The Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is now accepting applications for accreditation from firms engaged in source emission testing services.

DENR said in a press release that companies that provide source emission testing services to industries will be required to comply with the Clean Air Act and its implementing rules and regulations as provided in Administrative Order No. 3.

The accreditation of third party source emission testing seeks to provide assurance to stakeholders, regulators, and the general public on the reliability of source emission test results. It ensures that the accredited firms are fully capable of conducting source emission tests in accordance with the Clean Air Act, DENR said.

Any applicant who is not disqualified by any existing law or regulation to engage in the conduct of source emission testing may apply. Requirements for accreditation include: a duly accomplished and notarized application form; certified copy of certificate of business name registration; location map of the firm's office and premises;

List of personnel involved in the operation of sampling; list of prescribed equipment needed for the tests; quality assurance and quality control procedure; calibration and maintenance procedures;

Copies of all field sampling data sheets previously conducted; procedures for performance of source emission testing; chemical waste management practices; and, safety and health procedures to include the list of protective personnel equipment, among others.

Those who wish for more information may call the Air Quality Management Section of the Environmental Quality Division of the EMB-DENR at tel. nos. 928-11-85 and 920-22-63.*

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