UPPC EPRMP - Section 0.0 Executive Summary 1

Environmental Performance Report
& Management Plan
Paper mill Production Line Expansion (Paper machine #3) &

Additional 25 Mw Coal-fired Power Plant
Calumpit, Bulacan
EIA Preparer:
PRISM EXPRESS CONSULTING INC.
Unit 11-A, Kingswood Arcade corner Pasong Tamo & Vito Cruz Extension
Makati City
Acronyms
Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan
UPPC EXPANSION AND NEW COAL POWER PLANT
ACRONYMS
A&D Alienable and Disposable

ADL Alienable and Disposable Land
Admin Administration
AF Affected Families
AGE acute Gastroenteritis
Alt. Altitude
ANR Assisted natural regeneration
AO Administrative Order
ARI Acute Respiratory Infection
Ave. Average
BDCC Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council
BHS Barangay Health Stations
BHW Barangay Health Workers
BMS Biodiversity Monitoring System
BNS Barangay Nutrition Scholar
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
BP Batas Pambansa
Brgy Barangay
BSPO Barangay Services Point Officers
C Dominance index
°C degree Centigrade
CA Cardiac Arrest
CAA Clean Air Act
CADT Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title
CARI Control of Acute Respiratory Infections
CARP Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service
CBR Crude Birth Rates
CBMS Community Based Monitoring System
CDA Community Development Assistance
CDD Control of Diarrhea Disease
CDR Crude Death Rate
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Acronyms
CENRO Community Environment and Natural Resources Office

CFA Construction Floor Area, generally covers areas of a building that are to be constructed and
are measured to the outside face of the external walls of the building and includes all lift
shafts, stairwells, car park, etc.
CHED Commission on Higher Education
CIDSS Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services
CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
cm centimeter
cms cubic meter per second
CSR Corporate Social Responsibility
CSRD Corporate Social Responsibility Department
CVA Cardio-Vascular Ailment
CVD Cardio-Vascular Disease
CY Calendar year
DA Department of Agriculture
DAO DENR Administrative Order
dBA Decibel
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DepEd Department of Education
DIA Direct Impact Areas
DILG Department of Interior and Local Government
DIR Direction
DLF Development and Livelihood Fund
DMC DENR Memorandum Circular
DOE Department of Energy
DOH Department of Health
DOLE Department of Labor and Employment
DOST Department of Science and Technology
DP Discharge Permit
DPT Diptheria, Polio and Tetanus vaccine
DPWH Department of Public Works and Highway
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Acronyms
DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development

DTI Department of Trade and Industry
E East
E Evenness index
EA Environmental Assessment
ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate
EDCOR Economic Development Corporation
EERS Environmental and External Relations Sector
EGF Environmental Guarantee Fund
EGGAR Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Report
EHS Environment Health and Safety
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EIARC EIAR Review Committee
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
El Elevation
EMB Environmental Management Bureau
EMD Environmental Management Department
EMF Environmental Monitoring Fund
EMS Environmental Management System
Eng’r Engineer
Envi Environment
EO Executive Order
EOT Expanded Program of Immunization
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPT Emergency Preparedness Team
EQPL Environmental Quality Performance Level
ERA Environmental Risk Assessment
ERP Emergency Response Plan
ES Elementary School
EU Environmental Unit
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Acronyms
FBI Field-based investigating

FBI Field Biotic Index
FFWSDO Flood Forecasting and Warning System for Dam Operation
FGD Focus Group Discussions
FGI Foliage Gleaning Insectivore
FHSIS Field Health Service Information System
FLAg Forest Land Use Agreement
FPIC Free and Prior Informed Consent
FS Feasibility Study
FSL Full Supply Level
FY Fiscal year
g Acceleration due to gravity
GI Galvanized iron
g/m3 grams per cubic meter
GAs Government Agencies
GERI Global Estate Resorts, Inc
GHG Greenhouse Gas
GFA Gross Floor Area, is the area contained within the outer surface of external walls of a
building measured at each floor level.
GID Gastro Intestinal Disorder
GIS Geographic Information System
GLC Ground-level Concentration
GO Government Organization
GOCC Government Owned and Controlled Corporation
GSP Geological Society of the Philippines
H Horizontal
H Shannon Wiener Index
HH Households
HIV-AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
HNPs Health and Nutrition Posts
I&C Instrumentation and Control
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Acronyms
ICC Indigenous Cultural Communities

IEC Information Education and Communication
IIEC Indicative Information, Education, and Communications
IIPDP Indicative Indigenous Peoples Development Plan
IMP Impact Management Plan
IN Insectivore/Nectarivore
IP Indigenous People
IPHO Integrated Provincial Health Office
IPM Integrated Pest Management
IPRA Law Indigenous People’s Right Act
IRA Internal Revenue Allotment
IRR Implementing Rules and Regulations
ISF Integrated Social Forestry
IUCN International Union for the Conservation of Nature
kg Kilogram
KII Key Informant Interviews
km2 Square kilometer
km Kilometer
LAeq Equivalent Continuous Level
LGPMS Local Governance Performance Measurement System
LGU Local Government Unit
LM Lineal meter
L/sec/m Liter per second per meter
M Magnitude
m3/d cubic meter per day
m3/s cubic meter per second
m3/y cubic meter per year
masl Meters above sea level
Max Maximum
MBS Sea level pressure
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Acronyms
MC Memorandum Circular
MCLUP Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan
MCM Million Cubic Meter
MDCC Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council
mg/L milligrams per liter
MGB Mines and Geosciences Bureau
MI Moncado Institute
Min Minimum
mm/yr Millimetre per year
MMT Multi-sectoral Monitoring Team
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MOL Minimum Operating Level
MPDC Municipal Planning and Development Council
mps Meter per second
MRF Materials Recovery Facility
Ms Estimated maximum surface magnitude
MSP Musculo skeletal disorder
MSWD Municipal Social Welfare and Development
MT Metric Ton
Mt Mountain
MTIP-DP Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan
NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NAMRIA National Mapping and Resource Information Authority
NARRA National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration
NCIP National Commission on Indigenous People
NDCC National Disaster Coordinating Council
NE North East
NEDA National Economic Development Authority
NFA National Food Authority
NGA National Government Agencies
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Acronyms
NGOs Non-Government Organizations

NHA National Housing Authority
GERI National Irrigation Administration
ni Number of individuals
m meter
NMYC National Manpower and Youth Council
NNW North-northwest
NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide
NO2-N Nitrite-nitrogen
NO3 Nitrate
NO3-N Nitrate-nitrogen
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
NPCC National Pollution Control Commission
Ns Total number of species observed during transect
NSO National Statistics Office
OFW Overseas Filipino Worker
OPV Oral Polio Vaccine
PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
PAIC Pleistocene Aggregate Island Complex
PAWB Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau
PCO Pollution Control Officer
PD Presidential Decree
PFL Public Forest Land
PGA Peak ground acceleration in g
PGR Population growth rate
PHILCOA Philippine Coconut Authority
PHIVOLCS Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
PhP Philippine Peso
PIA Philippine Information Agency
PM10 Particulate Matter (less than 10 microns)
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Acronyms
PMF Probable Maximum Flood

PMS Preventive Maintenance Service
PMT Project Management Team
PNSDW Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water
PO People's Organization
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PPM Parts per million
Qh Recent deposits
QVP Quaternary Volcanic Pyroclastic
RA Republic Act
RAP Resettlement Action Plan
REG Region
RF Rainfall
RHU Rural Health Unit
ROW Right-of-Way
RS Residency Status
SAFDZ Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zone
SB Sangguniang Bayan
SDP Social Development Plan
SEMS Social and Environmental Management Systems
SMR Self-Monitoring Report
SO2 Sulfur Dioxide
SO4 Sulfate
STP Sewage Treatment Plant
SWMP Solid Waste Management Plan
TCLP Toxicity Leaching Procedure
TCU Total Color Unit
TD Tropical Depression
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
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Acronyms
TOR Terms of Reference

TS Tropical Storm
TSP Total Suspended Particulates
TSS Total Suspended Solids
TY Typhoon
UNDP United Nations Development Program
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
USD United States Dollar
USGS United States Geological Survey
VU Vulnerable Species
VVVF Variable Voltage and Variable Frequency
WACS Waste Analysis Characterization Study
WB World Bank
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PROJECT FACT SHEET
Table E.S. 3-1 Project Fact Sheet
Name of Project: UNITED PULP & PAPER COMPANY PAPER MILL PRODUCTION LINE
EXPANSION (PAPER MACHINE NO. 3) AND ADDITIONAL 25 MW COAL FIRED
POWER PLANT
Location Barangay Iba Este, Municipality of Calumpit, Province of Bulacan
Authority over the

Owner of TCT no T-252323, T-146067, T-250778, and T-214386
Project Area
Project size The existing UPPC PAPER MILL Plant covers 46.6 hectares, of which the
current operations occupy about 20.7 hectares. There is sufficient area to
house the additional facility for Coal Fired Power Plant and Paper Mill Line
(Paper Machine No. 3), which are to be built adjacent to the existing built up
area, bringing the total developed area of 25.9 hectares.
The existing milling plant has an approved capacity of 294,000 MT/year with
an achieved highest one-year production rate of 232,894 MT in 2017. The
additional milling line (Paper Machine No. 3) would increase the capacity of
production by 220,000 MT/year, bringing the total combined (projected)
maximum capacity to 514,000 MT/year.
Components: The planned expansion project involves the following components:
Installation of additional paper milling machine (no. 3) with rated production

capacity of 220,000 MT, or an increase of about 75% (from current approved
capacity of 294,000 MT/year for Paper Machines (no. 1 & no. 2); making the
total paper production lines or machines with a combined capacity of
514,000 MT per year.
Additional 25 MW power co-generator facility over its current 30 MW facility
Addition of Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Yard and Finished Product

Warehouse
Installation of a new and technologically advanced wastewater treatment

facility with a capacity of 11,000 cubic meters a day
Project Type: Environmentally Critical Project (ECP) by EMB Memorandum Circular No.
2014-005 (July 7, 2014) – Guidelines for Coverage Screening and
Standardized Requirements under the Philippine EIS System, Amending
Relevant Portions of MC 2007-002
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Under heading 1.7.7 – Pulp and Paper Industries, with production capacity
greater than 50,000 MT per annum
Consolidation of Existing This application for new ECC for the expansion proposes to consolidate all
Environmental existing ECCs issued by DENR for UPPC in Calumpit:
Compliance Certificates Rehabilitation and Upgrading of the Existing Paper Manufacturing Plant – ECC
(ECCs) CO 9105-041-110 issued on 02 January 1992
Paper Manufacturing Expansion Project (Paper Machine 2) – ECC CO 9604-002-

110 issued on 30 October 1996
30MW Cogeneration Power Plant Project (Boiler Revision Project – ECC

Amendment) – ECC CO 9803-004-207 issued on 04 August 1999
ECC Amendment of condition 25 of ECC 9803-004-207 issued on September 5,

2011
Relief of ECC conditions 5 of ECC-CO-9105-041-110 and 2 of ECC-CO-9604-002-

110 issued on July 13, 2012
Amendment of Condition 1 of ECC 9105-041-110C and Condition 1 of ECC 9604-

002-110C issued on November 16, 2009
Total Project Cost: Php 8.5 billon
Total Manpower: The manpower complement of the current plant operations is 400
employees (i.e., 294,000 tons per year paper mill plant and 30 MW coal fired
power plant). With the expansion, the number of manpower would reach an
estimate of more than 500 employees.
During construction alone, it is estimated to reach a peak of 500 workers.
Water and Power Use The new milling plant will utilize the latest paper making technology with
water consumption of only 8 m3/ton of paper produced (down from the
existing 11.92 m3/ton) and an electricity utilization of only 480 kwh/ton
produced (down from the existing 502.22 kwh/ton)
Production (MT) Water Use (m3) Electricity (kwh)
2017 (actual) 232,894.00 2,775,012 116,966,000
2017 (approved) 294,000.00 3,504,480 147,652,680
Expansion 220,000.00 1,760,000 105,600,000
Projected Total 514,000.00 5,264,480 253,252,680.00
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The maximum projected total consumption as described above covers all

paper machines operating at peak approved capacities, though, production
would still be dictated by local and international market forces. Since the
new milling technology for the planned expansion is very efficient, it intends
to run only at peak capacity while the older milling machines taper down or
run only as required. Technically, it means savings in electricity and water
consumptions, hence, significant reduction in pollution generation.
Types of Waste Typically, wastes from construction include:

Generated:
 Wasted construction materials such as waste concrete, metals, and
woods/formworks
 Dusts
 Domestic wastewaters from construction workers
 Domestic solid waste from the workers
While the typical wastes from operations of paper milling are:
 Process Wastewater
 Wastewater Sludge from effluent treatment process
 Boiler Ash (hauled by farmers as soil conditioner)
 Solid wastes from offices and staff/visitors accommodation
Project Schedule: The expansion project will be completed in 2 years reckoned from pre-
construction to commissioning. The target operation is last quarter of year
2020 or first quarter of 2021.
PROPONENT PROFILE
Table E.S. 4-1 Proponent’s Profile
Proponent Name and Profile United Pulp and Paper Company
Proponent’s Address Km. 48 McArthur Highway , Barangay Iba Este, Calumpti, Bulacan
Contact Person Mr. Silverio de Guzman – Plant Manager
Contact Number (044) 202-4301
Contact Email silverig@uppc.com.ph
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EIS Consultant PRISM EXPRESS CONSULTING, INC.
Consultant’s Address Unit 11A, Kingswood Arcade cor. Pasong Tamo & Vito Cruz Extension,
Makati City
Contact Person Engr. Allan Plete
Project Director
Contact Numbers (+632) 8651223
E-mail Address allanplete@yahoo.com
The UPPC plant was put up in 1969 by the Phinma Group but only started production in 1974. Phinma
decided to divest some of its operations in 2004 and sold majority shares of the plant to the Siam
Cement Group Public Company Limited (SCG) of Thailand. SCG is the largest and oldest cement and
building material company in Thailand and Southeast Asia and the second largest company overall in
Thailand. SCG poured in P7 billion including P1.5 billion for the biomass power plant and P500 million
for wastewater treatment facility. It operated at full capacity in 2006 at 230,000 metric tons. Based
on ECC, the approved capacity is 294,000 MT/year (75,000 MT/year for Paper Machine 1 and 600 tons
per day for Paper Machine 2). SCG now indirectly owns 98.75% of UPPC.
To date, UPPC has a combined average capacity of 230,000 metric tons/year with approved ECC
capacity of up to 294,000 MT/year. The company produces Linerboard and Corrugating Medium which
are used in carton packaging products. Ninety (90%) percent of the products are allocated for
domestic market and the remaining 10 percent is used to cater to export markets.
UPPC contributes to national development through the reliable supply of quality packaging materials
and energy-efficient and environment-friendly operations. The company’s ISO 9001:2000 Certification
attests to its commitment to global manufacturing standards. In addition, the DENR granted UPPC a
Green Rating for 2007, which represents “very good” performance based on the Regional Industrial
Ecowatch Program. Moreover as a manifestation of its commitment towards the welfare of its
employees, UPPC was also recognized by the Social Security System as the Best Employer of the Year
for the Luzon Central Chapter in 2007.
EIA TEAM
The members of the multi-disciplinary team of researchers that conducted the Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) study and their corresponding fields of expertise are shown in Table ES-3.1.
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Table E.S. - 5-1 EIA Team
Consultant Module
Engr. Allan Plete Project Director
Engr. Aldwin A. Camance Team Leader/Environmental Specialist
Mr. Florentino Cimatu Sociologist/Social Development/IEC Specialist
Mr. Roy Aurelio Metin Geology/Geotechnical Engineer
Engr. Marissa David Resource Person
Mr. Jonas Melendres General Ecology
Mr. Carlo Trinidad Technical Assistant
EIA Study Schedule and Area
Primary impacts are often called direct impacts, while secondary impacts are referred to as indirect or
induced impacts. The term does not mean to imply secondary importance or secondary significance
of the impact but rather, refers to timing and scope of the impacts. Primary impacts of development
action are those effects caused by the plant operations onto the receiving Labangan River and the
immediate surrounding communities of Iba-Este and nearby barangays. Such an actions generally
produce pollution e.g., smoke that occur inside the plant site compound and neighbouring Iba-Este
community more particularly. They are also associated with the activities of construction, operation,
and maintenance of the plant facilities or other similar activities surrounding Iba-Este that are
generally obvious and quantifiable.
Secondary or indirect impacts of UPPC’s development action span beyond Iba-Este but within the
neighbouring barangays of Calumpang and Palimbang such as potential effects of employment
generation and other evident changes e.g. occurrence of crime, level of public services, etc. that are
likely to occur or change the lives and normal activities of people in the barangay. Or such change
happens in later times or at a different place as a result of project implementation and development.
It may also include additional activities of construction or developmental change of the site/place,
traffic increases and congestion, and even transformation in the population growth and migration.
These direct and indirect impact areas are presented below.
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The direct and indirect impact areas as defined by DAO 2017-15 are provided below. EIA Approach
and Methodology is also presented in the succeeding table.
E.S. 6.1.1. Direct Impact Area for Air Quality
Direct Impact areas for Air Quality include areas where projected ground level concentrations of
emissions are higher than the ambient standards based on air modelling. Based on the AERMOD
simulations done as part of this environmental assessment, at no times will the ground level
concentrations of the criteria pollutants TSP, NOx, SOx, and CO exceed the National Ambient Air
Quality Guideline Values be exceeded for scenarios when both the power plants are operating
together. Maximum ground concentrations are found to be about 31 ug/NCM for CO, 75 ug/NCM for
NOx, 92 ug/NCM for Sox, and 19 ug/NCM for TSP, all occurring within the plant boundaries or just in
nearby areas.
However, for purposes of assessment, the direct impact areas for air quality are determined to be in
or about the plant boundaries and the surrounding residential areas, even if no exceedances based on
air quality modelling is expected.
Figure E.S.1 Direct Impact Areas for Air
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E.S. 6.1.2. Direct Impact Area for Water Quality and Quantity Impacts
Direct Impact Areas for Water Quality is where water quality is projected to exceed ambient standards
or where groundwater could be contaminated. This likewise are areas where existing users of the
source of natural resources will be impacted. While a wastewater treatment facility that will
incorporated both anaerobic and aerobic processes shall be installed to better manage both water
quality and odor impacts of the proposed expansion, portions of the Labangan River both upstream
and downstream of the Project Area is considered as its Impact Areas:
Figure E.S. 2 Direct Impact areas upstream and downstream of the Labangan River
E.S. 6.1.3. Direct Impact Areas for Impacts on Land
Direct impact areas on Land are those directly vulnerable to potential flooding or inundation that may
be caused by the project. However, as provided in the Hazard map of the municipality, only the areas
on the other side of the river are flood prone. There will also be no disturbance of habitat since the
new structures will be built on existing industrial land.
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Figure E.S. 3 Hazard map of the municipality with the arrow pointing to the project site
E.S. 6.1.4. Direct Impact Areas for Impacts on People
Direct Impact areas for People Sector include Barangay Iba-Este and neighbouring barangays and the
municipality of Calumpit.
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Figure E.S. 4 Indirect Impact Areas
E.S. 6.1.5. Indirect Impact Areas for People
Generally, indirect impact areas are towns and municipalities around Calumpit as shown in Figure ES.4.
Table ES-6-1 presents the methodologies used for the gathering of primary and secondary data for the
different components.
Table E.S.6-1 Methodologies for each component
Methodology and Approach on Methodology and Approach

Environmental Components
Baseline Survey on Impact Assessment
LAND
Assessment of the
compatibility of the proposed
Review of Comprehensive Land
Land Use and Classification expansion vis-à-vis approved
Use Plan (CLUP) of Calumpit
land use plan and zoning
classification.
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Assessment of the
construction and operation
impacts based on the
construction and operation
Geology Conduct of field surveys
activities of proposed
expansion, and susceptibility
of the project area to natural
hazards.
Review of available reports,

geologic literature, and
information from Mines and
Geosciences Bureau (MGB),
Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS), Philippine
Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services
(PAGASA), and National
Mapping and Resource
Information Authority
(NAMRIA)
Assessment of impacts based

on the construction and
Review of existing literature
Pedology operation activities of the
and maps of the project area
proposed expansion onto the
existing environment.

Review of Available Reports on the construction and
Terrestrial ecology and information in Calumpit operation activities of the
and nearby towns proposed expansion onto the
WATER
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Review of CLUP of the host LGU Assessment of impacts based

and other secondary data from on the construction and
Hydrology and
existing literature and maps of operation activities of the
Hydrogeology
the project area from MGB, proposed expansion to the
NAMRIA, and PHIVOLCS. existing environment.
Collection of groundwater and

surface water data and samples
from the SMRs and log for
trending analysis. They include
Water Quality operation activities of the
parameters such the physical,
proposed expansion to the
chemical, microbiological,
micro-nutrient and heavy metal
data analyses
Validate groundwater quality

and surface water quality using
the Philippine National
Standards for Drinking Water of
2017 (PNSDW, 2017) and Water
Quality Guidelines and General
Effluent Standards of 2016
(DAO 2016-08), respectively.
Generating records from SMR

which actually collected
primary data and gathering
Freshwater Ecology operation activities of the
onsite. It also uses secondary
proposed expansion to the
data to validate results based
on given standards.
AIR
Collection and review of

Meteorology and existing literature and maps of
Climatology the project area from CIA
operation activities.
Station of PAGASA
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GHG emissions using

emission factor-based
estimation method

Generate records from ambient on the construction and
Air Quality and Noise Level air quality monitoring. Run air operation activities of the
quality modelling. proposed expansion to the
Gather data from SMR that

employs the conduct of Noise
level measurement during
monitoring taken during
morning, daytime, evening, and
night time
PEOPLE

Conduct of Public Scoping, on the construction and
Socioeconomic and Public
Consultation, and focused operation activities of the
Health
Interviews proposed expansion to the
Review of the CLUP and Socio-

economic Profile of Calumpit
Review of available secondary

data, relevant studies, and
other information from
Philippine Statistics Authority
(PSA).
Gathering and review of

relevant primary data critical to
the Study
Literature review on the

potential impacts and risks of
the project
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PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
This section presents the details of methodology by which the EPRMP was conducted including
expertise of the study personnel.
The UPPC has contracted Prism Express Consulting, Inc. to conduct an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) for its planned expansion (additional Paper Mill Machine No. 3 and new Coal Fired
Power Plant) in Barangay Iba Este, Calumpit, Bulacan. This Study in the form of Environmental
Performance Report & Management Plan (EPRMP) will provide details of the structures to be built and
also determine the impacts of construction and operations on the surrounding environment,
residential and built up areas. The report shall be submitted to EMB Central Office for review and
approval.
Through this EPRMP, environmental management strategies are provided for all possible stressors to
be generated in the facility during its lifetime. These strategies include mitigating the effects of
construction and operation on surrounding communities and likewise highlight the positive impacts,
as presented, to nearby stakeholders. It serves as a tool for designing and managing the operations of
the plant towards a sustainable path. This study is guided by the broad records and accomplishments
of UPPC in the last 14 years since Siam Cement Group (SCG) of Thailand took over in 2004. It also
followed the framework, essentially the DENR procedural guidelines as enumerated under DAO 2003-
30, DENR MC 2010-14 and EMB MC 20011-005.
Cumulative effects/impacts, hazards and risks that could occur during the stages of various activities
related to the project are identified based on the long historical records of UPPC in Calumpit. It listed
as well the mitigation and management strategies adopted and to be adopted. This EPRMP report
generates inputs that can further rationalize the project planning such as this expansion plan and other
various future developments of UPPC within the purview of now on-going issues on climate change,
resource efficiency and environmental or technology soundness.
EIA Study Schedule
The EIA Study Schedule is as follows:
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Table 6-2 the EIA Study Period
Period Activities
IEC, consultations with select informants and residents,

site/barangay scoping/meetings, data gathering onsite,
interviews with nearby select households, took photos of
Month 1-5 (July to November
the site and vicinities, secure maps and engineering plans
2018)
of the expansion project and the site including project
discussions with UPPC management on the phases,
activities, and stages of development.
Consultation with key local government units (barangays

and municipality) and various stakeholders (residents,
households) near and adjacent to the project site. Focus
Month 5-6 (November group discussions with select organizations like farmers
December 2018) and transport (tricycles) sector. Writing the modular
reports, verification of data gathered, assessment of
stakeholders’ concerns about the planned expansion
project.
Determination of potential Impacts and risks of current and

Month 6 (December 2019)
expansion plan operations based on gathered data on site
Month 6-7 (December to Preparation of Project profile and drafting of the

January 2019) EIS/EPRMP Report
Final review of the EPRMP Report by UPPC management

Month 8 (February 2019)
prior to submission to EMB for screening
Final editing of the Draft EPRMP Report and submission

Month 8
for screening to EMB Central Office
The conduct of the Perception Survey in May 2017 and just recently in October 23 to 25, 2018 have
provided an indication as to the level of project awareness of communities about UPPC in Calumpit. It
is also good note that regular meetings through the Multi-Partite Monitoring (MMT) are held in
regards to the environmental performance of UPPC in the impact areas.
Alternative being considered
UPPC prepared its Company Energy Efficiency Methodology and was used as the basis for plant
assessment to identify and eventually implement options to reduce energy consumptions and other
materials and wastes to save on cost of operations among others.
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Under this alternative action plan, UPPC has a dedicated Environmental and Safety Engineer (ESE) in
the implementation of the energy efficiency programs. UPPC decided to build a new cogeneration
facility that would eventually replace the existing boiler system to which the recommended options
will be applied. Also, the company has established savings targets for water consumption, steam
utilization, chemical use and other resource materials optimization. In order to meet these targets,
several plant departments have initiated new energy and resource efficiency activity projects. Target
setting by SCG top management was found to be an effective incentive for these departments to
continue looking for energy efficiency opportunities of the plant operations.
Previously, the focus areas selected for energy efficiency programs were (1) Boiler and Paper Machine
(PM 2) Dryer, (2) Boiler Plant and PM 2 boiler motors, and (3) Lighting System.
Nine (9) feasible options were identified for the first two focus areas, but none of the recommended
options were implemented due to the decision of the management to put up a new co-generation
facility, which made the recommended options obsolete. The options for lighting system are also
being implemented.
The table below shows the potential savings of alternatives considered:
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E.S. 7.0 SUMMARY OF BASELINE CHARACTERIZATION
LAND SECTOR
E.S. 7.1.1. Land Use and Classification
Predominantly, the land in Calumpit is used for agricultural purpose. The land area for agricultural use
covers 66.8% of the total land area of Calumpit, while the residential, industrial, and commercial areas,
covers 10.4%, 2.5%, and 0.9%, respectively. The remaining lands are designated for other purposes.
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The industrial zones in Calumpit are utilized by the Teh Hsin Enterprise Phils. Corporation for its
Concrete Product Manufacturing Plant including the United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. for its Paper
Manufacturing Plant. Notable institutional structures situated in the immediate vicinity are the
Colegio de Calumpit, Inc., Calumpit National High School, and Calumpang Elementary School.
E.S. 7.1.2. ECA Categorization
Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA) are those areas ranging from national parks to areas frequently
exposed to hazards or areas that are historically interesting. These areas are identified in Presidential
Proclamation 2146. The matrix below shows the characteristics of ECAs and how the project site
conforms to such characteristics. Such matrix is important in understanding the generally conditions
surrounding the project site and explain why the project is sited in the area.
Table E.S. 7-1 ECA categorization of the project site
ECA Class Remarks
A – Area declared by law as a national None. Project site falls within an industrial zone. Nearest
park, watershed, reserve, wildlife reserve is the Pamitinan Protected Landscape about 95
preserves or sanctuary kilometers to the Southeast (see map below)
B – area set aside as aesthetic, potential

None. Project site is far from any established tourist areas
tourist spot
C – area which constitutes the habitat None. The site is industrial in use and the surrounding
for any endangered or threatened areas are mixed with agricultural and residential uses.
species of indigenous Philippine wildlife More areas of agricultural land are being converted to
(flora and fauna) residential and commercial and even industrial
D – area of unique historic, Low. The nearest historical sites are población area of
archaeological, geological or scientific Calumpit, including the Sergio Bayan Park, the Parish
interest Church of San Juan Bautista in Calumpit (see map below)
E – area which is traditionally occupied No indigenous peoples nor ancestral domain areas nearby
by cultural community or tribe .
F – area frequently visited and/or hard- Nearest Geologic Hazards are the West Valley Fault and the
hit by natural calamities (geologic active Mt. Pinatubo to the Northwest, all quite a distant
hazards, floods, typhoons, volcanic from the site facility. Typhoons visit the area at an average
activity, etc.) of one per year.
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ECA Class Remarks
None. The area is very flat and belongs to central plains of

G – area with critical slope
Luzon
Low. The UPPC area is zoned as industrial. The site

however is located in an area of mixed residential
developments interspaced with ricelands. Predominantly,
H – area classified as prime agricultural
the land in Calumpit is agricultural in use. The land area for
land
agricultural use covers 66.8% of the total land area of
Calumpit, while residential, industrial, and commercial
areas covers about 10.4%, 2.5%, and 0.9%, respectively
Nearby watershed areas include that of Angat and
I – recharge area of aquifers Marikina. Nearest watershed is Maasim watershed about
36 kilometers to the northeast.
Labangan River, the downstream portion of Angat River is
J – waterbody
just about 100 meters from the plant site
K – mangrove area None, no brackish waters are within project site
L – coral reef None. Area is inland.
Figure E.S. 5 Protected Areas near the site
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Figure E.S. 6 Culturally important areas near the site
Figure E.S. 7 Critical Watersheds near the area
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E.S. 7.1.3. Slope
Calumpit is mostly flat land, with elevations increasing only at the boundary with Plaridel and Pulilan.
Most of the areas within Iba Este are between 1-3 meters above sea level and slopes are between 0-
3% only.
No change in terms of slope in the project site of UPPC.
E.S. 7.1.4. General Geologic Characteristics
Alluvium (R) which consists of unconsolidated clay, sand gravel is widely distributed in the Central
Luzon Plain, including that of Calumpit and the area of UPPC, with a thickness of about 199m on the
basis of existing drilling. It is considered as a good aquifer. Especially, sand and gravel layers ensure
good aquifer, which can be widely utilized for domestic water and others.
Alluvium is formed in flood plain, lacustrine (lake deposite), levee, sandbar, lagoon and hinterland,
which have been deposited and unconsolidated. Most of them consist of bedded clay, silt, sand and
gravel. The sand and gravel have high to very high permeability and thus usually form aquifers when
they have sufficient thickness and extension.
No change in geologic characteristics due to the project.
E.S. 7.1.5. Hydrogeology
The geology of Central Luzon Plain is mainly composed of old riverbed and shallow sea deposit with
an alluvial fan, lake/swamp deposits, and volcanic ash/clastics/lahar. Therefore, it is inter-beded sand,
gravel, and clay layer. The sand and gravel layers ensure good aquifers. The sub basin, where the site
of UPPC belongs, is composed chiefly of highly productive aquifers. These aquifers have high to very
high permeability. It is expected that the transmissivity is often 190-650m2/day, and 1,200 - 2,400
m2/day in some special areas.
It is good to note that the operation of UPPC is not exceeding the static levels of Calumpit Water
District (CAWADI) conditions based on records of the 7 deep wells, i.e. 316 cu.m. per hour peak usage
versus 333 cu.m per hour approved static levels.
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E.S. 7.1.6. Soil
The Soil Map of the province show that Calumpit soils are made up of Bigaa and Quinga, with Bigaa
soils occupying 933.26 hectares and Quingua occupying 3,517.53 hectares. The project area is overlain
with the Quinga type of Soil, which is an old soil which has undergone extensive weathering but has
retained a high base status in its horizon and exhibits minimum complexity in its horizonation. This
can be found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons. The mean annual soil temperature is
higher than 22C isohyperthermic. It is suited for paddy rice; application of inorganic fertilizers to
maintain the fertility of the soil; irrigation system.
The subsoil conditions at the project site are typically reflective of the province of Bulacan. The thick
deposit of very soft, high plastic silt and clay is present at a thickness range of 22.0m to 27.0 m. The
Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) N sampling values in this deposit were generally less than four and
values of less than or equal to two were quite common. These deposits are highly compressible and
are subject to slow consolidation.
The project belongs to and already utilized for such industrial use therefore, no relevant change in soil
would impact its characteristics.
E.S. 7.1.7. Earthquakes
The UPPC plant has been operating for 45 years without any incidents resulting from earthquakes. In
fact, all of the earthquakes that were recorded above happened without any incident in the plant
The Site Coefficient S and Siesmic Zone factor Z which determines the design shear V for structural
design s has been determined to fall under the definition of type S with a corresponding S factor of
2.0. For the area, an intermediate value of z=0.30 has been designated with the project site having a
maximum zone factor of z=0.40 (based on the National Structural Code of the Philippines).
The installation of the new building structures including the construction of foundations to hold the
facilities intact can be easily addressed by the engineering designs and in consideration of all National
Building Codes and construction parameters to withstand the impacts of earthquakes and similar
natural hazards.
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E.S. 7.1.8. Flora and Fauna
The investigations conducted revealed that the flora composition in the general area belongs to two
major vegetation types namely, i) Natural Type and, (ii) Cultivated Type. The Lowland Grassland
characterizes the natural type, whereas the cultivated consist primarily of Agricultural and Built-Up
Types of vegetation.
The natural vegetation primarily consists of the lowland grassland associated with shrubland. The
cultivated type is further subdivided into Agricultural and Built-Up.
A total of eleven (11) species of amphibians and reptiles belonging to five (5) families was recorded
around the project area. The most commonly observed among the four (4) amphibians noted are Bufo
marinas, Rana erythraea and Polypedates leucomysta. While the seven (7) recorded reptiles are well
represented by Cosymbotus platyurns, Gehyra mutilata, Hemidactylus frenatus and Mabuya
multzfasciata. All these species are known to tolerate and thus, characteristic of highly disturbed and
non-forested habitats,
The bird survey recorded a total of thirty-five (35) species within eighteen (18) families, excluding
three (3) individuals that were identified up to the genus level only. All the recorded species was
identified based on a survey. The high mobility of birds combined with their spatial distribution
explains their absence or presence in a particular portion or location of a habitat in a given time. This
is to minimize competition and possibly as dictated by other factors such as disturbance, threat from
predators, food availability and limited population. Some species (i.e., quails and rails) are also very
elusive such that although they are distributed within a portion of the habitat where sampling was
conducted they are not observed and recorded.
Seven (7) species of mammals was recorded in the study site based mainly on interviews, actual
observations and trappings. This is composed of three (3) bats and four (4) small non-volant forms
within three (3) families. All bats were identified through interviews and actual observations. The small
non-volant mammals were recorded based on capture using traps. It is difficult to assess the state of
information for mammals and even for the other groups in the study site due to the lack of baseline
information on the Province of Bulacan.
These identified terrestrial environments above are not expected to get affected by the introduction
of new facilities of UPPC for expansion. In fact, the project site which is already industrial in use since
40 years ago had in fact by now becomes an integral constituent and component of the local terrestrial
conditions of Calumpit.
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WATER SECTOR
E.S. 7.2.1. Hydrology
The UPPC plant in Calumpit lies near the Angat River, near the confluence of the Angat and Bagbag
River, which joins the Pampanga River with the Angat. This portion of the Angat River from the
confluence of the Bagbag and Angat to the Manila Bay is also known as the Labangan Channel. Thus,
the Angat is part of the greater Pampanga River Basin, the fourth largest basin in the Philippines which
covers an area of 10,540 sq. kilometres. The plant is only about 50 meters from the banks of the Angat
River/Labangan Channel at its closest point, separated only by a row of houses. It is about 500 meters
from the confluence of the Angat and Bagbag and about 3.3 kilometers from the Pampanga River.
The project drains directly to Labangan Channel, which leads to Angat River at its downstream side,
then finally terminates to the Manilay Bay. With the quality of effluent discharges of UPPC operations,
which generally is in compliance and passing the standards on water quality, the expected impacts
onto the water bodies are considered tolerable.
E.S. 7.2.2. Water Classification and Water Quality
Angat River is classified as Class B in its upstream areas and Class C downstream. Hence, Labangan
River, which forms part of its downstream portion, is classified as Class C. Water quality of the River
was measured near the outfall of UPPC and the results show that choride, color, dissolved oxygen and
BOD are beyond the standards for Class C waters.
The impact on water quality can be considered acceptable.
AIR SECTOR
E.S. 7.3.1. Climate
The climate of the area is characterised by two pronounced seasons – dry from November to April and
wet for the rest of the year.
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E.S. 7.3.2. Temperature and Humidity, Wind and Direction
The average annual temperature meanders between 22.85°C and 31.75°C with an average annual
rainfall of 2300.60 mm. There is an average of 148 days of rain per year and the average humidity is
76.50%.
Northeasterly winds prevail during the months of October through February. Winds come from the
southeast during March and April. Southerly winds prevail during May while from June through
September southwesterly winds prevail. The average speed of winds is 2-3 kilometres per hour.
Average relative humidity, the measure of the moisture content of the atmosphere is 80% in Santa
Rosa. This makes the city fairly cooler than the Metropolitan Manila area where average relative
humidity exceeds 81.0%.
The results of air quality simulations showed the existing and new facilities would not cause likely
significant impacts in terms of SOX, NOX, TSP, and CO.
PEOPLE SECTOR
To date, UPPC is one of the most environmentally-sound paper manufacturing operations in the
Philippines as it produces 100% recycled paper. Its technology is among most advanced which have
earned various awards given by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DENR), Zero
Basura Olympics (ZBO) and Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).
UPPC is a recipient of Green Choice Seal of Approval for their environmentally-sound manufacturing
process and products. There are only 15 recipients who have received the Green Choice Seal of
Approval from The National Ecolabelling Program of Green Choice Philippines (NELP-GCP).
The planned UPPC expansion project is among the investment pledges approved by BOI in 2019, which
is expected to induce investment commitments to P243 billion, up 60 percent from a year ago. It will
create massive community growth.
Among these community growths include the promotion of educational opportunity to Filipino
youths. It is part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and close cooperation between SCG (UPPC)
and the communities around.
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In fact, LGU Calumpit has recognized the efforts of UPPC through education cooperation and on taxes
payment policies which the LGU utilizes for development of its constituents and communities.
United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. (UPPC) had donated irrigation strainer to Barangay Bugion in Calumpit
to help prevent solid waste build-up in the community’s irrigation canal.
United Pulp and Paper Company (UPPC) also donated five motorboats to a fishing village of Caliligawan
to boost livelihood income. This initiative was facilitated through "Lingap Barangay" project of the
provincial government of Bulacan.
UPPC also chose Barangay Caliligawan as its adopted community; a small island in Malolos with a
population of 375 residents who are engaged in fishing as their primary source of income.
Aside from livelihood assistance, UPPC regularly conducts free medical and dental missions with the
help of their company doctors and nurses, and doctors from Health Offices.
In terms of scholarships, about 100 students were given to schools in Bulacan and Batangas.
E.S. 7.4.1. Demography
Calumpit, officially the Municipality of Calumpit, (Tagalog: Bayan ng Calumpit), is a 1st class
municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population
of 108,757 people. The name "Calumpit" comes from the tree "Kalumpít", an indigenous hardwood
species similar to apalit and narra, which grows abundantly. They are found in front of the St. John the
Baptist Parish Church in the Población-Sucol area.
Calumpit has a land area of 5,625 hectares and has 29 barangays. Its major industries are farming,
ceramics, pottery, and ornamental plants. Calumpit is 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Manila and 5
kilometres (3.1 mi) from Malolos City. Calumpit is mainly flat terrain classified accordingly to use for
agricultural (66.81%), residential (10.42%), industrial (2.48%), commercial, (0.89%) and other (1.05%)
purposes. It occupies around 2.06% of the total land area of Bulacan. The municipality has 144.33
kilometers of concrete roads that easily link its 29 barangays.
Calumpit is the 11th most populous LGU in Bulacan (not including Malolos) as of the 2015 census. In
the 2015 census, the population of Calumpit was 108,757, with a density of 1,900 inhabitants per
square kilometre or 4,900 inhabitants per square mile. Historically, its population grew at an average
of 3.71% per annum.
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The barangay with the largest population is Iba Este, with 10,610 residents, while the smallest is Sucol
with 1,410 residents.
E.S. 7.4.2. Indigenous Peoples
There is no known Ancestral Domain Claim (CADC) covering the project area nor Ancestral Domain
Title (CADT) applied or issued within the municipality.
E.S. 7.4.3. Literacy Rate/Profile of Educational Attainment
The high literacy rate (98.5%) is maintained by its 24 elementary schools and six secondary or high
schools. The Bulacan Manpower and Livelihood Training Center (BMLTC), based at the heart of the
town, offers vocational courses and serves as the training ground for both unskilled and highly skilled
workers. As a result, most Calumpiteños have acquired and maintained skills suited for employment
especially in the agri-industrial field.
E.S. 7.4.4. Local Trade, Services and Industries
Major industries in Calumpit include handicrafts, food processing, paper (due to UPPC), garments,
ceramics/pottery, flowers/ornamental plants, houseware. Major products include the Longganisang
Calumpit, key chains, key holders, pen holders, pots and pottery, paper, and flower/ornamental
plants. It hosts the Bulacan Agro-Industrial Subdivision (Brgy. Pio Cruzcosa). It hosts 5 resorts: Jed's
Island Resort, Leticia's Garden Resort and Events Place, Lawiswis Kawayan, Amazing Grace Resort, and
El Bueno Resort.
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E.S. 8.0 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Table E.S. 8-1 Environmental Management Plan Summary
Project Environmental Options for Prevention

Guarantee / Financial
Phase/Environmental Component Likely to Potential Impacts or Mitigation* or Responsible Entity Cost
Arrangements
Aspect be Affected Enhancement
During Construction Phase
The Land
Change in aesthetic character Proper stockpiling of
Clearing and grubbing Aesthetics and Visual part of construction
of the originally industrial use excavated and spoils UPPC contractors
of new/additional area Effects budget / allocated
or area material.
Provision of erosion
control measures such as
riprap, temporary
Modification of land forms, part of construction
Cut and fill retaining walls, and tree UPPC
though minimal budget / allocated
planting if possible to
improve the local
watershed
Provision of erosion
Possible erosion of soils control measures such as
Stockpiling of temporary part of construction
/increase in sediment riprap, retaining walls, UPPC
construction spoils budget / allocated
materials on river body and reforestation of the
local watershed
Change in physical and To be minimized by
chemical properties of soil, proper disposal of wastes
part of construction
not significant though materials that may UPPC
budget / allocated
contain harmful
chemicals
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Arrangements
Wherever applicable,
earth balling of tree
species to be effected by
earthworks. Common or
not significant species of
trees can be transferred
or removed to around
perimeter or nearby open
areas. Otherwise,
replacement through
reforestation of the same
affected important tree
species will be done in
nearby watershed areas.
Cutting and replacement
of coconuts, if any, shall
be coordinated with the
Philippine Coconut
Authority (PHILCOA)
Enhancement of forest
tree patches in nearby
areas. It can be done
through timber stand
improvement and
assisted natural
regeneration, or
reforestation, or
combination of these
practices
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Arrangements
Promotion of biodiversity
conservation and forest
protection in coordination
with the concerned LGUs,
DENR or DND
In line with the planned

reforestation, native,
indigenous or common
species of trees can be
used in the replacement/
reforestation.
Earth balling, if possible,

Affected tree species left Potential impacts on the floral or other silvicultural
inside the area and its species abundance, technologies to
immediate vicinity frequency and distribution propagate and replace
them
The Water
Sedimentation of the Provision of sediment
Stokpiling of temporary UPPC and its part of construction
downstream portion of control structures inside
construction spoils contractors budget / allocated
Labangan river the compound.
Provision of diversion
structures that will convey
May increase surface runoff part of construction
stream flow back to the UPPC
during heavy rains budget / allocated
irrigation/local canal and
then into the river.
To be supplied by local
Need of water supply for
water district or existing
construction workers
deep well inside the site
The Air
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Arrangements
Change in micro-climate of
area. There may be a slight Replant cleared areas if
Clearing and grubbing Climate and Air Quality change in temperature due to necessary or reforest the UPPC
budget / allocated
loss of trees from land nearby watersheds.
clearing.
To be minimized by
Dust generation/Increase of keeping the construction
suspended particulates during area with enough
construction activities moisture or water
spraying when needed
Reduce carbon footprint
during project
GHG emissions of the project construction by a)
are not significant, it is implementing vehicle
Contribution to GHG recommended, however, to fleet management, b) use part of construction
UPPC
emissions implement reduction and new or only heavy budget / allocated
adaptation programs related equipment and trucks that
to GHG emissions are fuel efficient, and c)
reduce vehicle trips as
necessary.
Offset GHG emissions by
implementing an
extensive replanting or
reforestation of nearby
forested areas in
Bulacan. The
reforestation program is
also necessary for dam
and irrigation projects,
which is close by, to
sustain ample water flow
on rivers
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Arrangements
Increase in concentration of
Operation of heavy Keep vehicles’ engines in part of construction
gas pollutants (gaseous UPPC
equipment good running condition. budget / allocated
emissions from vehicles)
Select routes that will
Increase in noise level due to
avoid populated areas.
Noise/Vibration vehicles and noise/vibration
Provide silencer for
producing equipment
mufflers of vehicles.
The People
Increase in the population due Give priority to local
to in-migration of people and people of living nearby
Employment of workers Population could trigger social conflicts the project area and UPPC
budget / allocated
between residents and during hiring of
construction workers construction workers.
The hiring of construction
workers will open up more
Generation of employment part of construction
Labor and Employment employment in the vicinity UPPC
and other economic services budget / allocated
of the project area and in
Calumpit.
Make routine medical
Spread of communicable check-up on all workers.
Health and Sanitation diseases from migrant Disinfection of UPPC
budget / allocated
workers waterlogged areas, if
found any.
Provision of waste
Increase in solid and liquid
disposal facilities in the
wastes generation
construction sites.
Select routes that will
Generation of noise and avoid populated areas.
health pollutants Provide silencer for
mufflers of vehicles.
Waste Management
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Arrangements
Prepare temporary and
Solid waste generation from small dumping area/ used
workers such as food wastes for materials excavation part of construction
UPPC contractor
and problems of as temporary dumping of budget / allocated
storage/disposal wet and foods wastes
from workers
Provision of portallets and
Domestic wastewater part of construction
temporary drainage UPPC contractor
generation from workers budget / allocated
facilities.
Operation and Locate proper sites for
maintenance of heavy Oil and gasoline garage and for UPPC
budget / allocated
equipment maintenance of vehicles
Operational/Maintenance Phase
The Land
Industrial type of visual
quality will improve with
Operation and Aesthetics and Visual Change in (improved) visual
further introduction of UPPC
maintenance of facilities Effects quality
industrial structures and
activities in the area
Bund walls have

Provision of bund walls
already been
for oil tanks storage,
May affect soil quality, constructed in old tank
Oil Spills, leaching of provision of covered
groundwater contamination, UPPC yard; and the coal ash
coal dust and coal building for coal and
though tolerable is delivered to cement
delivery of coal ash to
manufacturers and CHB
cement manufacturing
manufacturers
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Arrangements
Provision of proper
Collapse of soil layer due to engineering design and
Ground stability
unstable ground measures, whenever
necessary.
The Water
Ensure the proper

Contamination and depletion
operation at all times of all
of surface (Labangan river)
wastewater treatment
and groundwater (deep wells)
systems
The Air
The presence of nearby
Labangan river and
Change in micro-climate of irrigation canals can
Climate
area affected make the temperature
within their vicinity slightly
cooler.
Dust generation due to power To be minimized by
plant operations and increase observing proper
Air quality in traffic volume due to operational procedures
deliveries of raw materials and for power plants and
finished paper products speed limits for vehicles.
Provision of electrostatic
precipitators, bag house
filters, which are integral
Increase in SOx, NOx, CO, part of the system. It will
and TSP emissions also use limestone to
ensure efficiency of the
CFB system for the
removal of SOx.
Increase in GHG gases due to
operation of boliers
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Arrangements
The People
Prioritize hiring of workers
Increase in population due to
Population living nearby or in
migration of workers
Calumpit
More options for
Availability of employment
Labor and Employment employment are available UPPC and LGU
and other economic services
during operation
Increase in spending habits
of workers in the community Revenue generation is
may change or increase the expected to increase with
Livelihood and Income LGU
local economy of Calumpit an increase also in sales
and similarly increase in of UPPC income
revenue generation by LGU
Abandonment Phase
The Land
Safety of the Potential spillages of Undertake Environmental

Communities around hazardous substances that Site Assessment before
Removal of Structures them remains of the site abandoning
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E.S. 9.0 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN
Table E.S. 9-1 Summary of Environmental Monitoring Plan
Key Annual
Sampling & Measurement Plan Lead Person EQPL Management Scheme
Environment Potential Estimated Cost
Parameters to be
al Aspect per Impacts per EQPL Range Management Measure
monitored
Project Envt’l Sector Method Frequency Location
Alert Action Limit Alert Action Limit
Phase
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Construction Degradation Color, Turbidity, TSS, In-situ Quarterly Downstre PCO Include in Surface Water Surface Water Surface Reconsider Addition of Conduct
and erection of surface pH, DO, BOD, COD, sampling , am monitoring Quality for Class Quality for Water flow rate and embankmen immediate
of the new water quality Nitrates Oil & grab portion of Analysis by a budget C as stipulated in Class C as Quality for rate of t and control de-silting of
expansion Grease and Pb and sampling the site at Third party DAO 2016-08: stipulated in Class C as particle measures to ponds
facilities PCB and Labangan consultant DAO 2016-08: stipulated insettlement reduce
laboratory river DENR Standard DAO 2016- from runoff Establishment
analysis Limit for Class C pH 8.0 – 8.2 08: treatment of additional
as stipulated in DO – 5.5 mg/L ponds to aeration
DAO 2016-08 for (Min) pH 6.5 – 8.5 ensure ponds
Surface water TSS – not more DO – 5.0 effectiveness
than 20% mg/L (Min)
pH 7.5 – 8.0 increase of the TSS – not
DO – 6.0 mg/L baseline data more than
(Min) BOD – 6.5 mg/L 30%
TSS – not more O&G – 1.9 increase of
than 10% mg/L the baseline
increase of the Pb – 0.04 mg/L data
baseline data BOD – 7 (10)
BOD – 6.0 mg/L mg/L
O&G – 1.8 mg/L O&G – 2.0
Pb – 0.03 mg/L mg/L
Pb – 0.05
Effluent Quality mg/L
for Class C as Effluent Quality
stipulated in for Class C as
DAO 2016-08: stipulated in
DAO 2016-08:
pH 7.5 – 8.0
DO – 6.0 mg/L pH 7.5 – 8.0
(Min)
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TSS – not more DO – 5.5 mg/L Effluent

than 10% (Min) Quality for
increase of the TSS – not more Class C as
baseline data than 10% stipulated in
BOD – 42 mg/L increase of the DAO 2016-
O&G – 4.25 baseline data 08:
mg/L BOD – 45 mg/L
Pb – 0.085 mg/L O&G – 4.50 pH 7.5 – 8.0
mg/L DO – 5.0
Pb – 0.090 mg/L (Min)
mg/L TSS – not
more than
10%
increase of
the baseline
data
BOD – 47.5
mg/L
O&G – 4.75
mg/L
Pb – 0.095
mg/L
Generation of Volume of solid Estimation Weekly Within PCO Include in O&M Foul odor from Sighting of pest - Review of Pest All wastes
solid waste waste generated of volume plant site budget the site such as rats housekeeping eradication should be
including volume and and roaches practices contained and
recycled and adjacent when pests Immediate disposed to an
disposed of area are present at clean-up accredited
holding areas and disposal waste hauler
of and disposal
Spread of accumulated facility
disease to wastes
surrounding
areas
Generation of Volume and types of Estimation Weekly Within PCO Include in O&M Generation of Storage of 5 Storage of Engage the Install a
hazardous hazardous wastes of volume plant site budget more than 5 m3/week more than 5 services of an secure and
wastes generated and m3/week m3/week accredited leak proof
adjacent hauler and temporary
area treater storage
facility
Threat to Safety record, Record Daily Constructi Safety officer Minimal cost Increase in Occurrence of Occurrence Conduct Conduct Work
workers / accident/ fatality keeping on area frequency of non-fatal lost of fatal lost quarterly daily stoppage
public health incidence/ non-lost time time accident time safety briefing inspection along accident
and safety occurrence accident accident and of area and
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orientation to construction identify

laborers and area proper safety
workers measures and
Conduct implement
Installation of daily specific safety
safety briefing on procedures
signages safety and protocol
along program
accident
prone areas
within the
construction
site
Social impacts Number of jobs Record Monthly Iba Este PCO and Minimal cost Number of Number of No locals are Review hiring Implement
generated for locals, keeping and ComRel locally hired locally hired employed by policies more skills
training programs neighbori employees fall employees fall the training
and other social ng down to less down to less company in Review SMR program to
development barangays than 40% of the than 20% of the last six programs and empower
programs total workforce the total months determine residents
workforce reasons for
the poor Identify
implementati alternatives
on of the for the
program program to
improve
accomplish
ment
Complaints Number of valid Record Weekly Plant site PCO and Minimal cost for Formal Intervention Complaint is Institution of Notify Conduct in
Management complaints keeping ComRel record keeping complaint from the broadcasted grievance Admin for depth
submitted can Management is over mass system complaint investigation
be resolved at needed to media and take and identify
the ComRel level resolve a Conduct IEC remedial root cause for
formal to inform and measures to valid
complaint justify the address complaints
activities complaints
being Institute
undertaken Investigate measures to
during all avoid
construction complaints, occurrence of
conduct similar
dialogue problems
with
communitie
s and
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implement Compensate
mitigating affected
measures communities
Operations Phase
Operations of Degradation Color, Temperature, In-situ Quarterly Effluent PCO Include in DENR Standard DENR Standard DENR Conduct Temporarily Stop milling
the expanded of surface TSS, pH, DO, BOD, sampling , outfall monitoring Limit for Class C Limit for Class Standard maintenance stop effluent operations
facilities, water quality COD, Nitrates grab Third party budget as stipulated in C as stipulated Limit for of the WWTP discharge
PM1, PM2, Phosphates, sampling consultant DAO 2016-08 for in DAO 2016- Class C as and re-
PM3, and 2 Ammonia, Barium, and Surface water 08 for Surface stipulated in Reconsider assess
power plants Boron, Chloride, laboratory water DAO 2016- flow rate of holding
Arsenic, Chromium, analysis 08 for treated capacity of
Copper, Lead, Surface effluent from the pond
Mercury, and Zinc water the STP to the and
discharge treatment
canal method
Effluent
Quality for
Class C as
stipulated in
DAO 2016-
08:
Generation of Volume of solid, oil Record Monthly Hazardous PCO Include in O&M Accumulation of Evidence of Complaints Continuous Reduction Use of
solid and sludges and sludges keeping of waste budget solid and leakage, from collection, on the use alternative
hazardous form the WWTP, generated storage DENR- hazardous spillage or workers and treatment of materials materials
waste hazardous waste solid and facility accredited wastes signs of communitie and disposal that are which are
generated hazwaste, hazwaste damage of s by DENR- potential more
mode of treater hazardous accredited source of environment
disposal waste hazwaste hazardous friendly
and volume containers treater wastes
disposed or
reused and Immediate
recycled disposal or
treatment of
hazardous
wastes
Air Quality Ambient PM-10, TSP, ambient air Quarterly at PCO Include in O&M DENR Standard DENR Standard DENR Temporarily Stop
Degradation SOx, NOx, CO monitoring stablished budget Limit as Limit as Standard halt operations
for PM-10, sampling stipulated in the stipulated in Limit as operation and resume
TSP, SOx, sites IRR of Clean Air the IRR of stipulated in and do only when
NOx, CO Act for ambient Clean Air Act the IRR of corrective corrective
concentrations: for ambient Clean Air Act measures measures
concentrations: for ambient were in place
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Stack TSP – 184.5 concentratio Conduct of

sampling µg/Ncm TSP – 207.5 ns: maintenanc Replace
for PM-10, PM-10 – 120.5 µg/Ncm e of equipment
TSP, SOx, µg/Ncm PM-10 – 135.5 TSP – 230 equipment/ that emits
NOx, CO µg/Ncm µg/Ncm machinery high
Stack sampling PM-10 – 150 identified as concentration
PM10 – to be Stack sampling µg/Ncm the source of pollutants
determined PM10 – to be of pollution or use better
TSP - to be determined Stack fuel
determined TSP - to be sampling Increase
determined PM10 – to frequency of Increase
be water frequency of
determined spraying water
TSP - to be spraying
determined
Increase in Noise level (db) Noise Monthly Plant site PCO Include in inside the work inside the work inside the Maintenanc Change of
ambient noise Meter and monitoring area: 77 dBA area: 81dBA work area: e, equipment or
level residential budget 86 dBA adjustment noise
areas or minimization
replacement device
of noise
reduction Limit
apparatus operations
during
daytime hours
Threat to Safety record, Record Daily Facility Safety officer Minimal cost Increase in Occurrence of Occurrence Conduct Conduct Work
workers / accident/ fatality keeping sites, frequency of non-fatal lost of fatal lost quarterly daily stoppage
public health incidence/ access non-lost time time accident time safety briefing inspection along accident
and safety occurrence roads, accident accident and of work site area and
stockyard orientation to identify
laborers and Conduct proper safety
workers daily measures and
briefing on implement
Installation of safety specific safety
safety program procedures
signages and protocol
along
accident
prone areas
within the
construction
site
Social impacts Number of jobs Record Monthly Host PCO and Minimal cost Number of Number of No locals are Review hiring Implement
generated for locals; keeping; communit ComRel locally hired locally hired employed by policies more skills
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training programs; Social ies and employees fall employees fall the training
and other social Impact secondary SIA Third down to less down to less company in Review SDP program to
development Assessment impact party than 40% of the than 20% of the last six and empower
programs areas consultant total workforce the total months determine residents
workforce reasons for
SDP falls below the poor Identify
80% of target SDP falls below SDP falls implementatialternatives
80% of target below 40% on of the for the SDP
of target program projects to
improve
accomplish
ment
Complaints Number of valid Record Daily Host PCO and Minimal cost Formal Intervention Complaint is Institution of Notify Conduct in
management complaints keeping communit ComRel complaint from the broadcasted grievance Admin for depth
ies and submitted can Management is over mass system complaint investigation
secondary be resolved at needed to media and take and identify
impact the ComRel level resolve a Conduct remedial root cause for
areas formal regular IEC to measures to all valid
complaint inform and address complaints
justify the complaints
activities Institute
being Investigate measures to
undertaken all avoid
complaints, occurrence of
conduct similar
dialogue problems
with
communitie
s and
implement
mitigating
measures
Compensate
affected
communitie
s
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Environmental Performance Report

& Management Plan

Paper mill Production Line Expansion (Paper machine #3) &

A&D Alienable and Disposable

CENRO Community Environment and Natural Resources Office

DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development

FBI Field-based investigating

ICC Indigenous Cultural Communities

NGOs Non-Government Organizations

PMF Probable Maximum Flood

TOR Terms of Reference

PROJECT FACT SHEET

Table E.S. 3-1 Project Fact Sheet

Location Barangay Iba Este, Municipality of Calumpit, Province of Bulacan

Authority over the

Components: The planned expansion project involves the following components:

Installation of additional paper milling machine (no. 3) with rated production

Additional 25 MW power co-generator facility over its current 30 MW facility

Addition of Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Yard and Finished Product

Installation of a new and technologically advanced wastewater treatment

Paper Manufacturing Expansion Project (Paper Machine 2) – ECC CO 9604-002-

30MW Cogeneration Power Plant Project (Boiler Revision Project – ECC

ECC Amendment of condition 25 of ECC 9803-004-207 issued on September 5,

Relief of ECC conditions 5 of ECC-CO-9105-041-110 and 2 of ECC-CO-9604-002-

Amendment of Condition 1 of ECC 9105-041-110C and Condition 1 of ECC 9604-

Total Project Cost: Php 8.5 billon

During construction alone, it is estimated to reach a peak of 500 workers.

Production (MT) Water Use (m3) Electricity (kwh)

2017 (actual) 232,894.00 2,775,012 116,966,000

2017 (approved) 294,000.00 3,504,480 147,652,680

Expansion 220,000.00 1,760,000 105,600,000

Projected Total 514,000.00 5,264,480 253,252,680.00

The maximum projected total consumption as described above covers all

Types of Waste Typically, wastes from construction include:

 Domestic wastewaters from construction workers

 Domestic solid waste from the workers

While the typical wastes from operations of paper milling are:

 Wastewater Sludge from effluent treatment process

 Boiler Ash (hauled by farmers as soil conditioner)

 Solid wastes from offices and staff/visitors accommodation

Table E.S. 4-1 Proponent’s Profile

Proponent Name and Profile United Pulp and Paper Company

Contact Person Mr. Silverio de Guzman – Plant Manager

Contact Number (044) 202-4301

Contact Email silverig@uppc.com.ph

EIS Consultant PRISM EXPRESS CONSULTING, INC.

Contact Person Engr. Allan Plete

Contact Numbers (+632) 8651223

E-mail Address allanplete@yahoo.com

Table E.S. - 5-1 EIA Team

Engr. Allan Plete Project Director

Engr. Aldwin A. Camance Team Leader/Environmental Specialist

Mr. Florentino Cimatu Sociologist/Social Development/IEC Specialist

Mr. Roy Aurelio Metin Geology/Geotechnical Engineer

Engr. Marissa David Resource Person

Mr. Jonas Melendres General Ecology

Mr. Carlo Trinidad Technical Assistant

EIA Study Schedule and Area

E.S. 6.1.1. Direct Impact Area for Air Quality