, MTMD
Chief, AdministrativeDivision; &Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
4 Receives and processes EP application at MGB Regional
Office (RO); Endorses to MGB CO the evaluated EP application
MGB RO
5 Receives evaluated EP application from MGB RO andtransmits to Office of the Director;
Reviews documents and endorses to MTMD;
Reviews documents and endorses to MPES;
Transmits to technical staff, MPES
Prepares Memorandum endorsing the EnvironmentalWork Program (EWP) to the Mine Safety, Environmentand Social Development Division (MSESDD) forevaluation;
Reviews and approves action document, and transmits toMSESDD;
Reviews EWP and endorses to the Chief, MineEnvironment Audit Section (MEAS);
Receives, reviews and transmits EWP toEngineer/Technical Staff for evaluation;
Evaluates EWP and prepares Memorandum to MTMD;
1 day
1 day
2 hours
30 minutes
2 hours
4 hours
15 minutes
15 minutes
4 days
Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Divisions
Office of the Director
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MPES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Chief, MPES, andChief, MTMD
Chief, MSESDD
Chief, MEAS
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MEAS
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Reviews, initials and signs the Memorandum andtransmits to MTMD;
Receives Memorandum from MSESDD re: EWPevaluation;
Endorses Memorandum (EWP evaluation) to MPES;
Conducts final evaluation of EP Application (includingmandatory requirements) endorsed by the MGB RO;
Compiles evaluation of EP application (including EWPevaluation report) and prepares Memorandum endorsingthe EP application to DENR requesting for Clearance toissue the EP;
Reviews and initials Memorandum, and endorses to theOffice of Director for approval;
Reviews and approves Memorandum; and forwards toMTMD;
Transmits to Records Section;
Transmits documents to DENR;
4 hours
30 minutes
30 minutes
(4 days - undertakensimultaneously duringthe evaluation of theEWP by MSESDD)
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
Chief, MEAS and Chief,MSESDD
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MPES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff of MPES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff of MPES
Chief, MPES, andChief, MTMD
Office of the Director
Chief,MTMD/AdministrativeStaff, MTMD
Chief, AdministrativeDivision; &Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
6 Approves Clearance to issue Exploration Permit; DENR Secretary
7 Receives Clearance and transmits documents to OD;
Endorses documents to MTMD;
Forwards documents to MPES;
Transmits documents to technical staff, MPES;
Prepares Memorandum to MGB RO concerned advisingthe approval of the Clearance to issue the EP;
1 day
1 day
1 hour
30 minutes
1 day
Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
Office of the Director
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MPES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
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Receives, reviews and initials Memorandum, andendorses to the Office of the Director;
Receives, reviews and approves Memorandum, andtransmits to the MTMD;
Transmits to Records Section;
Transmits Memorandum and pertinent documents to MGBRO concerned for the issuance of Exploration Permit, andprovides copy to MTMD.
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
Chief, MPES, andChief, MTMD
Office of the Director
Chief,MTMD/AdministrativeStaff, MTMD
Chief, AdministrativeDivision; &Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
END OF TRANSACTION : ***38 days, 5 hours & 45 minutes [exclusive of the period/time for the processing at the MGB RO and DENR]*Form is available FREE OF CHARGE** Fees and Charges: Based on the Schedule of Fees and ChargesValid for a minimum of 6 years, unless otherwise revised by a new policy issuance;
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MINING APPLICATIONSProcessing and Approval of Exploration Permit (EP) Renewal Applications [Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942 and Executive Order No. 79]
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon break
Who May Avail of the Service : Permittee
When to File : Prior to expiration of EP
Where to File : Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Central Office (CO)
What Are the Requirements :A. Upon Filing of the Renewal Application
1. Audited financial statements covering the term of the Exploration Permit;2. Two (2)-Year Exploration Work Program (MGB Form No.5-4) duly prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed Mining Engineer or Geologist; and3. Community Development Program.
B. Other Additional Requirements1. Certification from the MGB Regional Office (RO) concerned as to the compliance of the Permit to the terms and conditions of the Permit;2. Environmental Work Program (MGB Form 16-1 or 16-1A) duly prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed Mining Engineer or Geologist;3. Proof of financial capability in the form of a certification attesting to the Permittee’s bank deposit/credit line to support the combined budget of the Exploration and
Environmental Work Programs;4. Proof of payment of Occupation fees covering the 2-year term of the Permit;5. Copy of General Information Sheet covering the 2-year term of the Permit bearing proof of receipt by the Securities and Exchange Commission;6. Semi-Annual Reports for the duration of the 2-year term of the Permit;7. MGB-registered Board Resolution authorizing the applicant’s President to sign/execute the documents and accept the EP that may be issued.
Duration: ***For 1st and 2nd EP Renewal Applications: 29 days, 15 hours and 45 Minutes [exclusive of the period/time for the processing at the DENR]For 3rd EP Renewal Application: 32 days, 15 Hours and 45 Minutes [exclusive of the period/time for the processing at the DENR]
How to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/ Client Service ProviderDuration of Activity
(Under NormalCircumstances)***
Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1 Submits Letter-Application forthe renewal of ExplorationPermit, with mandatoryacceptance requirements
Receives EP Renewal Application and mandatoryrequirements, and forwards to Office of the Director;
Receives and reviews document, and forwards to MiningTenements Management Division (MTMD), for checking ofmandatory acceptance requirements;
Reviews documents and transmits to Mining PermitEvaluation Section (MPES);
1 day
1 day
1 hour
Administrative Staff,Record Section,Administrative Division
Office of the Director(OD)
Chief, MTMD
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Reviews documents and transmits to technical staff ofMPES;
Checks and assesses completeness of mandatoryacceptance requirements. If complete, prepares Letter-Acceptance to Applicant for payment of Renewal andVerification Fees. Otherwise, prepares Letter-Advicereturning the application to the applicant; and forwards toChief, MPES
Reviews and endorses action document to Chief, MTMD,and to OD;
Receives, reviews and approves action document, andforwards to MTMD;
Transmits to Records Section;
Transmits action document to Applicant
1 hour
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 Hour
1 day
Chief, MPES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff- MPES
Chief, MPES & Chief,MTMD
Office of the Director
Chief,MTMD/AdministrativeStaff, MTMD
Chief, AdministrativeDivision; &Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
2 Secures Order of Payment
Pays the Fee/s
Submits Order of Paymentand duplicate copy ofOfficial Receipt to MPES
Prepares Assessment Form and Order of Payment;
Reviews and signs Assessment Form and initials Order ofPayment;
Reviews and signs Order of Payment
Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR)
Receives Order of Payment and duplicate copy of OR.
Prepares action document and endorses to Chief, MPES:
o For 1st and 2nd EP Renewal Application
Prepares Memorandum endorsing the EP RenewalApplication to DENR requesting Clearance to issue theEP;
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
1 day
3 days
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Chief, MPES
Chief, MTMD and Accountant, FMD
Cashier
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Pursuant to DMO No.2013-01
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o For 3rd EP Renewal Application;
Conducts final evaluation of additional requirementssubmitted by the applicant:
If the additional requirements is complete, preparesthe Memorandum endorsing the EP Renewalapplication, including EP pro forma, for approval ofDENR Secretary;
If incomplete, prepares a Letter-Advice requiringapplicant to submit deficiencies on additionalrequirements;
Reviews, initials and endorses action document to theOffice of Director for approval;
Reviews and approves action document; and forwards toMTMD;
Transmits to Records Section;
Transmits documents to DENR;
6 days
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES; Chief,MPES and Chief,MTMD;Chief, Mine Safety,Environment and SocialDevelopment Division;Chief, MineEnvironment AuditSection (MEAS); andEngineer/TechnicalStaff, MEAS
Chief, MPES & Chief,MTMD
OD
Chief,MTMD/AdministrativeStaff, MTMD
Chief, AdministrativeDivision; &Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
3 Clears/Approves the EP Renewal; DENR Secretary
4 Receives Clearance /Approval of EP Renewal andtransmits documents to OD;
Endorses documents to MTMD;
Forwards documents to MPES;
Transmits documents to technical staff, MPES;
Prepares action document and endorses to Chief, MPES:
1 day
1 day
1 hour
30 minutes
1 day
Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
OD
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MPES
Engineer/Technical
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o For 1st and 2nd EP Renewal Application;
Prepares the EP pro forma and Letter-Acceptance tothe Permittee;
o For 3rd EP Renewal Application;
Prepares Letter-Acceptance to the Permittee
Receives, reviews and initials action document to theOffice of the Director;
Receives, reviews and approves action document.
Transmits to Records Section;
Transmits action document.
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
Staff, MPES
Chief, MPES & Chief,MTMD
OD
Chief,MTMD/AdministrativeStaff, MTMD
Chief, AdministrativeDivision; &Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
5 Submits signed EP pro formaand pays Notarization Fee
Receives EP pro forma, and forwards to OD;
Endorses documents to MTMD;
Forwards documents to MPES;
Transmits documents to technical staff, MPES;
Forwards documents and payment to Notary Public;
Prepares Memorandum-Transmittal to MGB ROconcerned and forwards to the Office of the Director;
Receives, reviews and initials Memorandum, andendorses to the Office of the Director;
Receives, reviews and approves Memorandum-Transmittal, and forwards to MTMD;
1 day
1 day
1 hour
30 minutes
1 day
1 day
4 hours
1 day
Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
OD
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MPES
Staff, MTMD
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MPES
Chiefs, MPES andMTMD
OD
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Transmits to Records Section;
Transmits Memorandum-Transmittal and pertinentdocuments to MGB RO concerned for the release of theExploration Permit.
1 hour
1 day
Chief,MTMD/AdministrativeStaff, MTMD
Chief, AdministrativeDivision; &Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
END OF TRANSACTION : ***28 days, 22 hours and 30 minutes [exclusive of the period/time for the processing at the DENR]*Form is available FREE OF CHARGE** Fees and Charges: Based on the Schedule of Fees and ChargesValid for a minimum of 6 years, unless otherwise revised by a new policy issuance
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MINING APPLICATIONSProcessing and Approval of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP)-Final Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan (FMR/DP) forMPSA, FTAA and EP applying for Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility
Schedule of Availability of Services : Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM without noon breakWho May Avail of the Services : Mining Contractor/PermiteeWhat are the Requirements : Environmental Compliance Certificate;
Mineral Production Sharing Agreement, Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement or Exploration Permit andApplication for Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility
Duration : 26 days, 0 hours & 30 minutes [exclusive of the deliberation/meeting of the CLRFSC]
How to Avail of the Service :
Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity Person In Charge Fees* Form
1 Receives from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)Regional Office (RO) the Declaration of Mining ProjectFeasibility (DMPF) and supporting documents includingthe proposed EPEP-FMR/DP and transmits to the Office ofthe Director;
Reviews the DMPF and supporting documents includingthe proposed EPEP-FMR/DP and transmits to the MiningTenements Management Division (MTMD);
Reviews the DMPF and supporting documents includingthe proposed EPEP-FMR/DP and transmits to the MiningContract Evaluation Section (MCES);
Reviews the DMPF and supporting documents includingthe proposed EPEP-FMR/DP and transmits to theEngineer/Technical Staff;
Checks and assesses completeness of DMPF andsupporting documents including the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP;
Prepares Memorandum endorsing the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP to Mine Safety, Environment and SocialDevelopment Division (MSESDD) and transmits to Chief,MCES;
Reviews, initials and signs the Memorandum, andtransmits to MSESDD Chief [as Chair, Technical WorkingGroup (TWG) of the Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation
1 day
1 day
1 hour
1 hour
2 days
1 hour
1 hour
Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
Office of the Director
Chief, MTMD
Chief, MCES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MCES
Engineer/TechnicalStaff, MCES
Chief, MCES, andChief, MTMD
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Fund Steering Committee (CLRFSC)] the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP;
2
Receives Letter of Invitation
Receives from MTMD the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP andtransmits to Chief, MSESDD;
Endorses the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP to TechnicalSecretariat Head of the TWG [Chief, Mine EnvironmentalManagement Section (MEMS)];
Distributes the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP to TWGmembers [MEMS Technical Staff, Mine Safety and HealthSection, Social Development Section, Mine EnvironmentalAudit Section, and Mine Rehabilitation Section]
Conducts evaluation of the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP forpresentation of findings and comments during ContingentLiability and Rehabilitation Fund Steering Committee(CLRFSC) meeting;
Compiles evaluation reports of TWG members [TechnicalStaff, MSESDD Sections];
Prepares action document for the meeting of the CLRFSC:1. Letter-invitation to the Contractor/Permittee for
presentation of the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP; and2. Notice of Meeting to the members of CLRFSC for
presentation of findings and comments of theproposed EPEP-FMRDP;
Reviews and initials the Letter of Invitation and Notice ofMeeting, and endorses to the CLRFSC Chair (Director);
Reviews and signs the Letter of Invitation and Notice ofMeeting, and transmits to the TWG Technical Secretariat(MEMS) for distribution to the CLRFSC members;
Transmits to Records Section for release;
Transmits Letter of invitation and Notice of Meetingtogether with the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP to CLRFSCmembers;
15 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
3 days
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 hour
1 day
Administrative Staff,Office of the Chief,MSESDD
Chief, MSESDD (Chair,TWG)
Chief, MEMS (HeadTechnical Secretariat)
TWG members[Technical Staff,MSESDD Sections]
TWG TechnicalSecretariat [MEMS]
TWG TechnicalSecretariat [MEMS]
TWG TechnicalSecretariat Head (Chief,MEMS) and TWG Chair(Chief, MSESDD)
CLRFSC Chair(Director)
TWG TechnicalSecretariat (MEMS)
Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
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3 Presents the proposedEPEP-FMR/DP
Conducts CLRFSC meeting to deliberate the proposedEPEP-FMR/DP:o Contractor/Permittee is provided with comments; ando Minutes of meeting is provided to the TWG;
CLRFSC
4
Receives Letter containingthe Minutes of Meeting
Prepares Letter to Contractor/Permittee providing Minutesof Meeting of CLRFSC containing the comments on theproposed EPEP-FMR/DP;
Reviews and initials Letter to Contractor/Permittee, andendorses to CLRFSC Chair (Director);
Reviews and signs the Letter to Contractor/Permittee, andtransmits to the TWG Technical Secretariat (MEMS);
Transmits the signed Letter to Contractor/Permittee toRecords Section for release;
Transmits Letter to Contractor/Permittee;
1 day
1 day
1 day
30 minutes
1 day
TWG TechnicalSecretariat (MEMS)
TWG TechnicalSecretariat Head (Chief,MEMS) and TWG Chair(Chief, MSESDD)
CLRFSC Chair(Director)
TWG TechnicalSecretariat (MEMS)
Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
5 Submits the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP with revisions[incorporating comments andrecommendations ofCLRFSC)] in six (6) hardcopies and three (3)electronic copies;
Receives the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP with revisions, andendorses to the Office of the Director;
Endorses the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP with revisions tothe TWG Chair (Chief, MSESDD);
Transmits the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP with revisions tothe TWG Technical Secretariat (MEMS);
Evaluates the proposed EPEP-FMR/DP with revisions asto compliance with the CLRFSC comments, and preparesMemorandum to CLRFSC Chair recommending theissuance of the Certificate of Approval by the CLRFSC;
Reviews and initials the Memorandum and Certificate ofApproval, and endorses to the TWG Chair (Chief,
1 day
1 day
30 minutes
4 days
4 hours
Administrative Staff,Records Section,Administrative Division
Office of the Director
Chief, MSESDD (TWGChair)
Technical Secretariat(MEMS)
Technical SecretariatHead (Chief, MEMS)
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MSESDD);
Reviews and approves the Memorandum and initials theCertificate of Approval, and endorses to the CLRFSCChair (Director);
Reviews and approves the Certificate of Approval; andendorses to TWG Chair (Chief, MSESDD);
Endorses the Certificate of Approval to MTMD;
4 hours
1 day
1 day
TWG Chair (Chief,MSESDD)
CLRFSC Chair(Director)
TWG Chair (Chief,MSESDD)
END OF TRANSACTION : 26 days, 0 hours & 30 minutes [exclusive of the deliberation/meeting of the CLRFSC]
*Form is available FREE OF CHARGE** Fees and Charges: Based on the Schedule of Fees and ChargesValid for a minimum of 6 years, unless otherwise revised by a new policy issuance;
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REGIONAL OFFICEFRONTLINE SERVICES
GEOLOGICAL SERVICES Request for Geohazard Identification Survey ........……………………………………..…………………….….. 37 Request for Geological Site Scoping .......……...……………………………………………..……………………. 38 Request for Geological Investigation/Geohazard Assessment ....………………………..…………………… 40
LABORATORY SERVICES Conduct of Megascopic Rock/Mineral Analysis …………………………………………...……………………. 42 Conduct of Chemical Analysis ……………………………………………………………...……………………..… 43
MINING APPLICATIONS Processing of Exploration Permit (EP) Applications at Regional Offices [Pursuant to Republic Act No.
7942 and Executive Order No. 79] ………………………………………….………………………………………… 44
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GEOLOGICAL SERVICESRequest for Geohazard Identification Survey (GIS)
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : 1. Letter of request addressed to the Regional Director, Mines and Geosciences Bureau
2. Attachment to the letter: Project description and Site development planDuration : 7 – 10 daysHow to Avail of the Service:
Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity Person In Charge Fees* Form
1
Submits Letter Request Receives Letter-Request and forwards to the Office of theRegional Director (ORD)
Transmits to Geosciences Division (GD) Transmits to Geologist/Technical Staff
1 day
1 day 5 minutes
Records Section –AFD
Office of the RegionalDirector
Chief, GD
2
Meets with Geologist/Technical Staff
Geologist/Technical Staff discusses & arranges schedulefor the conduct of Geohazard Identification Survey (GIS)
Prepares Order of Payment in two (2) copies Reviews/initials Order of Payment
Signs Order of Payment
2 hours
20 minutes 20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Geologists/TechnicalStaff, GD
Administrative Staff, GDGeologist/TechnicalStaff, GD Chief, GD Accountant, AFD
3
Pays the Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier PhP2,000.00/person/day,minimum ofPhP6,000.00.Transportation and otherincidental expenses to beprovided by requestingparty
4Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to LGSD/MGSD
Conducts GIS 1-4 days Geologists/TechnicalStaff, GD
5 Prepares/Signs Geohazard Identification Report (GIR) 2 days Geologists/TechnicalStaff, GD
6 Prepares/Initials Letter of Endorsement Signs Letter of Endorsement
15 minutes 1 day
Chief, GD Regional Director
7
Presents ID to GD (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt of GIR
Releases GIR to client Anytime at the client’sconvenience
Administrative Staff, GD
END OF TRANSACTION*Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges
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GEOLOGICAL SERVICESRequest for Geological Site Scoping (GSS)
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : 1. Letter of request addressed to the Regional Director, Mines and Geosciences Bureau
2. Attachment to the letter: Project description and Site development planDuration : 15 – 20 daysHow to Avail of the Service:Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity Person In Charge Fees* Form
1
Submits Letter Request Receives Letter-Request and forwards to the Office of theRegional Director (ORD)
Transmits to Geosciences Division (GD)
Transmits to Geologist/Technical Staff
1 day
1 day
5 minutes
Records Section – AFD
Office of the RegionalDirector
Chief, GD
2
Meets with Geologist/Technical Staff
Geologist/Technical Staff discusses & arranges schedulefor the conduct of Geological Site Scoping (GSS)
Prepares Order of Payment in two (2) copies Reviews/initials Order of Payment
Signs Order of Payment
2 hours
20 minutes 20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Geologists/TechnicalStaff, GD
Administrative Staff, GD Geologist/Technical
Staff, GD Chief, GD Accountant, AFD
3
Pays the Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier PhP2,000.00/person/day,minimum of PhP6,000.00.Transportation and otherincidental expenses to beprovided by requestingparty
4 Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to GD
Conducts GSS 1-3 days (within theprovincial area)
Geologists/TechnicalStaff, GD
5 Prepares/Signs Geological Site Scoping Report (GSSR) 2 days Geologists/TechnicalStaff, GD
6 Prepares/Initials Letter of Endorsement Signs Letter of Endorsement
15 minutes 1 day
Chief, GD Regional Director
7
Presents ID (or in cases ofauthorized representative,presents proof ofauthorization) andacknowledges receipt ofGSSR
Releases GSSR to client Anytime at the client’sconvenience
Administrative Staff, GD
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8
Submits Letter Request withthree (3) copies ofEngineering Geological andGeohazard AssessmentReport (EGGAR)
Receives EGGAR and forwards to the ORD Transmits to GD
Transmits to Technical Staff Prepares Order of Payment in two (2) copies Reviews/initials Order of Payment for EGGAR Review
Signs Order of Payment
1 day 1 day
5 minutes 5 minutes 20 minutes
10 minutes
Records Section – AFD Office of the Regional
Director Chief, GD Administrative Staff, GD Geologist/Technical
Staff, GD Chief, GD Accountant, AFD
9 Pays the Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier PhP 6,000.00
10
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to Technical/Administrative Staff-GD
Reviews EGGAR & prepares Geological Review Report(GRR)
Forwards GRR with Letter of Endorsement to the Chief,GD
Evaluates GRR and initials Letter-Endorsement (in case ofrectification, returns to Geologist/Technical Staff)
2-5 working days
1 day
2-3 days
Geologist/TechnicalStaff, GD
Geologist/TechnicalStaff, GD
Chief, GD
11 Reviews GRR and signs Letter of Endorsement (in case ofrectification, returns to GD)
1 day Regional Director
12
Presents ID (or in cases ofauthorized representative,presents proof ofauthorization) andacknowledges receipt of GRR
Releases GRR to client Anytime at the client’sconvenience
Administrative Staff, GD
END OF TRANSACTION*Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges
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GEOLOGICAL SERVICESRequest for Geological Investigation (GI)/Geohazard Assessment (GA)
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : Letter of request addressed to the Regional Director, Mines and Geosciences BureauDuration : 20 – 25 daysHow to Avail of the Service:Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity Person In Charge Fees* Form
1
Submits Letter Request Receives Letter-Request and forwards to the Office of theRegional Director (ORD)
Transmits to Geosciences Division (GD)
Transmits to Geologist/Technical Staff
1 day
1 day
5 minutes
Records Section -Administrative Division
Office of the RegionalDirector
Chief, GD
2
Meets with Geologist/Technical Staff
Geologist/Technical Staff discusses & arranges schedulefor the conduct of Geological Investigation/GeohazardAssessment (GI/GA)
Prepares Order of Payment in two (2) copies Reviews/initials Order of Payment
Signs Order of Payment
2 hours
20 minutes 20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Geologists/TechnicalStaff, GD
Administrative Staff, GD Geologist/Technical
Staff, GD Chief, GD Accountant, AFD
3
Pays the Fee/s
Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR) 15 minutes Cashier
PhP2,000.00/person/day,minimum ofPhP6,000.00.Transportation and otherincidental expenses to beprovided by requestingparty
4
Submits Order of Paymentduplicate to LGSD/MGSD andaccompanies theGeologist/Technical Staff tothe site/study area
Conducts GI/GA 1 week includingtravel time; alsodependent on size ofcoverage area
Geologists/TechnicalStaff, GD
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5
Submit/s samples to MGBLaboratory (see Laboratoryfor Procedures)
Accepts samples
Laboratory analyses
1 day
Dependent onnumber of samplessubmitted and type ofanalysis required
MGB RegionalLaboratory
MGB RegionalLaboratory Refer to fees & charges
6 Prepares/signs Technical Report (Geological Investigation
Report/Geohazard Assessment Report) 2 weeks (after
release of results oflaboratory analyses)
Geologist/TechnicalStaff
7 Prepares/Initials Letter of Endorsement Signs Letter of Endorsement
15 minutes 1 day
Chief, GD Regional Director
8
Presents ID to GD (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt ofReport
Releases Technical Report to client Anytime at the client’sconvenience
Administrative Staff, GD
END OF TRANSACTION
*Fees and Charges :Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges
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LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Megascopic Rock/Mineral Analysis (only in Regions IV, V, VII, XIII and CAR)
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 2 – 3 hour/s per sampleHow to Avail of the Service:Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity*** Person In Charge Fees** Form
1
Proceeds to the ChemistrySection - GeosciencesDivision (GD) andaccomplishes/submitsRequest Form for MegascopicRock/Mineral Determination
Records name, address, source of the sample, contactnumber in a log book
Computes the fees/charges based on the parametersrequested and prepares Assessment and Order ofPayment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initials Order ofPayment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff,Chemistry Section
Geologist, ChemistrySection
Chief, ChemistrySection
Chief, GD Accountant, AFD
2
Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR); Issuesduplicate order of payment to the GeologicAide/Administrative Staff of Chemistry Section
15 minutes Cashier
3
Conducts megascopic/microchemical analysis andevaluates results of analysis
Prepares Report of Analysis Initials Report of Analysis Reviews/Initials Report of Analysis (in case of rectification,
returns to Geologist , Chemistry Section)
30 minutes
20 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes
Geologist, ChemistrySection
Administrative Staff,Chemistry Section
Geologist, ChemistrySection
Chief, ChemistrySection
4 Signs Report of Analysis (in case of rectification, returns to
LSS Chief) 5 minutes Chief, GD
5
Presents ID to GD (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt ofReport of Analysis
Releases Report of Analysis and files duplicate copy 5 minutes Administrative Staff, GD
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges
Megascopic analysis – P300.00 per sampleMicrochemical analysis – P160.00 per element
***Processing Time : Megascopic analysis – 5 samples/dayMicrochemical analysis – 5 samples/day
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NOTE: Client will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Analysis.
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LABORATORY SERVICESConduct of Chemical Analysis (only in Regions IV, V, VII, XIII and CAR)
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : General PublicWhat Are the Requirements : SamplesDuration : 3 -13 working daysHow to Avail of the Service:Step Applicant/Client Service Provider Duration of Activity*** Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1
Proceeds to the ChemistrySection - GeosciencesDivision (GD) andaccomplishes/submitsRequest Form for ChemicalAnalysis
Records name, address, source of the sample, contactnumber in a log book
Computes the fees/charges based on the parametersrequested and prepares Assessment and Order ofPayment Forms in two (2) copies
Reviews and signs Assessment Form, and initials Order ofPayment Form
Reviews and signs Order of Payment Form
15 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
Administrative Staff,Chemistry Section
Geologist, ChemistrySection
Chief, ChemistrySection
Chief, GD Accountant, AFD
2Pays Analysis Fee/s Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR); Issues
duplicate order of payment to the GeologicAide/Administrative Staff of Chemistry Section
15 minutes Cashier
3
Conducts laboratory analysis and evaluates results ofanalysis
Prepares Report of Analysis
Initials Report of Analysis
Reviews/Initials Report of Analysis (in case of rectification,returns to Chemist/Laboratory Technician , ChemistrySection)
2 – 12 days***
20 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
Chemist/ LaboratoryTechnician, ChemistrySection
Administrative Staff,Chemistry Section
Chemist/ LaboratoryTechnician, ChemistrySection
Chief, ChemistrySection
4 Signs Report of Analysis (in case of rectification, returns toLSS Chief)
1 hour Chief, GD
5
Presents ID to GD (or incases of authorizedrepresentative, presents proofof authorization) andacknowledges receipt ofReport of Analysis
Releases Report of Analysis and files duplicate copy 5 minutes Administrative Staff, GD
END OF TRANSACTION*Form : Available FREE OF CHARGE**Fees and Charges : Based on the Schedule of Fees and Charges***Processing Time : Number of working days for sample preparation and chemical analysis will depend on the type of sample and number of parameters (i.e. elements/constituents) requested. Waiting time may also be incorporated
due to the heavy influx of samples.NOTE: Client will always be informed on the time/date of release of Report of Analysis.
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MINING APPLICATIONSProcessing of Exploration Permit (EP) Applications at Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office [Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942 and ExecutiveOrder No. 79]
Schedule of Availability of Service : Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. without noon breakWho May Avail of the Service : 1. Filipino citizen of legal age and with capacity to contract; or a corporation, partnership, association or cooperative organized or authorized for
the purpose of engaging in mining, with technical and financial capability to undertake mineral resources development and duly registered inaccordance with law, at least sixty percent (60%) of the capital of which is owned by Filipino citizen, or
2. Legally organized foreign-owned corporation.
What Are the Requirements :
B. Upon Filing of the Application5. Duly accomplished and notarized Application Form (MGB Form No. 5-1).6. Location Map of the applied area using the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) topographic map in a scale of 1:50,000, duly prepared, signed
and sealed by a deputized Geodetic Engineer.7. Two-year Exploration Work Program (MGB Form No. 5-4) duly prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed Geologist or Mining Engineer.8. Proof of Technical Competence in the form of –
a. Duly signed curricula vitaé with track records in exploration and environmental management of the technical person who shall undertake the activities in accordance with theproposed Exploration and Environmental Work Programs, and
b. Proof of employment/availed service(s) of the said technical person or joint sworn commitment of the mining applicant and technical personnel as to the implementation of theWork Programs.
5. Proof of Financial Capability in the form of -a. For an individual - Copy of income tax return for the preceding year and proof of bank deposit or credit line in the amount of at least Two Million Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos (PhP 2,500,000.00), orb. For a corporation, partnership, association or cooperative - Latest audited financial statement and, where applicable, Annual Report for the preceding year, credit line(s),
certification(s) of bank guarantee/deposit and/or other similar negotiable instruments.6. Photocopy of Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation/Partnership/Association and By-Laws, duly certified as true copy (in original form) by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) or authorized Government agency(ies) concerned for a corporation, partnership, association or cooperative or Certification from MGB CentralOffice (CO)/Regional Office (RO) concerned that said documents are duly registered in that Office. (Note: With minimum authorized capital of PhP 100,000,000.00 and paid-upcapital of PhP 6,250,000.00).
7. Affidavit of Undertaking pursuant to DENR Memorandum Order (DMO) No. 99-10, as amended, for a corporation, partnership, association or cooperative. (Declaration of thetotal area covered by approved/pending EP(s) or application(s) for individual applicant).
B. After Acceptance of the Application and Indorsement to MGB RO concerned1. Prior to issuance of the pertinent Notice of Application
a. Certificate of Environmental Management and Community Relations Record (CEMCRR)/Certificate of Exemption (COE) from the CEMCRR, as the case may be.b. Environmental Work Program (MGB Form No. 16-1 or 16-1A) duly prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed Geologist or Mining Engineer.
2. Prior to issuance of the EPa. Proof(s) of posting, publication and radio announcement of the Notice of Application.b. Certification from the Panel of Arbitrators (PA) concerned as to absence of adverse claim, protest or opposition.c. Certificate of Non-Overlap for areas without Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC)/Indigenous Peoples (IP) or Certification Precondition from the National Commission on
Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) for areas with ICCs/IPs in accordance with the NCIP rules and regulations: Provided, That in case the aforesaid requirements are not issued withinthe NCIP’s prescribed periods, the EP applicant shall submit the NCIP’s Report on the Field-Based Investigation for the applied area that does not overlap ancestral domain, orthe Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) executed by and among the EP applicant, ICC/IP concerned and the NCIP for the applied area that affects the ICCs/IPs: Provided,further, That the said Certificate of Non-Overlap or Certification Precondition shall be submitted by the EP applicant prior to the issuance of the EP.
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d. MGB-registered Secretary’s Certificate attesting to a Board Resolution authorizing the applicant’s President to sign/execute the documents and accept the EP that may beissued.
C. Within one (1) year from issuance of the EP prior to implementation of the Exploration Work Program1. Proof of consultation with/project presentation to the Sanggunian concerned in the form of Resolution or Certification.
For offshore EP applications, the following additional requirements shall be submitted:1. The name, port of registry, tonnage, type and class of survey vessel(s)/platform(s): Provided, That if a foreign vessel is to be used, the expected date of first entry or appearance and
final departure of the survey vessel shall be provided and all the necessary clearances obtained.2. A certification from the Coast and Geodetic Survey Department of the NAMRIA that the proposed Exploration Work Program was duly registered to provide update in the publication
of "Notice to Mariners" together with a list of safety measures to be regularly undertaken to ensure the safety of navigation at sea and prevent accident.3. An agreement to:
a. Properly identify all installations, vessels and other crafts involved in exploration recognizable to all vessels within reasonable distance;b. Notify the MGB thirty (30) calendar days prior to the intention to remove all scientific installations or equipment and apparatus; andc. Allow the MGB's authorized personnel, Philippine Coast Guard and other authorized persons during reasonable hours to board the vessel(s) while within the Exclusive Economic
Zone.
Duration: ***26 days, 5 hours & 30 minutes [exclusive of the period/time for the processing at the DENR Regional Office, NCIP Regional Office, MGB and DENR CO]
How to Avail of the Service:
Step MGB CentralOffice/Applicant/Client Service Provider
Duration of Activity(Under Normal
Circumstances)***Person In Charge Fees** Form*
1 MGB CO forwards EPapplication to MGB RO
Receives EP Application, with complete mandatoryrequirements, and forwards to Office of the RegionalDirector (ORD);
Receives and reviews documents, and endorses to MineManagement Division (MMD), for evaluation;
Reviews documents and transmits to Mining TenementsEvaluation Section (MTES);
Reviews documents and transmits to Mining ClaimsExaminer/Mining Engineer;
Records pertinent data especially the assigned number ofthe EP application;
Prepares memoranda forwarding the Location Map toMineral Lands Survey Section (MLSS), and the pertinentdocuments to the Division(s)/Section(s) concerned forevaluation;
Prepares and reviews memoranda forwarding the LocationMap to other DENR sectors for Area Status and
1 hour
1 day
2 hours
15 minutes
15 minutes
4 hours
4 hours
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
ORD
Chief, MMD
Chief, MTES
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
Mining ClaimsExaminer/Mining
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Clearance;
Reviews and initials action documents, and endorses toORD for approval;
Reviews and signs action documents;
Transmits documents to Records Section;
Sends to DENR Sectors concerned.
2 hours
1 day
1 hour
1 day
Engineer and Chief,MLSS
Chief, MTES and Chief,MMD
ORD
ORD Staff
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
2 Receives and processes Location Map Area Status andClearance;
Endorses to MGB RO the result of Area Status andClearance.
DENR Sectors
3 Receives Area Status and Clearance from DENR Sectorsand transmits to ORD;
Reviews document and endorses to MMD;
Reviews documents and endorses to MTES;
Transmits to Mining Claims Examiner/Mining Engineer;
Prepares action documents:
o For areas covered by DENR Projects withoutClearance, prepares Letter-Advice to EP applicant toexclude the same from the EP application and toamend Location Map and Exploration andEnvironmental Work Programs
o For areas open for EP application, prepares:
(a) Letter-Advice to EP applicant requiring to pay theClearance Fee and submit the Application Form, withthe corresponding Application Fee, for Certificate ofEnvironmental Management and Community RelationsRecord, and
(b) Letter to National Commission on IndigenousPeoples (NCIP) for issuance of Certification
1 hour
1 day
2 hours
15 minutes
2 hours
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
ORD
Chief, MMD
Chief, MTES
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
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Precondition or Certificate of Non-Coverage, as thecase may be;
Reviews and initials action document, and endorses toORD for approval;
Reviews and signs action document;
Transmits document to Records Section;
Sends to EP applicant/ NCIP concerned.
2 hours
1 day
1 hour
1 day
Chief, MTES and Chief,MMD
ORD
ORD Staff
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
Processing of EP application for issuance of CertificationPrecondition or Certificate of Non-Coverage NCIP Regional Office
4 EP Applicant secures Orderof Payment;
Pays the Fee/s; and
Submits Order of Paymentand duplicate copy ofOfficial Receipt to MTES.
Assesses and prepares Order of Payment for ClearanceFee;
Reviews and Signs Order of Payment;
Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR);
Receives Order of Payment and duplicate copy of OR
1 hour
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
Chiefs, MTES andMMD, and Accountant,FAD
Cashier
Chief, MTES
5 Prepares Notice of Mining Application and pertinentLetters for compliance with the required posting,publication and radio announcement;
Reviews and initials action document, and endorses to theORD for approval;
Reviews and signs action document;
Transmits document to Records Section;
Sends to Office(s)/Agency(ies) concerned.
4 hours
2 hours
1 day
1 hour
1 day
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
Chief, MTES, andChief, MMD
ORD
ORD Staff
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
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6 Conducts final evaluation and prepares Letter-Advice toEP Applicant requiring the submission of lackingdocuments;
Reviews and initials Letter-Advice, and endorses to theORD for approval;
Reviews and signs Letter-Advice;
Transmits document to Records Section;
Sends to EP Applicant.
4 hours
2 hours
1 day
1 hour
1 day
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
Chief, MTES, andChief, MMD
ORD
ORD Staff
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
7 EP Applicant submitslacking requirements.
Receives lacking requirements and transmits to ORD;
Reviews documents and endorses to MMD;
Reviews documents and endorses to MTES;
Transmits to Mining Claims Examiner/Mining Engineer;
Evaluates all requirements and endorses to Chief, MTES:
o If incomplete, prepares Letter informing the EPApplicant of the lacking requirements;
o If complete, prepares Memorandum forwarding thedocuments to MGB CO;
Reviews and endorses action document to ORD;
Receives, reviews and approves action document;
Transmits to Records Section;
Sends to EP Applicant/MGB CO.
1 hour
1 day
2 hours
15 minutes
4 hours
2 hours
1 day
1 hour
1 day
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
ORD
Chief, MMD
Chief, MTES
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
Chief, MTES, andChief, MMD
ORD
ORD Staff
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
Final Evaluation of EP application and endorsement toDENR requesting for Clearance to issue EP MGB CO and DENR CO
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8 MGB CO forwardsClearance to approve EP.
Receives Clearance and transmits documents to ORD;
Endorses documents to MMD;
Forwards documents to MTES;
Transmits documents to Mining Claims Examiner/MiningEngineer;
Prepares Letter informing the Applicant:
1.to sign the EP proforma and submit the same to the RO
2. to pay the Occupation Fee/s, and submit its proof ofpayment; and
3. to pay the Registration Fee;
Receives, reviews and initials Letter, and endorses to theORD;
Receives, reviews and approves Letter;
Transmits to Records Section;
Sends to EP Applicant.
1 hour
1 day
2 hours
15 minutes
2 hours
2 hours
1 day
1 hour
1 day
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
ORD
Chief, MMD
Chief, MTES
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
Chief, MTES, andChief, MMD
ORD
ORD Staff
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
9 EP Applicant submits thesigned EP proforma and theproof of payment ofOccupation Fee/s.
Receives the EP proforma and proof of payment ofOccupation Fee/s and forwards to ORD;
Signs EP and forwards the same to MMD;
Forwards to MTES;
Forwards to Mining Claims Examiner/Mining Engineer.
1 hour
1 day
2 hours
15 minutes
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
ORD
Chief, MMD
Chief, MTES
10 EP Applicant secures Orderof Payment;
Assesses and prepares Order of Payment for ClearanceFee;
Signs Order of Payment;
1 hour
30 minutes
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
Chiefs, MTES andMMD, and Accountant,FAD
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Pays the Fee/s; and
Submits Order of Paymentand duplicate copy ofOfficial Receipt to MTES.
Accepts payment and issues Official Receipt (OR);
Receives Order of Payment and duplicate copy of OR
30 minutes
30 minutes
Cashier
Chief, MTES
11 Prepares Letter providing the Permittee a copy of the EP;
Receives, reviews and initials Letter, and endorses toORD;
Receives, reviews and signs Letter;
Transmits to Records Section;
Sends to Permittee.
2 hours
2 hours
1 day
1 hour
1 day
Mining ClaimsExaminer/MiningEngineer, MTES
Chief, MTES, andChief, MMD
ORD
ORD Staff
Administrative Staff,Records Section, FAD
END OF TRANSACTION : ***26 days, 5 hours & 30 minutes [exclusive of the period/time for the processing at the MGB CO and DENR]*Form is available FREE OF CHARGE** Fees and Charges: Based on the Schedule of Fees and ChargesValid for a minimum of 6 years, unless otherwise revised by a new policy issuance;
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FEEDBACK FORM(Pananawa o Puna)
Person(s)/Unit/Office Concerned or Involved
Facts or Details Surrounding the Incident:(Kaganapan o detalyeng bumabalot sa pangyayari)
(Please use additional sheet/s if necessary)(Mangyaring gumamit ng karagdagang papel kung kinakailangan)
Recommendation(s)/Suggestion(s)/Desired Action from our Office(Rekomendasyon/Mungkahi/Nais na aksiyon mula sa aming tanggapan)
(Please use additional sheet/s if necessary)(Mangyaring gumamit ng karagdagang papel kung kinakailangan)
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Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________________________________(Lagda (Petsa)
Please let us know how we have served you. You may use this form for compliments, complaints or suggestions. Simply check the corresponding box.(Ipaalam po ninyo sa amin kung paano namin kayo napaglingkuran. Maaring gamitin ito para sa papuri, reklamo o mungkahi. Mangyaring i-tsek lamang ang kahong naayon).
COMPLIMENT(Papuri)
COMPLAINT(Reklamoi)
SUGGESTION(Mungkahi)
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ABBREVIATIONS
CLSS - Chemistry Laboratory Services Section
DENR - Department of Environment and Natural Resources
EGGAR - Engineering Geological and Geohazard AssessmentReport
EP - Exploration Permit
FAD - Finance and Administrative Division
FMD - Financial Management Division
GA - Geohazard Assessment
GD - Geosciences Division
GI - Geological Investigation
GIR - Geohazard Identification Report
GIS - Geohazard Identification Survey
GRR - Geological Review Report
GSS - Geologic Site Scoping
GSSR - Geologic Site Scoping Report
LGSD - Lands Geological Survey Division
METD - Metallurgical Technology Division
MGSD - Marine Geological Survey Division
MMD - Mine Management Division
MMTLU - Megascopic and Microchemical Testing LaboratoryUnit
MSESDD - Mine Safety Environment and Social DevelopmentDivision
MSS - Metallurgical Services Section
NCIP - National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
OD - Office of the Director
OR - Official Receipt
ORD - Office of the Regional Director
QMS - Quadrangle Mapping Section
SPU - Sample Preparation Unit
UGS - Urban Geology Section
XRD - X-Ray Diffraction