Republic Act No. 10813 establishing a Multi-Species Freshwater Hatchery (MSFH) in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, and govern its supervision, monitoring, construction, operation, management and transfer. The Rules assign primary responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture, through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Regional Fisheries Office XIII, and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Jabonga. They provide for the construction and initial operation of the hatchery by DA-BFAR, the training and phased transfer of management to the LGU within two years of commissioning, and the creation by the LGU of at least three plantilla positions for hatchery operations. A Monitoring Committee is established to conduct periodic monitoring and submit recommendations to DA-BFAR. The IRR further requires the LGU to allocate local funds and maintain a trust fund for hatchery proceeds, while DA-BFAR continues to provide technical assistance after the transfer of management. Provision is also made for the issuance of implementing circulars and for the amendment, suspension or revocation of the Rules.
Filipinas · 2016-05-11