Section 18August 11, 2001, Sec./Art. 18

Existing Facilities within the MKNP. - Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, all commercial facilities existing within the boundaries of the MKNP with a total capitalization of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) shall submit to the PAMB through the PASu a sworn statement containing the following information:

(a) Potential for disbursement of protected species and other habitats, reproductive cycles, 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;

(e) Water supply requirements and sources of water;

(f) Volume of resources extracted from the MKNP;

(g) Future plans for the next five (5) years.

Based on these submissions, the PAMB, with the assistance of the DENR, shall determine whether the existence of such facility and its future plan and operation will be detrimental to the MKNP.

Failure to submit the required information shall constitute a violation of this Act and subject to the penalties imposed under Section 15(B) hereof. The PAMB may prescribe further conditions for the operation of the facility to ensure that it does not contradict the management objectives of the MKNP. Without prejudice to the filing of the necessary case under Section 15(B) hereof, if any of such conditions is violated, an administrative fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) for every day of violation shall be imposed upon the owners of said facility but not to exceed a total of Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00). 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 that rely heavily on resources within the MKNP which are allowed to remain within the MKNP may be charged reasonable fees or subject to reasonable conditions by the PAMB. All incomes derived from such fees shall accrue to the IPAF.

ARTICLE VIII

UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES