2002
Whereas, Article 24 Section 21(b)(3) of R.A. 8749 states that the DOTC
shall "authorize private emission testing centers duly accredited by the DTI;"
1.0 SCOPE
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Act No. 8749, otherwise known as "The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999".
1.2 The rules and regulations describe the objectives, structure, guidelines
and procedures designed to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of
the DTI nationwide Accreditation Program for PETCs.
The following definitions shall apply to acronyms, words and phrases that
are used in this DAO:
3.2 By virtue of R.A. No. 8749, the accreditation is mandatory and is open
to all existing and potential investors of motor vehicle private emission testing
centers, provided that they meet the requirements of the DTI Accreditation
Program. However, the accreditation of PETCs program shall be operated in a
non-discriminatory manner.
4.1 The BTRCP shall be the lead agency in the management of the DTI
Accreditation Program for PETCs.
4.2 All Regional and Provincial Directors shall be responsible for the
implementation of the accreditation program in their jurisdictions. They shall
designate a permanent staff (Accreditation Officer) who shall be in charged of all
accreditation matters.
5.1 DTI-BTRCP
The DTI, through the BTRCP, shall oversee the implementation of the
accreditation program for PETC. It shall have the following functions:
5.1.8 Coordinate closely with the DOTC and other DTI agencies on
the accreditation, authorization of PETCs; and
5.5.7 Ensures that clients have paid outstanding debts and arrearages
prior to the awarding of accreditation and continued
accreditation.
5.8 CONFIDENTIALITY
5.8.2 All DTI staff involved in the accreditation activities like the
staff, assessors, technical experts and members of committees
shall sign a confidentiality agreement.
5.8.3 Only authorized staff shall have access to client information and
files. DTI staff shall be aware at all times of their obligation to
maintain confidentiality of all files, reports and other
documents in their care. They shall be used, stored and handled
in secure manner so as to ensure that no breach of
confidentiality occurs.
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5.9.3 Summary of accreditation granted, withdrawn or suspended;
6.1 Every branch office of a PETC shall apply for a separate accreditation.
It shall be subject to the same requirements and processing procedure for
accreditation and charged with the same fees as that of the main facility of the
PETC.
6.3.6 Audited Financial Statement for the last two (2) years or a
Pre-operating Financial Statement whichever is applicable,
showing that the owner-applicant shall be in such financial
condition as to reasonably expect it to operate for at least one
(1) year.
6.3.7 Location map of the center and layout of the center, including
dimensions, proximity/location to the nearest LTO District
Office.
6.3.11 Such other documents that the DTI may require from time to
time to protect the interest of the government and the public.
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7.1 PERSONNEL
7.1.3 The testing center shall maintain current job descriptions for
managerial, technical and key support personnel involved in
testing.
7.2.1 The work area shall be within a permanent site and shall have a
maneuvering area/site of at least 6 m wide x 6 m long per
proposed number of vehicle to be inspected at any given time
where the driver can park for off-highway emission testing.
7.2.2 The facility for testing and/or calibration, including but not
limited to energy sources, lighting and environmental
conditions shall be such as to facilitate correct performance of
the tests and/or calibrations.
7.2.3 The area in which the test will be undertaken shall not
invalidate the results or adversely affect the required accuracy
of measurement.
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7.3.2 For diesel vehicles: opacity and/or particulate matters
7.4 EQUIPMENT
7.4.1 The center shall have the minimum test equipment required in
the test procedures, as follows:
7.4.4 The equipment and its software used for testing, and sampling
shall be capable of achieving the accuracy required and shall
comply with specifications relevant to the tests.
A test report shall be issued by the PETC, which shall contain at least the
following information:
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7.6.1 Title (e.g. "Test Report" or "Test Certificate");
7.6.2 Name and address of the center, and location where the test was
carried out, if different from the address of the center;
7.6.10 Statement to the effect that the results relate only to the items
tested.
The PETC shall have a policy and procedure for the resolution of
complaints received from clients or other parties. Records shall be maintained of
all complaints and of the investigations and corrective actions undertaken by the
center.
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8.0 FEES AND CHARGES; AND BOND REQUIREMENT
8.1 Fees and charges for accreditation shall depend on the PETC's size in
terms of its assets and the number of hours and assessors for each assessment as
indicated in DTI-DOTC JAO 01 Series of 2001.
Fees and Charges Amount in Philippine Peso,
PhP
Application fee (non-transferable, payable upon 300.00
filing of application)
Assessment fee (includes document review, follow-
up and verification visits, payable within 15 days)
Small 8,000.00
Medium 16,000.00
Large 24,000.00
Reassessment fee (applicable only in cases of
verification visit)
Small 4,000.00
Medium 8,000.00
Large 12,000.00
Accreditation certificate
Small 3,000.00
Medium 4,000.00
Large 5,000.00
Annual accreditation fee
Small 1,000.00
Medium 2,000.00
Large 3,000.00
Other fees
Certifications or additional copy of certificate 500.00
Note: Small: PhP 1M 15M; Medium: PhP 15M 100M; Large: Over PhP 100M
a. Name of applicant
c. Date of filing
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e. Signature of the DTI personnel who received the
application
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report of the findings. These findings are discussed with the
PETC's management during the closing meeting.
9.6.2 Within the 30-day period, the applicant shall submit and
implement its corrective actions. Otherwise, the application
shall be deemed abandoned and the corresponding fee shall be
forfeited in favor of the government.
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Accreditation endorsed by the Provincial Director for approval.
9.9.2 The Regional Director shall send to the Provincial Director the
signed Certificate of Accreditation.
9.9.3 The DTI, through the DTI-PO, shall issue an official letter
informing the applicant of the granting of accreditation. The
applicant shall be required to pay the prescribed fees and post
the required bond in the amount of One Hundred Thousand
Pesos (PhP100,000.00).
9.10 APPEAL
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under Art. XV of the DTI-DOTC JAO No. 01, Series of
2001.
10.0 PENALTIES
11.1 If for any reason any article or provision of this Order or any portions
thereof or the application of such section, provision or portion thereof to any
person or group or circumstances is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of this Order shall not be affected by such declarations.
12.1 Any related orders or parts thereof which are inconsistent with
provisions of this Administrative Order are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.
13.0 EFFECTIVITY
13.1 This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette and in two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL:
APPROVED
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Endnotes
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EO 913-1983
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