(NAR) VOL. 12 NO. 1 / JANUARY - MARCH 2001
6.1.1 For watershed subprojects, all requirements specified in MC 92-20, MC 97-01, and the Memorandum of the Undersecretary for Field Operations dated 6 May 1998 are satisfactorily completed. For mangrove subprojects, the requirements of MC 97-01 and DAO 00-57 are likewise satisfactorily completed; and6.2 For CSD Contractors in Watershed Subprojects
6.1.2 The CO Phase-out Plan, copy of the CBFMA document, Terminal Report and Summary Report of Process Documentation are submitted and accepted by the Region.
6.2.1 Approved final subproject area is fully planted and developed;6.3 For Upland Watershed Expansion Areas
6.2.2 The weighted average survival rate of seedlings planted in the whole subproject should be at least eighty percent (80%). Individual component's computation shall be based on the planting density of each component's target;
6.2.3 For the reforestation component, the average height of seedlings shall be at least one (1) meter except for rattan, bamboo and other non-timber components whose quality shaft be based on the technical judgment of expert evaluators;
6.2.4 All structural improvements specified in the latest approved contract have been completed;
6.2.5 At least three (3) billboards by component with at least one hundred hectares (100 has.) aggregate area, two (2) billboards for ten to ninety-nine hectares (10-99 has.) and one (1) billboard for nine hectares (9 has.) or less. Plantation monuments, corner posts or live markers must be existing, properly documented and. maintained; and
6.2.6 Terminal report with updated maps and dated photographs duly certified by the CENRO as recommended by the SUSIMO. The photographs should be composed of close-ups and panoramic views of the subprojects' accomplishments.
6.3.1 The contracted expansion area is fully planted and developed;6.4 For CSD Contractors in Mangrove Subprojects
6.3.2 The weighted average survival rate of seedlings planted should be at least eighty percent (80%) of the planting density of the components' target;
6.3.3 For the reforestation component, the average height of seedlings shall be at least 0.5 m for 1-year old plantations;
6.3.4 All structural improvements specified in the approved contract have been completed;
6.3.5 At least three (3) billboards by component with at least one hundred hectares (100 has.) aggregate area, two (2) billboards for ten to ninety-nine hectares (10-99 has.) and one (1) billboard for nine hectares (9 has.) or less. Plantation monuments, comer posts or live markers must be existing, properly documented and maintained; and
6.3.6 Terminal report with updated maps and dated photographs duly certified by the CENRO as recommended by SUSIMO. The photographs should be composed of closeups and panoramic views of the subprojects' accomplishments.
6.4.1 The subproject area targeted for the contract period is fully accomplished;6.5 Independent Monitoring and Evaluation by NGOs - The final payment of the retention fee for CSD contracts shall commence upon the completion of the independent monitoring and evaluation by contracted NGOs.
6.4.2 The survival rate of seedlings/propagules planted should be at least eighty percent (80%) of the planting density of the final subproject target;
6.4.3 All structural improvements specified in the contract have been completed. If there were revisions, such modifications must have been approved by the DENR; and
6.4.4 Submission of the terminal report for CSD contract with maps and photographs duly certified by the CENRO as recommended by SUSIMO. The photographs duly certified by the CENRO as recommended by SUSIMO. The photographs should be composed of close-ups and panoramic views of the subprojects accomplishments.
7.1.1. The CO Contractor shall submit a Phase-Out Plan, a copy of the approved and signed CBFMA document, Terminal Report, Summary Report of CO Process Documentation together with a written request for final validation and proof of turnover of required equipment to the PO;7.2 For CSD Contractors
7.1.2 Within five (5) working days from receipt of the written request, the CENRO shall facilitate the validation of CO accomplishments through the SUSIMO/VBU. The Region and the PENRO shall send a representative from their respective offices to join the validation team. Upon evaluation of the report, the recommendation for payment shall be endorsed to the Regional Office through channels; and
7.1.3 The Regional Office, upon receipt of the billing, shall facilitate the processing of payment following the procedures provided in MC 97-03, including the issuance of the Certificate of Acceptance.
7.2.1 The SUSIMO, with representatives from the PENRO and the REGION, shall conduct final validation of all developed areas or components accomplished within latest approved CSD Contract. It shall conduct a ten percent (10%) sampling of all developed areas for the survival rate and average height determination;Sec. 8. Supplemental Provisions - In order to facilitate the implementation of these guidelines, the RED may promulgate supplemental rules and regulations or issue additional instructions, which shall apply to peculiar conditions prevailing in, and appropriate for his/her region, provided, these are consistent and pursuant to this Order. In cases where there are different or vague interpretations of any provisions in this Administrative Order, the party concerned shall seek clarification from the Forest Management Bureau (FMB) for referral to an appropriate legal body for official interpretation.
7 2.2 Upon submission of the final validation report by the SUSIMO through channels, the Region shall evaluate the documents and recommend payment or further courses of action to take;
7.2.3 The Region shall formally inform the POs of the validation results within one (1) week after the completion and submission of the validation report; and
7.2.4 The Region shall issue a Certificate of Acceptance and shall facilitate the release of the retention fee in accordance with the procedures in MC 2000-18.