Section 20Sec./Art. 20

Existing Facilities within the NSMNP. - Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, all existing commercial facilities within the NSMNP or its buffer zones with a total capitalization in excess of Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) shall submit to the PAMB through the PASu the following information:

(a)Potential for disturbance of protected species and their habitat, reproductive cycle, nesting and feeding grounds and migratory paths;

(b)Noise levels at all stages of operation;

(c)Emissions and effluent at all stages of operation;

(d)Energy requirements and sources of energy; and

(e)Requirements of water supply and sources of water.

Based on these submissions, the PAMB with the assistance of the DENR, shall determine whether the existence of such facility/ ies and its future plans and operations will be detrimental to the NSMNP and its buffer zones.

Failure to submit the required information shall constitute a violation of this Act. The PAMB may prescribe further conditions for the operation of the facility to ensure that it does not contradict the management objectives of the NSMNP. If any of such conditions are violated, a fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,000) for every day of violation shall be imposed upon the owners of said facility but not to exceed a total of Four hundred fifty thousand pesos (P450,000). At anytime whenever necessary, the PAMB through the PASu or other government entities shall cause the cessation and demolition of the facility at the cost of its owners.

Existing facilities allowed to remain within the NSMNP or its buffer zones shall be charged a fee by the PAMB, which shall not be more than two percent (2%) of the annual gross income of the facility.

ARTICLE VI

PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES