e. Certification Precondition (CP). It refers to the Certificate issued by the NCIP, signed by the Chairperson, attesting to the grant of FPIC by the concerned ICCs/IPs after appropriate compliance with the requirements provided for in this Guidelines. f. Consensus-Building. It refers to that part of the decision-making process undertaken by the ICCs/IPs through their indigenous socio-political structures and practices in arriving at a collective/communal decision. g. Environment Impact Statement (EIS). It is the document which aims to identify, predict interpret, and communicate information regarding changes in environmental quality associated with a proposed project and which examines the range of alternatives for the objectives of the proposal and their impact on the environment. h. Extractive or Large Scale Activities. These refer to the activities enumerated in Sec. 19 of this Guidelines. i. Field-Based Investigation (FBI). It refers to the ground investigation undertaken to determine whether or not the plan, program, project or activity overlaps with, or affects, an ancestral domain, the extent of the affected area, and the ICCs/IPs whose FPIC is to be obtained. j. Indigenous elder/leader. An indigenous elder/leader emerges from the dynamics of customary laws and practices; they evolve from a lifestyle of conscious assertion and practice of traditional values and beliefs. They are recognized as authority in conflict resolution and peace-building processes, on spiritual rites and ceremonies and in doing so, possess the attributes of wisdom and integrity. They lead and assist the community in decision-making processes towards the protection and promotion of their rights and the sustainable development of their ancestral domains. k. Independent Expert. Refers to a person specializing in related field whose education and/or experience can be a source of invaluable information pertaining to a particular issue and who is expected to give an objective information or opinion, that will help the ICCs/IPs to reach a sensible, intelligent and well-informed decision. l. Non-Extractive and/or Small Scale Activities. These are the activities enumerated in Section 24 of this Guidelines. m. Resolution of Consent. It refers to the written resolution adopted by the affected ICCs/IPs by themselves or through their duly authorized elders/leaders expressing their acceptance of the plan, program, project or activity. n. Resolution of Non-Consent. It refers to the written resolution adopted by the affected ICCs/IPs by themselves or through their duly authorized elders/leaders expressing their non-acceptance of the plan, program, project or activity and the reasons therefor. PART II PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES Section 6. Application for Issuance of Certification Precondition. The application for CP shall be endorsed by the appropriate regulatory agency or unit of government to the NCIP Regional Office that has jurisdiction over the area where the plan, project, program or activity is sought to be undertaken, provided however, that for plans, programs, projects or activities affecting ancestral domains that do not require a permit, license or agreement from any government agency/instrumentality, the application shall be filed directly with the same NCIP Regional Office having jurisdiction over the area. In case the project is within two (2) or more regions, the endorsement or application shall be transmitted to the Director of the Ancestral Domains Office (ADO) who shall decide which Regional Office shall take the lead in facilitating the appropriate and applicable process taking into consideration the extent of the effect and the size of the areas that will be affected. (a7) No two (2) or more applications of similar subject shall be simultaneously entertained at any given time covering the same area while an application is being processed therein, neither shall another be given due course while a previous application is being processed. Section 7. Documents Required to Accompany Application. The applicant shall submit a company and project profile which shall include: the nature and purpose of the project; location with an indicative map showing the names of sitios and/or barangays that will be Page 3 of 22 NCIP AO 3 s. 2012 (The Revised Guidelines on Free and Prior Informed Consent and Related Processes of 2012)