The subject Circular entitled "Resolution No. R-544: Authorizing the HLRB to Treat the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) As a Condition In The Issuance of a Locational Clearance/Development Permit (LC/DP) Than a Pre-requisite in the Application for the Same" is hereby amended as follows:

1. Paragraph No. 2.1 of the Circular is hereby amended to read as follows:

   2.1 The ECC ceases to be a requirement in the issuance of Locational Clearance or Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Preliminary Approval or Development Permit for subdivision/condominium projects. HOWEVER, THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE A PRE-REQUISITE IN THE APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AND LICENSE TO SELL FOR SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS."

2. Paragraph No. 2.3. of the Circular is hereby amended to read as follows:

   2.3. All clearances and permits listed above EXCEPT CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION AND LICENSES TO SELL shall stipulate the following condition:

   "PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PURSUANT TO P.D. 1586 you shall not start development or construction without first securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate from DENR or the EMB, nor shall you construe the issuance of this permit, clearance as an exemption from the other requirements of existing laws."

This Circular takes effect immediately.

Please be guided accordingly.

Adopted: 27 May 1994

(SGD.) ERNESTO C. MENDIOLA