Section 10Sec./Art. 10

Other Activities Within the PA. - Proposals for activities like construction of dams, irrigation, canals, transmission lines, access roads/trails and buildings which are outside the scope of the management plan for the PA shall, upon permission of the PAMB, be subject to an environmental impact assessment as required by law before they are adopted, and the results thereof shall be taken into consideration in the decision-making process. No actual implementation of such activities shall be allowed without the required Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) under the Philippine Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) System. In instances where such activities are to be undertaken, the proponent shall plan and carry them out in such manner as will minimize any adverse effects and take preventive and remedial action when appropriate.

The proponent shall be liable for damage due to lack of caution or indiscretion.

The PAMB shall determine what activities for the essential use of the communities shall be allowed consistent with the management plan and based on biodiversity criteria and management zoning plan.

Areas under the management of other agencies of the government shall be integrated in the overall management plan of the PA.