ii. Toxic Waste – is a material, often in chemical form that can cause death or injury to people and living creatures. It usually is the product of industry and commerce but could also come from agriculture, medical facilities and radioactive sources.
jj. Waste management – includes both solid and liquid waste management.
kk. Watershed – is a land area drained by a stream or fixed body and its tributaries having a common outlet for surface face-off. Small watershed areas specifically refer to those that are identified by the local government or the proper agency as sources of water supply for particular local communities.
Definition of other terms, not herein specifically defined, may also be based upon accepted definitions through usage or scientific understanding.
ARTICLE II
ORGANIZATION and PROVISIONS for IMPLEMENTATION
Sec. 1. Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office. For the purpose of implementing the provisions of this Code, and pursuant to Sections 463 and 484 of RA 7160, the coastal, mineral, forestry, and water resources management, solid and liquid waste management, air and noise pollution control, environment impact assessment functions, are hereby put under the jurisdiction of the office. This office shall likewise provide technical and monitoring services on ecotourism to the Municipal Tourism Office.
Sec. 2. Jurisdiction of MENRO. The MENRO shall have jurisdiction and authority over all environment and natural resources in the Municipality, subject to the provisions of RA 7160 and all other applicable national laws, rules and regulations. Pursuant to Section 16, RA 7160, said office shall share responsibility with other related Municipal Government Offices/Departments, the Barangay Governments, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other cognizant national government agencies for the effective protection, development, management, rehabilitation, and conservation of environment and natural resources in the Municipality, the regulation and supervision of the operation of licensees and permittees for the taking or use of natural resources; the implementation of local government-driven coastal, forest, mineral, ecotourism, and water resources management, including waste management and the control of air quality, water quality and noise pollution; and enforcement of environment and natural resources laws, rules and regulations; and perform the functions prescribed in Section 484, RA 7160. Specifically, the MENRO shall undertake the following:
a. Organizational Development. Assist Barangay Governments, concerned government agencies/offices, civil society organizations (CSO’s) and business sector by providing technical assistance such as, but not limited to, development of environmental management organizational capability, participatory formulation of environmental programs, mobilization of local and external pool of environment specialists, and guidance in the formulation and implementation of environmental laws;
b. Program Development. Develop a multi-year environment management framework plan for the promotion of local government-driven community based and livelihood-oriented initiatives, particularly in particularly in agricultural enterprises/activities, watershed management, ecotourism, river bank resources management, solid waste management, and participatory land use planning;
c. Linkaging. Establish an operational internal and external linkages and networking system that will maintain and expand local government-driven environmental initiatives;
d. Showcasing. – Develop and implement environmental programs through the promotion of best practice methods, processes, and approaches by establishing showcases within the municipality for Barangays to adopt in their respective jurisdictions;
