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. Republic of the Philippines
sm DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR No. DL2020-03- 000 La

AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 2007-02-
0001 ENTITLED “GUIDELINES IMPLEMENTING THE REGISTRATION OF
FUEL ADDITIVES UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 8479 AND 8749”

WHEREAS, Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11032, otherwise known as the “Ease of Doing
Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018”, was enacted on
May 28, 2081 to provide a program for the adoption of simplified requirements and
procedures that will reduce red tape and expedite business and nonbusiness-
related transactions in government;

WHEREAS, Section 5(h) of Department Circular No. 2007-02-0001 provides the
granting/issuance by the Department of Energy (DOE) of provisional and permanent
registrations for fuel additives;

WHEREAS, Section 6 of Department Circular No. 2007-02-0001 provides that for
permanent registration, the DOE shall issue a Certificate of Fuel Additive
Registration (CFAR) signed by the Department Secretary, while the issuance of a
provisional registration shall be signed by the Bureau Director;

WHEREAS, upon review of Department Circular No. 2007-02-0001, Section 5(h)
and Section 6 are considered unnecessary procedures/requirements which could
be improved to be in accordance with the objectives and principles of R.A. No.
11032.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the following amendments
to Department Circular No. 2007-02-0001 are hereby adopted:

Section 1. Section 5(h) of Department Circular No. 2019-02-0005 shall read as
follows:

“h. A Memorandum of Approval (MOAp) shall be prepared recommending
the granting of registration for the additive after full compliance by the
proponent on the aforementioned documents and other required pertinent
information.”

Section 2. Section 6 of Department Circular No. 2007-02-0001 shall read as follows:
“Section 6. Issuance and Revocation of Registration Certificate

The Department shall issue a Certificate of Fuel Registration (CFAR) signed
by the Bureau Director bearing the name of applicant and fuel additive brand
or trade name. The Department through the Bureau may revoke the CFAR

Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel No.: 840-2187 840-2155 840-2130 Fax: 840-2095 *Trunkline: 479-2900
Website: www.doe.gov.ph * E-mail: info@doe.gov.ph

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any time upon confirmation of non-compliance to the terms and conditions
stipulated in the registration.”

Section 3. Repealing Clause. All provisions in Department Circular No. 2007-02-
0001 and other issuances not consistent with this Circular are hereby deemed
modified or repealed accordingly.

Section 4. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this
Circular is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected shall continue
to remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. Effectivity and Publication. This Circular shall take into effect
immediately following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation and its filing with the University of the Philippines Law Center — Office
of the National Administrative Register.

Signed at Energy Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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