Section 11January 12, 2007, Sec./Art. 11

Role of Government Agencies. To ensure the effective implementation of the NBP, concerned agencies shall perform the following functions:

a) The DOF shall monitor the production and importation of biofuels through the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) ;

b) The DOST and the DA shall coordinate in identifying and developing viable feedstock for the production of biofuels;

c) The DOST, through the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) , shall develop and implement a research and development program supporting a sustainable improvement in biofuel production and utilization technology. It shall also publish and promote related technologies developed locally and abroad.

d) The DA through its relevant agencies shall:

(1) Within three months from effectivity of this Act, develop a national program for the production of crops for use as feedstock supply. For this purpose, the Administrators of the SRA and the PCA, and other DA-attached agencies shall, within their authority develop and implement policies supporting the Philippine Biofuel Program and submit the same to the Secretary of the DA for consideration;

(2) Ensure increased productivity and sustainable supply of biofuel feedstocks. It shall institutes program that would guarantee that a sufficient and reliable supply of feedstocks is allocated for biofuel production; and

(3) Publish information on available and suitable areas for cultivation and production of such crops.

e) The DOLE shall:

(1) Promote gainful livelihood opportunities and facilitate productive employment through effective employment services and regulation;

(2) Ensure the access of workers to productive resources and social coverage; and

(3) Recommend plans, policies and programs that will enhance the social impact of the NBP.

f) The Tariff Commission, in coordination with the appropriate government agencies, shall create and classify a tariff line for biofuels and biofuel-blends in consideration of WTO and AFTA agreements; and

g) The local government units (LGU) shall assist the DOE in monitoring the distribution sale in use of biofuels and biofuel-blends