Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Powers, Functions, and Characteristics. - The EVOSS shall have the following powers, functions, and characteristics:

(a) Recognizes the legal effect, validity, and enforceability of electronic documents submitted in relation to applications for permits and/or certifications necessary for, or related to, applications for power generation, transmission, or distribution projects;

(b) Utilizes an online payment system for all fees imposed for applications for permits and/or certifications necessary for, or related to, applications for power generation, transmission, or distribution projects;

(c) Provides a secure and accessible paperless processing system through which proponents may:

(1) Obtain the list of all electronic documentary requirements of all concerned government bureaus, offices, agencies, GOCCs, LGUs, and other entities, and the corresponding fees and permitting process for each kind of power generation, transmission, or distribution project, and for each phase of the project;

(2) Prepare, submit, process, and receive actions on all submitted electronic documentary requirements;

(3) Monitor and inquire on the status of ongoing applications for permits and/or certifications necessary for, or related to, applications for power generation, transmission, or distribution projects, and in relation thereto, ascertain the bureau, office, agency, and individuals tasked with acting on a submitted electronic document, and the action or inaction thereon;

(4) Calculate, pay, and settle all appropriate fees electronically; and

(5) Submit complaints concerning inaction on submitted electronic documents.

(d) Provides a secure and accessible system for all government bureaus, offices, agencies, GOCCs, LGUs, and other entities involved in the permitting process of power generation, transmission, or distribution projects to interoperate with respect to:

(1) A unified and streamlined permitting process;

(2) Uniform templates for electronic documentary requirements;

(3) Compliance with mandated processing time as stated in this Act or as imposed by the EVOSS Steering Committee, whichever is shorter;

(4) Updating and monitoring of all electronic documentary requirements for action;

(5) Determining which government bureau, office, agency, GOCC, LGU, or entity an ongoing application is in, and its status there; and

(6) Other aspects of the processing system.

(e) Operates as a one hundred percent (100%) virtual storage and rules driven system built as an integrated shared service of government bureaus, offices, agencies, GOCCs, LGUs, and other entities involved in the permitting process of power generation, transmission, or distribution projects; and

(f) Utilizes a technology platform and an operations management software platform for government bureaus, offices, agencies, GOCCs, LGUs, and other entities involved in the permitting process of power generation, transmission, or distribution projects to build their defined processes and forms within a strict time frame using published standards.