Role of Government Agencies.
Section 11
SEC. 11. Role of Government Agencies. - To ensure the effective implementation of the NBP, concerned agencies shall perform the following functions: The DOF shall monitor the production and importation of biofuels through the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC); The DOST and the DA shall coordinate in identifying and developing viable feedstock for the production of biofuels; The DOST, through the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD), shall develop and implement a research and development program supporting a sustainable improvement in biofuel production and utilization technology. It shall also publish and promote related technologies developed locally and abroad; The DA through its relevant agencies shall: Within three months from the effectivity of this Act, develop a national program for the production of crops for use as feedstock supply. For this purpose, the Administrators of the SRA and the PCA, and other DA-attached agencies shall, within their authority, develop and implement policies supporting the Philippine Biofuel Program and submit the same to the Secretary of the DA for consideration; Ensure increased productivity and sustainable supply of biofuel feedstocks. It shall institute a program that would guarantee that a sufficient and reliable supply of feedstocks is allocated for biofuel production; and Publish information on available and suitable areas for cultivation and production of such crops. The DOLE shall: Promote gainful livelihood opportunities and facilitate productive employment through effective employment services and regulation; Ensure the access of workers to productive resources and social protection coverage; and Recommend plans, policies and programs that will enhance the social impact of the NBP. The Tariff Commission, in coordination with the appropriate government agencies, shall create and classify a tariff line for biofuels and biofuel-blends in consideration of WTO and AFTA agreements; and The local government units GUS) shall assist the DOE in monitoring the distribution, sale and use of biofuels and biofuel-blends.