affected; Abstract of proposed project describing the size, pace, reversibility and scope; duration;
preliminary assessment of the likely economic, social, cultural and environmental effects,
including potential risks and how these will be addressed; Indicative budget; Persons to be
involved in implementation; Operational Plan and activities; and the Profile of the applicant.
The ADO, in consultation with field offices, shall craft the standard and appropriate
checklist for the above purpose.
At any time, the FBI/FPIC Team may require additional but pertinent document/s from
the applicant, e.g EIS from the DENR, if available.
Section 8. Constitution and Composition of the FBI Team. The FBI Team shall be
constituted, by the Regional Director, by way of Memorandum, within ten (10) days from
approval of this Guidelines, to be composed of the following:
1)
2)
3)
4)
The Community Development Officer (CDO), as Team Leader;
The FBI Provincial Focal Person;
One (1) from the Community Service Center (CSC); and
Two (2) IP elders/leaders identified by the CSC
The composition of the team may be revised or enhanced upon the agreement of the FBI
team as the need arises in order to cope with existing work conditions or circumstances, with
the approval of the Regional Director.
For CSCs in provinces without provincial offices, the Regional Director concerned shall
designate the leader and members of the FBI Team which shall be headed by the CDO and other
personnel from the CSC and may be augmented by personnel of the Regional Office and/or from
the nearest Provincial Office.
Section 9. Duties and Functions of the FBI Team. The duties and functions of the FBI
team are:
1. Consult with the AD representatives if applicable;
2. Conduct the pre-FBI Conference and along with the proponent, prepare the WFP for the
FBI;
3. Undertake the FBI to determine the particular area that will be affected, including the
projection of the indorsed technical description/geographic coordinates in the AD, the
probable effects of the plan, program, project or activity, and the number of ICCs/IPs that
will be affected,
4. Identify the elders/leaders and determine presence of disputes/conflict with adjacent
ancestral domain/s;
5. Prepare, under oath, and submit a report with recommendations to the Regional Director;
6. Liquidate all funds handled in accordance with standard accounting and auditing rules
and regulations; and
7. Perform such other functions as may be directed by higher authorities.
In consultation with field offices, The ADO shall craft the appropriate form/s, for the
guidance of the FBI Team in the performance of its functions.
Section 10. Pre-FBI Conference; Matters to be Taken. The following matters shall be
discussed, taken up and/or acted upon during the Pre-FBI Conference:
a.
Orientation on the requirements of the FBI process;
b.
The identity and other basic information about the applicant;
c.
Detailed project profile;
d.
Work and Financial Plan; and
e. Other important matters that may be agreed upon.
Section 11.
Non-appearance at Pre-FBI/Pre-FPIC Conference and Non-payment of
FBI/FPIC Fee. Should the applicant fail to appear in the Pre-FBI or Pre-FPIC conference, the
Provincial Officer or the CSC Head, as the case may be, shall schedule another conference with
notice to, and at the expense of, the applicant. If on the second schedule, the applicant still fails
to appear, the Provincial Officer or the CSC Head shall immediately inform the Regional Director
of such failure.
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