(NAR) VOL. 9 NO. 2 / APRIL - JUNE 1998
a. Heavy Industries (e.g., non-ferrous metal industries, iron and steel mills, smelting plants, petroleum, and other petrochemical industries, including oil and gas);2.16 HEALTH SENSITIVE PROJECT LOCATION — a project located in an area that meets any of the following characteristics:
b. Resource Extractive Industries (e.g., major mining and quarrying projects, forestry projects like logging, grazing and extraction of mangrove products, fishery projects including dikes and fishpond development projects);
c. Power Generation Operations (e.g., thermal, geothermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, and other non-traditional sources of power and energy);
d. Infrastructure Projects (e.g., major dams, major reclamation projects, major roads and bridges); and
e. Golf Course Projects
a. Health sensitive project location defined by the presence of endemic diseases in the area, presence of vulnerable environmental pathways which can cause an exposure situation, and presence of significantly high number of vulnerable sector of the community (children, elderly, sick and differently-abled);2.17 HEAVY METAL — metallic element with high molecular weight, generally toxic to plant and animal life.
b. Areas such as national parks, wildlife preserves, watersheds and aquifers where environmental damage may compromise the health of resident communities dependent on these areas for their water, food and other necessities vital to the maintenance of good health;
c. Areas traditionally occupied by indigenous cultural communities or tribes where development may pose a significant impact on their health;
d. Areas classified as prime agricultural lands, bodies of water, mangrove areas, coral reefs, and other locations used by nearby communities as sources of income and sustenance; and
e. Areas frequently visited or hard-hit by natural calamities like volcanic activities, earthquakes, floods, etc. that may affect or disrupt the project cycle once located therein, and thereby pose additional hazards or risks to the resident communities.
a. The project proponent, after securing an application for ECC, shall prepare for the conduct of the scoping meeting with DENR-EMB, Local Government Units, Non-Government Organizations, EIA Review Committee and other stakeholders, including the DOH.3.2.2 Health Sensitive Project Location — Proponents of projects in health sensitive location shall conduct an Initial Health Examination (IHE) as part of the IEE documents submitted to the DENR Regional Office. Projects in health sensitive location shall be reviewed by the DOH Regional Health Office-Technical Division (RHO-TD) in accordance with the following procedures: (Please refer to Annex 2 for the flowchart)
b. Upon submission of the EIS documents by the proponent, the DENR-EMB shall provide a copy of the EIS to DOH-EHS.
c. The DOH-EHS shall review the environmental health impact assessment (EHIA) component of the EIS documents within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof. The DOH-EHS shall invite, if necessary, experts from other offices/units of the DOH in the review of the EIS.
d. After the DOH review process, the DOH reviewer(s) shall endorse the findings and recommendations to the Director of Environmental Health Service who shall approve or disapprove the issuance of the EHAR or shall recommend the need for additional information from the proponent. The EHAR shall be noted by the Undersecretary of Health before transmittal to the DENR.
e. In case there is a need for additional information after the DOH review process, the DOH-EHS shall inform the proponent through the DENR Review Committee.
f. Upon the proponent's submission of additional information, the DENR-EMB shall provide a copy to DOH-EHS.
g. The DOH-EHS shall review the additional information within thirty (30) days upon receipt thereof. Upon completion of the review, the DOH reviewer(s) shall endorse the findings and recommendations to the Director of Environmental Health Service for the approval of the EHAR.
h. The EHAR shall be submitted directly to the DENR EIA Review Committee within fifteen (15) days after the DOH review process. The processing of the EHAR, however, may be prolonged depending on the extent of the additional information that will be required.
a. Upon submission of the IEE documents by the proponent, the DENR Regional Office provides a copy of IEE to DOH-Regional Health Office (RHO).3.2.3 The Philippine National Framework and Guidelines for Environmental Health Impact Assessment shall be the basis for the conduct of EHIA for health sensitive projects and IHE for projects in health sensitive location and is hereby made part of these implementing rules and regulations.
b. The DOH-RHO technical staff shall review the IHE component of the IEE documents within fourteen (14) days from receipt thereof.
c. After the DOH-RHO review process, the DOH-RHO reviewer(s) shall recommend to the Regional Health Director the approval of the EHAR or the need to request for additional information from the proponent.
d. In case there is a need for additional information after the DOH-RHO review process, the DOH-RHO shall inform the proponent through the DENR Regional Office.
e. Upon the proponent's submission of additional information, the DENR Regional Office shall provide a copy to DOH-RHO.
f. The DOH-RHO shall review the additional information within fourteen (14) days upon receipt thereof. Upon completion of the review, the DOH-RHO reviewer(s) shall recommend to the Regional Health Director the approval of the EHAR.
g. The EHAR shall be submitted directly to the DENR Regional Office within seven (7) days after the DOH-RHO review process. The processing of the EHAR, however, may be prolonged depending on the extent of the additional health information that will be required.
a. Demographic Profile3.3.2. Environmental Health Impact and Risk Assessment Component.
b. Vital Statistics
c. Local Health Resources
d. Environmental Health and Sanitation Profile
i. Water supply
ii.Human excreta management
iii.Waste management and disposal systems
iv. Food hygiene
v. Other baseline environmental data e.g., community noise levels, dust and other air pollutants levels, ground water quality, quality of existing bodies of water, soil quality and other parameters which may be aggravated as a consequence of the development project).
a. Description of the stages of the development project3.3.3 Control and Mitigating Measures
b. Identification and description of environmental health sensitive activities and processes during the various phases of the project
c. Identification of health hazards present during the project activities
d. Identification of impact population or receptors
e. Description of the health consequences
a. Management control measures3.4 Non-Coverage
b. Health hazards control program
i. Engineering controls
ii.Administrative controls
iii.Personal protective equipment
iv. Community strategies and intervention to be implemented by the proponent
c. Consequence recovery or mitigating measures
i. First-aid programs
ii. Medical emergency response strategies
iii.Community emergency and disaster plans
iv. Communication and warning strategies
v. Options for community rehabilitation and relocation
d. Health surveillance, evaluation and monitoring plans
i. Monitoring parameters (ambient sampling)
ii. Composition of monitoring teams
iii.Schedule and frequency of monitoring
iv. Costs allocation of monitoring expenses
v. Recording and reporting systems to regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
3.4.1 Projects that do not meet the definition of Health Sensitive Project or Health Sensitive Project Location shall submit a Health and Safety Management Plan (HSMP) to the concerned DOH and DENR Regional Offices. The pertinent sections of the Philippine National Framework and Guidelines for Environmental Health Impact Assessment shall be the basis for formulation of the HSMP.3.5 Approval of the EHAR
3.4.2 The HSMP shall include the following components:
a. Project description
b. Listing of health and safety hazards in the workplace and those with potential health impacts to the community
c. Statement of proposed strategies to prevent and control health and safety hazards identified
d. Proposal for the proper management, evaluation, monitoring and audit of the HSMP
3.5.1 The DOH shall issue the EHAR upon compliance with the documents required and after the evaluation of the health impacts. The EHAR which contains comments, recommendations, and other inputs shall be submitted by, the DOH to the DENR.3.6 Environmental Health Advisory Committee — The Secretary of Health, as Chairperson of the Interagency Committee on Environmental Health (IACEH), may at any time refer matters to member agencies or groups of experts who have authority on such fields in relation to the implementation of the EHIA process. The Environmental Health Service shall act as the Secretariat to the Advisory Committee.
3.5.2 Basis for the non-issuance of the EHAR shall be the following:
a. That the statement in the document submitted is false or misleading;
b. That the documents submitted are incomplete or failed to comply with the provisions of these rules and regulations;
c. That the proponent has failed to demonstrate or has not submitted the necessary documents stating the health, sanitation and safety components of the project; and
d. Other compelling reasons that may include adverse negative consequences that may impact on public health and for which acceptable, mitigation and control measures have not been fully satisfied by the proponent.
3.5.3 The EHAR for Health Sensitive Project shall be sighed by the DOH Reviewers, approved by the Director of Environmental Health Service, and noted by the Undersecretary and shall be transmitted directly to the DENR EIA Review Committee.
3.5.4 The EHAR for Health Sensitive Project Location shall be signed by the DOH-RHO Reviewers and approved by the Regional Health Director and shall be transmitted directly to the DENR Regional Office.
a. All drinking Water sources shall have a certificate of portability of drinking water issued by the local health officer.5.2.2 The source, delivery, operation, examination and protective measures for drinking water supply shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter II — "Water Supply" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.
b. A minimum of forty (40) liters of water per capita per day shall be maintained.
5.6.1 A vermin abatement program shall be maintained in the establishment by the operator. If they fail, neglect or refuse to maintain a vermin abatement program, the local health office shall undertake the work at the expense of the operator.5.7 Handwashing Facilities
5.6.2 The procedure and frequency of vermin abatement program shall be determined by the local health officer and approved by the local health authority.
5.6.3 Proper housekeeping and cleaning of surroundings shall be maintained at all times by the owner or operator of the establishment, premises or facility.
5.6.4 Owners or operators of establishments, premises or facilities shall comply with the pertinent provisions of Chapter XVI — "Vermin Control" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.
5.7.1 Wash-hand basins shall be installed in convenient places and as near as practicable to where the person for whose use they are provided or in such locations as maybe otherwise prescribed by the local health office.5.8 Toilet Facilities
5.7.2 If required in writing by the local health officer, additional wash-hand basins shall be installed as near the toilet facilities as possible. The installation of such shall be in accordance with the provisions of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
5.7.3 Wash-hand basins shall be maintained properly. Adequate supply of water, soap, and hand drying facilities shall be provided to workers and clients. The basins shall be maintained clean and in good repair at all times.
5.8.1 the operator shall provide adequate and clean toilet facilities for male, female and differently-abled workers and clients.5.9 Lighting and Ventilation — The general illumination and ventilation requirements of specific implementing rules and regulations of P.D. 856 is hereby adopted and made as integral part of these implementing rules and regulations.
5.8.2 The toilets shall be easily accessible to the workers and clients.
5.8.3 Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed, properly lighted and provided with adequate ventilation.
5.8.4 The number of water closets, urinals wash-hand basins and showers shall depend on the general category of establishment. For industrial establishments, the pertinent provisions of Chapter VII — "Industrial Hygiene" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations shall be complied. For other types of establishments, pertinent provisions of other chapters of P.D. 856 and existing standards of the DOH shall be complied.
5.10.1 Sound-absorbing materials shall be installed in all areas where sound is produced to decrease reverberation.5.11. Change Rooms
5.10.2 Anti-vibration mountings shall be utilized for sound or vibration producing equipment
5.10.3.Total enclosure of the establishment or facility or area where sound and vibration are produced shall be required to prevent the escape of noise that may disturb the neighboring communities.
5.10.4 Employees working in areas where sound level exceeds 75 dB shall be provided with hearing protection equipment.
5.11.1 Establishments, premises or facilities shall be provided with change rooms for workers in accordance with specific implementing rules and regulations of P.D. 856.SECTION 6. REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL
5.11.2 Change rooms shall be provided for each gender and shall be located adjacent to the bathrooms.
5.11.3 Change rooms shall be provided with individual lockers, chairs and lounges.
6.1. No worker shall be allowed to work in the establishment, premises or facility without an up-to-date health certificate issued by the city or municipal health officer of the locality where the establishment is situated.SECTION 7. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
6.2 Health Certificates (EHS Form 102-A & B) shall be issued after the personnel has undergone physical and medical examinations and immunizations. All certificates are non-transferable and shall be renewed at least once a year.
6.3 The worker shall wear the health certificate while at work.
6.4. No worker suffering from communicable disease shall be allowed to work in the establishment.
6.5. Workers shall wear clean working garments and shall observe good personal hygiene and practices while working. Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages are not allowed while at work. The use of prohibited drugs is likewise prohibited.
6.6. Workers shall be required to wear personal protective equipment while working in areas exposed to pollutants and other hazards.
6.7 Workers shall be trained on procedures to prevent and control the liberation of hazardous substances, eliminate pollution, and evacuate from the affected area in orderly manner.
7.1.1 No pesticide and fertilizer establishment shall operate without securing appropriate clearances from concerned agencies as required under P.D. 856, P.D. 1151, P.D. 1586, P.D. 1144, R.A. 6969 and other relevant laws and regulations.7.2 Steel and Metal Industries
7.1.2 Every employer shall provide the workers with personal protective equipment (PPE), protective shields and barriers whenever necessary.
7.1.3 All PPE shall be of the approved design and construction appropriate for the exposure or the work to be performed.
7.1.4 Agricultural chemicals shall be handled and used only by trained personnel.
7.1.5 Pesticides used in public health shall be handled only by accredited urban pest control applicators.
7.1.6 The pertinent provisions of Chapter XVI — "Vermin Control" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations shall be enforced.
7.2.1 Steel and metal plants shall be located only in areas designated by local zoning laws and ordinances.7.4 Transport Industries
7.2.2 Waste water and other discharges coming from steel and metal plants shall be treated prior to its final disposal and shall conform to the DENR standards for effluents.
7.2.3 Air emissions coming from steel and metal plants shall conform to the DENR standards.
7.2.4 The workers shall wear personal protective equipment while at work.
7.2.5 The local health office shall monitor the environmental health effects to the communities within the impact zone as well as the occupational health of all workers working thereat.
7.3 Electric and Electronic Industries
7.3.1 High-tension transmission lines shall never pass overhead or underground of residential areas.
7.3.2 Manufacturers of electrical or electronic products and other products emitting radiation that may adversely affect the health and safety of the people shall be required to secure clearance from the DOH before selling their products.
7.3.3 The provisions of P.D 480 and the rules and regulations of the Radiation Health Service of the Department of Health shall be applied and enforced.
7.4.1 All drivers, conductors and inspectors of public utility vehicles shall be required to secure an up-to-date health certificate from the local health office.7.5 Construction Industries
7.4.2 Emissions of all and motor transport vehicles shall conform to the maximum allowable emission standard set forth under P.D. 1181 "Abatement, Control and Prevention of Vehicular Pollution" and its implementing rules and regulations.
7.4.3 Land motor transport vehicles, particularly the public utility vehicles and tricycles, shall not produce noise above 70 dB from source such as engine, muffler or radio/stereo.
7.4.4 Blowing of horns shall be prohibited while passing public buildings like courthouses, places of worships, schools, hospitals, offices and other institutions. Local government units shall promulgate local ordinances to this effect.
7.4.5 No residential area shall be established along the path of sonic booms from airplanes/aircraft.
7.4.6 No airport shall be established in a place designated by zoning laws and ordinances as residential areas.
7.5.1 No vertical, horizontal or underground construction activities shall be allowed to discharge or emit pollutants (water, air, soil, noise, odor) that may adversely affect the health of the workers and the community. Workers shall be protected from the effect of the activities by the proper use of applicable PPE.7.6 Health Care Facilities
7.5.2 Harmful dust, gases and fumes present in an excavation shall be rendered harmless by the installation of ventilators or other control and mitigating measures to free the area from contaminants. Internal combustion engine shall be operated in an excavation only when provision has been made to ensure that exhaust gases and fumes are rendered harmless or discharged to a point away from the excavation.
7.5.3 Explosives, when used incidental to the construction works, shall not cause or produce pollutants that may adversely affect the health and safety of the nearby communities or the workers in the construction site.
7.5.4 Vertical construction works shall be well shielded or screened to prevent the dissipation of dusts that are hazardous to workers and the people outside the construction site.
7.5.5 Land development projects like golf courses, memorial parks, subdivisions, industrial estates, sewerage and water supply projects and construction requiring boring such as in geothermal development and mining, shall ensure that the underground and surface water sources are protected from pollution.
7.6.1 The handling, storage, collection, transport and disposal of solid and liquid wastes, particularly infectious, pathologic and hazardous wastes, from health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories and other similar establishments, shall conform to the pertinent provisions of Chapter XVII — "Sewerage Collection and Disposal, Excreta Disposal and Drainage" and Chapter XVIII — "Refuse Disposal" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and their implementing rules and regulations.7.7 Shops and Cottage Industries
7.6.2 The owner or operator of the establishment shall provide personnel of health care facilities handling biomedical wastes with appropriate PPE.
7.7.1 Shops and other cottage industries using chemicals or other materials that may produce pollution like water, air, soil, odor, noise shall conform to specific provisions and implementing rules and regulations of P.D. 856 and other relevant laws.7.8 Sanitary Landfills and Other Garbage Disposal Areas — Sanitary landfills and other garbage disposal areas shall conform to the provisions of Chapter XVIII — "Refuse Disposal" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.
7.7.2 The escape and inhalation of fumes, gases or dusts shall be prevented by the provision of local, natural or mechanical, or general ventilation systems. The air shall be discharged to clear areas where it can be easily diluted and shall not affect the neighborhood and the people living in the community. The discharged air shall conform to the DENR standards for air emissions.
7.7.3 The discharge of wastewater shall conform to the DENR standards for effluents.
7.7.4 Shops and other cottage industries shall conform to the pertinent provisions of Chapter VII — "Industrial Hygiene" and Chapter XIX — "Nuisances and Offensive Trade and Occupation" of the Code on the Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and their implementing rules and regulations.
7.9.1 Firecrackers, ammunition and explosive plants/shops shall be allowed only in areas designated by the local zoning ordinance for that type of industry.7.10 Ricemills and Lumberyards
7.9.2 The owner or operator of such establishment shall institute appropriate health, sanitation and safety measures to prevent, mitigate and control adverse impact to public health and safety.
7.10.1 Rice husks from rice mills (stationary or mobile) shall not be stored and disposed in a manner that will create pollution. Storage and disposal of rice husks shall conform to the provisions of Chapter XVIII — "Refuse Disposal" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856.) and its implementing rules and regulations.7.11 Biomass Fuel
7.10.2. Saw dusts and wood shavings from lumberyards shall not be stored and disposed in a manner that will create pollution.
7.10.3 The owner or operator of ricemills and lumber yards shall institute appropriate preventive, mitigation and control measures for the protection of public health and safety.
7.11.1 Wood, crop residues, animal dung, and other forms of biomass shall not be used in establishments for cooking and/or heating fuels unless the establishment has a satisfactory ventilation system. Unprocessed solid fuels, like wood or coal shall not be used in establishments even if they satisfy the ventilation requirement.7.12 Other Establishments, Premises and Facilities — Cement plants, car assembling plants, battery plants, mining and quarrying plants, food manufacturing and processing plants, abattoirs, funeral parlors and embalming establishments, industrial and commercial complex, recreation facilities, and other similar establishment, premises or facility that may create pollution shall conform to the pertinent provisions of P.D. 856 and other applicable laws.
7.11.2 Open fire cooking, roasting and barbecuing in streets and other crowded areas shall not be permitted.
8.3.1 The city/municipal health officer or the chief of the sanitation division/section/unit of the local health office, as the case may be, shall issue a mission order (EHS Form No. 112) for every sanitation inspection that will be conducted by the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector.8.4 Uniform of the Sanitation Inspector and Aids to Inspection
8.3.2 The mission order must contain the date, mission order number and series, the name of the inspector and I.D. number, the business names, addresses, categories of establishments to be inspected and the scheduled dates of inspections. This must be shown to the owner/operator of the establishment before any inspection is conducted. The immediate supervisor of the inspector shall monitor the enforcement of the mission order.
8.3.3 Sanitary inspection conducted without a mission order is prohibited.
8.3.4 The owner/operator of the establishment shall report to the local health officer or chief of sanitation division/section/unit any unauthorized inspection that was executed.
8.4.1 The sanitation inspector shall wear the prescribed uniform of the office with the proper identification card while conducting the inspection.8.5 Frequency of Inspections — Inspection of establishments, premises or facilities covered herein shall be conducted at least once every three (3) months.
8.4.2 He/She shall likewise bring all the equipment and supplies needed in the inspection such as the inspection forms, clipboard, thermometer, flashlight, measuring tape, camera, light meter, water pressure gauge, residual chlorine and pH comparator kits, blacklight, copy of the sanitation laws, regulations, standards and other reference materials needed in the inspection.
a. The percentage rating has an equivalent sanitation standard as follows:8.6.5 The average sanitation standard of every establishment shall be evaluated by the local health officer/chief of the sanitation division/section/unit every end of the year to determine its improvement/maintenance of rating.
Percentage Rating Sanitation Standard Color Code 90%-100% EXCELLENT Luminous Green 70 %-89 % VERY SATISFACTORY Luminous Yellow 50 %-69% SATISFACTORY Luminous Red
b. Establishment, premises or facility with percentage rating below 50% shall be recommended for suspension of operation until compliance.
c. The Sanitation Standard Rating Sticker (SSRS) (EHS Form No. 104-A/C) shall be posted in a conspicuous part of the establishment, preferably at the door, for guidance of the general public. It shall, be updated once every three (3) months, unless revoked earlier.
8.7.1 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who conducted the inspection shall complete the sanitary inspection report, and whenever an inspection form issued indicates non-complying items, he shall notify the owner/operator of the corrections to be made and indicate a reasonable period for its compliance.8.8 Re-inspection
a. The recommended corrective measures shall be specific in nature for the easy understanding of the owner/operator of the establishment.
b. Reasonable period for compliance or grace period shall be inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
8.7.2 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who conducted the inspection shall likewise prepare a sanitary order (EHS Form No. 107) for approval by the city or municipal health officer or chief of the sanitation division/section/unit, as the case may be.
8.7.3 Within 48 hours after the inspection or evaluation, the original copy of the inspection report (EHS Form No. 103-B) and the sanitary order shall be furnished and acknowledged by the holder of the sanitary permit or the owner/operator of the establishment. The inspection report shall be personally delivered, or shall be sent through the postal service, registered with return card.
8.8.1 If upon re-inspection of the establishment after the deadline, the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector finds that the correction has not been effected, he shall report to the health officer who shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the sanitary permit.8.9 Service of Notice
8.8.2 A copy of the inspection form and any notice served shall, in all cases be filed and kept by the local health office and be available for inspection by authorized officials.
8.9.1 Whenever an inspection or evaluation form indicates non-complying items, the city/municipal health officer shall serve to the owner/operator of the establishment a sanitary order requiring him, within the grace period stated in the order, to take such remedial action as may be specified therein.8.10 Revocation of Permit
8.9.2 In the event of non-compliance with the terms of the first sanitary order by the owner/operator, the city/municipal health officer may serve a second notice:
a. Second Sanitary Order
i. If the owner/operator of the establishment needs additional time to comply with the first sanitary order, he shall request the city/municipal health officer in writing, prior to the expiration of the sanitary order, for an extension of the grace period. The city/municipal health officer, upon the recommendation of the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who conducted the inspection, will act on such request.
ii.Notice of Hearing (EHS Form No. 118). The city/municipal health officer shall call the owner/operator of the establishment to show cause, at a time and place stated in the notice, why the permit issued to the establishment shall not be revoked.
8.10.1 After prior notice and hearing as provided above, the city/municipal health officer, if satisfied that the terms of the two notices have not been complied with or that failure to comply therewith is not excusable, shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the said permit, or;8.11 Summary Suspension of Permits — Whenever the city/municipal health officer finds unsanitary or unhealthy conditions in the operation of an establishment which in his judgment constitute a substantial hazard to public health, the local health officer may recommend to the local health authority the immediate suspension of the sanitary permit. Any person to whom such order is issued may file a written petition and shall be afforded a hearing within 48 hours.
8.10.2 After the second sanitary order on an extended grace period, a re-inspection was conducted and still the owner/operator of the establishment fails to comply with such order as reported by the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector, the city/municipal health officer shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the sanitary permit without delay and shall inform other related agencies of the city/municipality of such revocation.
8.10.3 Lifting of suspension of permit may be recommended by the local health officer to the local health authority whenever the owner/operator of the establishment complies with the notices.
8.10.4 The owner/operator of the establishment may file a motion for reconsideration to the local health authority if he is not satisfied with the action of the city/municipal health officer.
8.10.5 The local health authority may file court proceedings against any establishment continuously operating after the revocation of its permit.
8.13.1 Sanitary inspections shall be conducted by officials in accordance with Section 8.3 of these rules and regulations.8.14 Hearings — The local health authority may conduct hearings regarding erring establishments to include appeals from establishments. The decision of the local health authority shall be deemed final and executory.
8.13.2 Sanitary inspections shall be done preferably during the time while the establishment is in operation.