PROCESS FLOW OF APPLICATION OF PNP

LICENSES AND PERMITS

SPO2 Rosie F Caburnay

Explosives Management Division, FEO

UPLB Seminar
October 5, 2016
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PREVIOUS CURRENTLY APPROVED
 HIGH RISK CONTROLLED CHEMICAL
Chemical CAS
No. Chemical Name
Formula Number
1 Ammonium Cerium (IV) Nitrate Ce(NH4)2(NO3)6 16774-21-3
2 Ammonium Nitrate (NH4)(NO3) 6484-52-2
3 Fertilizer containing ≥70% Ammonium Nitrate
4 Ammonium perchlorate NH4ClO4 14787-73-0
5 Calcium Nitrate Ca(NO3)2 10124-37-5
6 Guanidinium Nitrate CH6N4O3 506-93-4
7 Hydrogen Peroxide, >52% H2O2 7722-84-1
8 Magnesium Perchlorate Mg(ClO4)2 10034-81-8
9 Nitric Acid, >3% HNO3 7697-37-2
10 Potassium Nitrate ≥40% KNO3 7757-79-1
11 Potassium Perchlorate ≥40% KCIO4 7778-74-7
12 Potassium Permanganate KMnO4 7722-64-7
13 Sodium Chlorate ≥40% NaClO3 7775-09-9
14 Sodium Nitrate NaNO3 7631-99-4
15 Sodium Perchlorate ≥40% NaCIO4 7791-07-3
 LOW RISK CONTROLLED CHEMICAL
Chemical
No. Chemical Name CAS Number
Formula
1 Aluminum Granular/Powder Al 7429-90-5
2 Ammonium Chlorate NH4ClO3 10192-29-7
3 Barium Chlorate Ba(ClO3)2 13477-00-4
4 Barium Chromate BaCrO4 10294-40-3
5 Barium Nitrate Ba(NO3)2 10022-31-8
6 Calcium Chlorate Ca(ClO3)2 10137-74-3
7 Chromium (III) Nitrate Cr(NO3)3 7789-02-8
8 Copper Nitrate (Cupric nitrate) Cu(NO3)2 10031-43-3 (trihydrate)
9 Ferric (III) Nitrate Fe(NO3)3 782-61-8
10 Hydrogen Peroxide, 13-52% H2O2 7722-84-1
11 Nickel (II) Nitrate Ni(NO3)2 13138-45-9
12 Potassium Chlorate, <40% KClO3 3811-04-9
13 Potassium Nitrate, <40% KNO3 7757-79-1
14 Potassium Perchlorate, <40% KClO4 7778-74-7
15 Sodium Chlorite, >40% NaClO2 7758-19-2
16 Sodium Perchlorate, <40% NaClO4 7791-07-3
17 Sulfur Flakes/Powder S8 7704-34-9
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NO. ACTIVITY TIME

LICENSES REQUIREMENT
S MANUAL AUTOMATION

PUCHASER’S LICENSE
(New, Amendment and Renewal)
- DTI-certified small enterprises, 3 5 DAYS 3 DAYS
CHED/DepEd/TESDA-certified
academe, DOST-certified
analytical/testing laboratories, and
DOH-certified hospitals
- DTI-certified micro enterprises and 2 5 DAYS 3 DAYS
Barangay-certified farmers.

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D. PURCHASER’S LICENSE (DTI-certified small
enterprises, CHED/DepEd/TESDA-certified academe,
DOST-certified analytical/testing laboratories, and DOH-
certified hospitals):
1. Duly accomplished Application Form;
2. Certification from Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - For DTI DTI-certified
small enterprises.
3. Certification from Commission on Higher Education (CHED)/ Department of
Education (DepEd)/Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) – For CHED/ DepEd/TESDA-certified academe;
4. Certification from Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – For DOST-
certified analytical/testing laboratories;
5. Certification from Department of Health DOH) – For DOH-certified hospitals;
6. Proof of Payment from the Land Bank of the Philippines.

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TITLE

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND

REGULATIONS ON CONTROLLED
CHEMICALS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 4-C TO 4-F OF PD NO.
1866 AS AMENDED BY R.A. NO. 9516

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Section 3. Categorization of Controlled Chemicals:

 PNP Controlled Chemicals are categorized

into High Risk and Low Risk.

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Section 3. Categorization of Controlled Chemicals:

 For reason of public order and safety, the Chief, PNP may motu
proprio update the List of Controlled Chemicals and place new
chemicals or mixtures under regulation, to take effect immediately,
but with due regard to affected new chemicals or mixtures that are
still in transit or already in circulation. Within fifteen (15) working
days from effectivity, the updated list shall be endorsed to the
Research and Development Team, for evaluation and
determination. The Research and Development Team shall
provide the Chief, PNP with the results within fifteen (15) working
days from commencement of its evaluation and determination
process.

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Section 4. License to Manufacture, Deal and Purchase Controlled
Chemicals.
 Approving Authority (Licenses and Permits)
APPROVING
KINDS OF LICENSES & PERMITS
AUTHORITY
1. MANUFACTURER’S LICENSE – NEW
2. DEALER’S LICENSE – NEW
CHIEF, PNP
3. PERMIT TO IMPORT – MANUFACTURER & DEALER
4. PERMIT TO EXPORT – MANUFACTURER & DEALER

1. PURCHASER’S LICENSE – NEW

2. AMENDMENT
a. MANUFACTURER’S LICENSE
b. DEALER’S LICENSE DIRECTOR, CSG
c. PURCHASER’S LICENSE
3. PERMIT TO IMPORT – PURCHASER
4. PERMIT TO EXPORT – PURCHASER

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Section 4. License to Manufacture, Deal and Purchase Controlled
Chemicals.
 Approving Authority (Licenses and Permits)
APPROVING
KINDS OF LICENSES & PERMITS
AUTHORITY
1. RENEWAL
a. MANUFACTURER’S LICENSE
b. DEALER’S LICENSE
c. PURCHASER’S LICENSE
2. PERMIT TO PURCHASE & MOVE CONTROLLED
CHEMICALS CHIEF, FEO
3. PERMIT TO TRANSFER CONTROLLED CHEMICALS
4. PERMIT TO UNLOAD CONTROLLED CHEMICALS
5. SPECIAL PERMIT TO PURCHASE & MOVE CONTROLLED
CHEMICALS
6. PERMIT TO TRANSPORT CONTROLLED CHEMICALS

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Section 4. License to Manufacture, Deal and Purchase Controlled

Chemicals.

 Filing of application for renewal of licenses – at least 60 calendar

days prior to its expiration.
 Graduated penalties for expired licenses – 6 months grace
period
 Issuance of Certificate of Good Standing

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 ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
MONTH/S AFTER EXPIRATION
1- 30 calendar days
31-60 calendar days
61-90 calendar days
91-120 calendar days
121-150 calendar days
151-180 calendar days
181 calendar days and above
SURCHARGE/PENALTY
10% of the approved fee
20% of the approved fee
30% of the approved fee
40% of the approved fee
50% of the approved fee
100% of the approved fee
Cause for confiscation of all such
controlled chemicals
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 Parameters for Issuance of Certificate of Good Standing

Applicant must have all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications.

1. Maintained a permanent and complete record of all transactions from the

inception of its license;
2. Submitted complete and correct reports on a monthly basis;
3. Prompt renewal of license for at least two years starting from the approval of
the IRR on Controlled Chemicals;
4. No derogatory report/s such as but not limited to the following:
a. Possession, importation, manufacture or selling of controlled
chemicals not covered in the approved license;
b. Selling or transfer of controlled chemicals to unlicensed person or
entity;
c. Purchase of controlled chemical from unlicensed person or entity;
d. Movement and transportation of controlled chemicals without
appropriate permit; and
e. Use of unregistered and unaccredited forwarders in the movement and
transportation of controlled chemicals.
5. Endorsement from other government regulatory or investment promotion
agencies.
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 Privileges
a. The licensed entity may be granted a license with a longer validity period but
not more than three years without prejudice to the Inspection under Section 8
and Cancellation under Section 10 of this IRR.

b. Exemption from the submission of the following documentary requirements in

the renewal of license, to wit:
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPANY WITHOUT COMPANY WITH
APPLICATION IN THE RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFICATE OF
LICENSE GOOD STANDING GOOD STANDING

Duly accomplished Application Form  

Security Survey Inspection Report
Storage Facility Inspection Report
Notarized Latest Monthly Consumption
report
Proof of payment from the Land Bank of the
Philippines
 x
 x
 x
 

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Section 5. Scope of Licenses

 Manufacturer

1. Authority to manufacture controlled chemicals;

2. Authority to deal in or sell controlled chemicals;

3. Authority to purchase and/or import controlled chemicals;

4. Authority to export the items manufactured; and

5. Authority to subcontract the manufacturing/processing of

controlled chemicals; however, the subcontractor shall secure
Manufacturer’s License to manufacture such controlled
chemicals.

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Section 5. Scope of Licenses

 Dealer

1. Authority to deal in or sell controlled chemicals;

2. Authority to deal in or sell certain controlled chemicals to DTI-

certified micro and small enterprises, CHED/DepEd/TESDA-
certified academe, DOST-certified analytical/testing laboratories,
DOH-certified hospitals, and Barangay-certified farmers at the
prescribed maximum allowable quantity; and

3. Authority to purchase and/or import controlled chemicals.

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Section 5. Scope of Licenses

 Purchaser

1. Authority to purchase and/or import controlled chemicals;

2. Authority to use and process the controlled chemicals to produce

its desired product, except the manufacture of another controlled
chemicals; and

3. Authority to subcontract the manufacturing/processing of

products or chemicals not categorized as controlled chemicals;
however, the subcontractor shall secure a Purchaser’s License
to manufacture such product or substance using controlled
chemicals.

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Section 5. Scope of Licenses

 Purchaser’s License for DTI-certified small enterprises,
CHED/DepEd/TESDA-certified academe, DOST-certified
analytical/testing laboratories, and DOH-certified hospitals.
1. Authority to purchase certain controlled chemicals; and
2. Authority to use and process the controlled chemicals to produce
its desired product; except the manufacture of another controlled
chemicals.
 Purchaser’s License for DTI-certified micro enterprises and
Barangay-certified farmers
1. Authority to purchase certain controlled chemicals; and
2. Authority to use and process the controlled chemicals to produce
its desired product; except the manufacture of another controlled
chemicals.

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Section 5. Scope of Licenses

 For initial importation, application to import may be filed for

such quantities as may be needed by the licensee for one
year period based on the storage capacity multiplied by 12
months plus 25%.
 For the succeeding importation, application to import may be
filed for such quantities as may be needed by the licensee for
one year period based on the maximum annual average for
the past three years plus 25%.

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Section 7. Registration and Accreditation of for PNP Accredited

Logistics Service Provider/ Forwarder/ Trucker
Controlled Chemicals
 Enlistment of the services of Logistic Service Provider/Forwarder/
Trucker in lieu of PNP escorts in every movement.

Section 8. Record of Transactions, Inventory and Inspection.

 Submission of reports, especially consumption reports with delivery

receipts, shall be on the 15th day of the following month.

 Inspections of storage facilities shall be done only during office

hours and Inspection Checklist indicating the findings will be
outrightly issued to the company.

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Section 11. Cancellation of License.

 Imposition of penalties for failure to maintain records in lieu of outright
cancellation of license.
 Reason for Cancellation of License
a. Possession, importation, manufacture or selling of controlled
chemicals not covered in the approved license;
b. Selling or transfer of controlled chemicals to unlicensed person or
entity unless otherwise exempted;
c. Purchase of controlled chemical from unlicensed person or entity;
d. Use of unaccredited logistic service provider/forwarder/trucker in
the movement and transportation of controlled chemicals;
e. Disposal of unused, contaminated and expired controlled
chemicals without the appropriate permit; and
f. Submission of falsified document in the application of license
and/or permits.

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Offense Penalty
First Offense 50% of the approved license fee
Second Offense 100% of the approved license fee
Third Offense Cancellation of the license and cause confiscation of all
such controlled chemicals, whether or not lawfully
imported, purchased or possessed by the licensed
manufacturer, dealer or purchaser.

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Section 12. Penalties.

 The criminal penalties as provided under Sections 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-
D, 4, 4-A of RA No. 9516 shall be applicable.

Section 13. Authority of the Chief of the Philippine National Police

(PNP) to Issue Policies and Guidelines.

 The Chief, PNP may revise this IRR and its Annexes in consultation
with the concerned sectors of society and with approval of the
Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government to be
published in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation and to be submitted to the UP Law Center.
 The Chief, PNP through the Director, CSG may also issue relevant
policies and guidelines in accordance with the law and this IRR for its
effective implementation and submission to the UP Law Center and
to be fully circulated.

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Section 14. Application of Information and Communication

Technology.

• The PNP shall develop and utilize information and

communications technology to enhance regulation and to support
a cost-effective and efficient operation.

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Section 17. Transitory Provision.

• Any person or entity who at the time of the effectivity of this IRR
had been licensed shall be considered as licensed under the
provisions of this IRR until the expiration of such license and shall
be governed by the provisions hereof.

• Any person or entity who at the time of the effectivity of this IRR
had been issued a temporary license or regular license and
affected by this IRR shall continue to operate and shall have sixty
(60) calendar days from the effectivity of this IRR within which to
comply or undertake appropriate action.

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 COMPARISON

PREVIOUS IRR
1.Controlled chemicals exclusively refers 1. Categorization of Chemicals
to the family of chlorates, nitrates, nitric a. High Risk Controlled Chemicals
acid and such other chemicals and b. Low Risk Controlled Chemicals
accessories that can be used for the
manufacture of explosives and
explosive ingredients.

2. Types of Licenses 2. Types of Licenses

a. License to Possess Controlled a. Manufacturer’s License
Chemicals (Manufacturer) b. Dealer’s License
b. License to Possess Controlled c. Purchaser’s License
Chemicals (Dealer)
c. License to Possess Controlled
Chemicals (Purchaser)
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PREVIOUS
3. Scope of Licenses
a. License to Possess Controlled
Chemicals (Manufacturer)
- Authority to manufacture, import
and export
b. License to Possess Controlled
Chemicals (Dealer)
- Authority to import, export, deal in
or sell and purchase.
c. License to Possess Controlled
Chemicals (Purchaser)
- Authority to purchase
IRR
3. Scope of Licenses
a. Manufacturer’s License
- Authority to manufacture, import,
export, deal in or sell and
purchase
b. Dealer’s License
- Authority to import, export, deal in
or sell, purchase and to sell to
unlicensed but DTI-certified micro
and small enterprises, academe,
analytical laboratories and
hospitals at a minimum quantity.
c. Purchaser’s License
- Authority to purchase, use and
process controlled chemicals to
produce its desired product and
subcontract the manufacturing.
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PREVIOUS IRR
4. Process Flow, Total Activity Time and 4. Process Flow, Total Activity Time and
Documentary Requirements Documentary Requirements
(Licenses and Permits) (Licenses and Permits)

5. Sale, Movement and Transfer of 5. Sale, Movement and Transfer of

Controlled Chemicals Controlled Chemicals
- with corresponding PNP Escorts - Instead of PNP escort, PNP will
accredit logistics service
provider/forwarder/trucks.
 PNP PNP LICENSES AND
LICENSES AND PERMITS
PERMITS
(REQUIREMENTSAND
(REQUIREMENTS AND ACTIVITY TIME) TIME)
ACTIVITY
PROCESS FLOW
REQUIREMENTS
APPROVING
LICENSES & PERMITS (ACTIVITY TIME)
AUTHORITY CURRENT PROPOSED
PREVIOUS CURRENT PREVIOUS
(MANUALLY) (AUTOMATION)
I – CPNP 1.NEW MANUFACTURER’S LICENSE 14 12 24D-16S 20D-5S 10D-5S
2.NEW DEALER’S LICENSE 14 12 24D-16S 20D-5S 10D-5S
3.PERMIT TO IMPORT (M & D) 8 3NGS-2GS 24D-16S 20D-5S 10D-5S
4.PERMIT TO EXPORT (M & D) 24D-16S
4 3NGS-3GS 20D-5S 10D-5S
II – DCSG 1. NEW PURCHASER’S LICENSE 14 12 14D-4S 10D-3S 5D-3S
2. AMENDMENT
a. MANUFACTURER’S LICENSE 10 8 14D-4S 10D-3S 5D-3S
b. DEALER’S LICENSE 10 8 14D-4S 10D-3S 5D-3S
c. PURCHASER’S LICENSE 10 8 14D-4S 10D-3S 5D-3S
3. PERMIT TO IMPORT (P) 6 3NGS-2GS 14D-4S 10D-3S 5D-3S
4. PERMIT TO EXPORT (P) 4 3NGS-2GS 14D-4S 10D-3S 5D-3S
III – CFEO 1.RENEWAL
a.MANUFACTURER’S LICENSE 9 5NGS-2GS 10D-4S 5D-3S 3D-3S
b.DEALER’S LICENSE 9 5NGS-2GS 10D-4S 5D-3S 3D-3S
c.PURCHASER’S LICENSE 9 5NGS-2GS 10D-4S 5D-3S 3D-3S
2.PERMIT TO PURCHASE & MOVE 7 4NGS-3GS 10D-4S 5D-3S 3D-3S
3.PERMIT TO UNLOAD 7 4NGS-3GS 10D-4S 5D-3S 3D-3S
4.SPECIAL PERMIT TO PURCHASE 7 6 10D-4S 5D-3S 3D-3S
& MOVE CCs
 BACKGROUND

July 25, 2016 Aug 9–Oct 9

June 9, 2016 Publication 2016
Approved by of the IRR in 60-day
SILG the Official Transitory
Gazette of the Period
Philippines

June 6, 2016 June 14, 2016 August 9, 2016

Signed by the Press Conference Implementation
Chief, PNP Re-IRR of the IRR

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