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What is the authority of government, and for this matter, the LLDA, in imposing an EUF? |
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- Unique institutional structure, no need for further legislation
- Legal Basis: Executive Order No. 927 s. 1983:
- Authorized to collect fee on both intake and discharge of water and issue permit for discharges;
- Authorized to retain revenues and utilize the same for environmental and management purposes;
- Administratively attached to DENR thereby facilitating expansion of the program nationwide
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