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RULES OF PROCEDURE IN ADMINISTRATIVE CASES FOR VIOLATIONS
UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11285 (ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
CONSERVATION ACT)

Pursuant to the powers granted to the Department of Energy (DOE) under Republic
Act (RA) No. 7638 or the “Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992,” and RA 11285
or the “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act” (EEC Act), the following Rules of
Procedure for Administrative Cases are hereby promulgated:

PART | - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Title. This Department Circular (DC) shall be known as the “Rules of
Procedure for Administrative Cases under RA 11285 (Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Act).”

Section 2. Scope and Coverage. These rules shall apply to all pleadings, practices,
and procedures before the DOE in all matters concerning the inquiry, investigation,
hearing, or any other proceedings for cases involving violations of the EEC Act, the
EEC-Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), DOE Circulars, and Implementing
Guidelines (IG) issued pursuant to the foregoing.

Section 3. Construction. These rules shall be liberally construed in order to attain
the objectives of the EEC Act, protect and promote the public interest, and assist the
parties in obtaining a just, speedy, and inexpensive disposition of administrative cases
under the EEC Act, the EEC-IRR, DOE Circulars, |G and any other law, statute,
executive order, or decree that is currently, or may hereafter be implemented by the
DOE in relation to the EEC Act. In the broader interest of justice and to avoid
unnecessary delays, the DOE may resort to Summary proceedings in cases
hereinafter provided.

Section 4. Applicability of the Revised Rules of Court. In the absence of any
applicable provision in, and provided they are not inconsistent with these rules, the
pertinent provisions of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, as amended,
may, in the interest of expeditious disposition of cases and whenever practicable and
convenient, be applied by analogy or ina suppletory manner.

Section 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings, Orders and Documents. Service and
filing of initiatory pleadings and initial responsive pleadings, such as an Answer, must
be made personally or by registered mail and shall not be served or filed electronically,
unless expressly allowed by this office.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, service of notices, orders and other processes to the
respondent may be made, subject to the pertinent provisions of the Electronic
Commerce Act,' by sending an electronic mail to the respondent or the counsel of the

' Republic Act No. 8792

Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines 1632
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479-2900
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respondent's electronic mail address. Respondent or its counsel may also file
pleadings electronically when allowed by the DOE, subject to the DOE’s right to
request hard copies thereof. When any party is represented by counsel, service shall
be made to his/her counsel of record.

Section 6. Prohibited Pleadings. Motions for bill of particulars, clarification,
dismissal, or quashal are prohibited pleadings, and as such, shall only be noted
without action and simply attached to the records.

A motion for extension of time to file a Written Explanation, if based on meritorious
reasons, may be granted a one-time additional period of no more than fifteen (15)
calendar days.

PART Il - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS INSTITUTED BY THE DOE

Section 7. Institution of Action by the DOE. The DOE may initiate an action or
inquiry against any person or entity either motu propio, upon the recommendation of
the Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB), following the enforcement,
monitoring, and verification procedures outlined in the Implementing Guidelines for the
Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) on Registration, Enforcement,
Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mechanism and DOE DC Nos. DC2023-12-
0036, DC2023-12-0037 and DC2023-12-0038, in relation to the Advisory - CY 2023
Obligations of Designated Establishments in the Commercial, Industrial, and
Transport Sectors; or upon receipt of a verified complaint from an interested party; or
upon referral by another government agency. In the exercise thereof, the DOE shall
conduct a clarificatory conference or inquiry, initiating it with an order to show cause
that sets forth the grounds for such action.

When the basis of the action involves a violation of DOE DCs, rules, or regulations,
the order shall allege, with definiteness and clarity, the specific violation, as well as the
range or extent of the sanctions that may be imposed, should the violation be
substantiated.

Section 8. Show Cause Order. A Show Cause Order may be issued by the Director
of EUMB, or by the Director of the Legal Services (LS) of the DOE. The Show Cause
Order should clearly state the specific provision of law or regulation violated by the
respondent and direct the respondent to submit a written explanation/Answer within
fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of the Order.

The Show Cause Order may be issued through the following modes: (a) personal
service; (b) registered mail; (c) Supreme Court accredited courier; or (d) electronic
means authorized by the DOE.

The respondent shall maintain a responsible person in the establishment who shall be
present therein when the place is open and operating. For this purpose, the
establishment's manager, supervisor, team leader, shop keeper or any person acting
as such shall be considered as a responsible person to whom the Show Cause Order
may be served on behalf of the respondent.
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Section 9. Answer. Within fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of the Show Cause
Order, the respondent shall file an Answer under oath either admitting the offense/s
specified in the Show Cause Order or denying the same, citing the reasons why the
respondent should not be penalized.

Section 10. Hearing. The DOE LS may conduct a hearing pertaining to the violation,
if necessary or upon the request of any party involved in an administrative case.

Section 11. Conduct of Hearing. The DOE LS may conduct in-person hearings or
virtual hearings, at its discretion.

Section 12. Final Resolution. The administrative proceeding shail be deemed
resolved upon issuance of an Order or Decision by the Director of LS. The Order or
Decision should contain a brief statement of the: (a) facts of the case; (b) issue(s)
involved; (c) applicable law or rules; (d) conclusion and reasons therefor; and (e) the
dispositive portion. Certified true copies thereof shall be served upon the respondent's
counsel or in the absence of any counsel of record, on the respondent itself. When
warranted, the Order or Decision may include the suspension or cessation of operation
of the establishment, or the closure thereof until such time that the mandatory
requirements or corrective measures have been met.

Section 13. Period to Resolve Cases. The entire administrative proceeding for
violations of the EEC Act shall not exceed sixty (60) calendar days which shall be
counted from the date the DOE receives the final pleading, without prejudice to
instances of force majeure or extraneous circumstances that may arise which would
prevent the DOE from resolving the case within the given period.

PART Ill - INITIATION OF ACTION VIA COMPLAINT

Section 14. Who May File a Complaint. Any person or group of persons, whether
natural or juridical, may file a complaint with the DOE for administrative violations
under the EEC Act, EEC-IRR, and other related issuances of the DOE. Such person
or group shall hereafter be referred to as the complainant.

Section 15. Number of Copies. The complaint, along with any documentary evidence
and affidavits of witnesses, shall be filed in such number of copies as there are
respondents, plus an additional two (2) copies for the DOE's files.

Section 16. Where to File. Subject to the rules set forth under Section 6, the complaint
may be filed with the DOE Secretary, the Director of the EUMB, or the Director of a
DOE Field Office.

Section 17. Parties to the Complaint. The parties involved in the pleadings are as
follows:

a. Complainant is the DOE or any other agency, person or entity who files a
complaint against another party for violation or legal redress, or on matters
related to the EEC Act.

b, Respondent is any person or party to whom an order is issued by the DOE
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summoned to respond to any allegations, imputations, or issues in any case,
hearing, or proceeding cognizable by the DOE for violations of the EEC Act.

The complainant must include in the complaint its contact information and where the
complainant or its duly authorized representative may be served with orders,
issuances, or communications, including an electronic mail address when available.

The complainant must also specify the identity of the party subject of the complaint,
including the respondent's contact information, if available, and specify where the
respondent may be served with orders, issuances, or communications from the DOE.

Section 18. Form and Contents of the Complaint. The complaint must be in writing,
verified under oath, or contained in a sworn affidavit, accompanied by supporting
documents or evidence of the alleged violation. A complaint that does not comply with
these requirements may be dismissed without prejudice to the re-filing or submission
of the lacking requirements.

A complaint is sufficient if it contains the name of the complainant or offended party,
the name of the respondent, and a reference, whenever practicable, to the provisions
of the law, statute, executive order, or decree being implemented by the DOE or the
permit or authorization, order, decision, or regulation violated, the act or omissions
complained of as constituting the offense, and the date and place of the commission
of the offense.

Section 19. Investigation. At the discretion of the DOE, the complaint may be
investigated by the EEC Monitoring Team to verify the circumstances surrounding the
alleged violation and/or gather more information on the complaint.

Section 20. Outright Dismissal. The Director of LS may summarily dismiss a
complaint on any of the following grounds:

a. The complaint is not a violation of EEC-Act, rules, and regulations or under the
jurisdiction of the DOE;

b. The complaint on its face does not allege any offense against or violation of
EEC Act, rules, and regulations;

c. The respondent being complained of cannot be identified or traced: or

d. The complaint does not conform with the requirements set forth in Part Ill
Section 18 hereof.

Section 21. Show Cause Order. If, upon evaluation of the complaint, a prima facie
case for a violation of the EEC Act, rules, and regulations is found by the Director of
LS or EUMB to exist, a Show Cause Order shall be issued and served upon the
respondent. The Show Cause Order shall clearly state the specific provision of law or
regulation violated by the respondent and direct the respondent to submit a written
explanation under oath within fifteen (15) days from receipt why no administrative
penalties should be imposed upon them. The Show Cause Order shall include a copy
of the compiaint and its supporting evidence. In the event the Show Cause Order is
issued by the Director of EUMB, the complaint together with all the records of the case
shall be forwarded to the Director of LS for appropriate action.
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Section 22. Failure to Submit Answer. Failure by the respondent to file its Answer
to the Show Cause Order within the given time shall be considered a waiver by the
respondent of its right to be heard. The case shall then be decided upon the merits by
the Director of LS based on the available information and evidence.

Section 23. Separate Allegations. Whenever two or more offenses are charged in
one (1) complaint, each offense must be separately alleged.

Section 24. Final Resolution. Upon evaluation by the Director of LS of the available
information and evidence, an Order or Decision shall be issued determining the merits
of the case which must comply with Sections 12 and 13 of Part Il of this DC.

PART IV - MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

Section 25. Motions for Reconsideration. Motions for reconsideration of any order,
resolution, or decision of the DOE shall not be entertained except when based on:
(a) new evidence has been discovered which materially affects the decision rendered;
(b) the decision was not supported by the evidence on record or the decision or final
order is contrary to law; (c) errors of law or irregularities have been committed
prejudicial to the interest of the movant, provided that the motion is verified and under
oath and filed within fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of the order, resolution, or
decision, with proof of service that a copy of the same has been furnished within the
reglementary period, the adverse party and provided further, that only one (1) such
motion from the same party shall be entertained. No pleading shall be allowed other
than the motion for reconsideration and opposition thereto. The filing of a motion for
reconsideration shall interrupt the running of the period for filing an appeal with the
Office of the President.

PART V - APPEAL

Section 26. Appeal. The order, decision, or resolution of a motion for reconsideration
by the Director of LS is appealable within fifteen (15) calendar days upon receipt of a
copy thereof by filing a notice of appeal to the Office of the Secretary of the DOE. The
Office of the Secretary may require the party or parties to the case to submit an appeal
memorandum, position paper, or such other pleading to provide additional information.
Thereafter, the appeal shall be resolved within sixty (60) calendar days; otherwise, the
appealed order, decision or resolution shall be deemed affirmed and a notice to such
effect shall be furnished to the party or parties.

The order, decision, or resolution of a motion for reconsideration by the Office of the
Secretary is appealable within fifteen (15) calendar days after the receipt of a copy
thereof to the Office of the President in accordance with Administrative Order No. 22,
Series of 2011.

Interlocutory orders shall not be subject to appeal.

Section 27. Execution of Order, Decision or Resolution. The order, decision, or
resolution issued by the Secretary of the DOE or the Director of LS shall become
immediately executory fifteen (15) calendar days after the expiration of the period of
appeal if no appeal is taken.
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PART VI - FINES AND PENALTIES

Section 28. Fines and Penalties. The DOE will impose fines and penalties in
accordance with the schedule prescribed in the related issuances. Annex A provides
a summary of all fines and penalties under the EEC Act and its related issuances. This
Annex shall be periodically updated by the DOE annually or more frequently as
necessary. The DOE, through EUMB, may issue an updated schedule of penalties,
which shall take effect following a public consultation and fifteen (15) days after its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

PART VII - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 29. Effect of Pendency of Administrative Action. The initiation of an action
against an establishment pending before the General Legal Services Division (GLSD)
of the LS shall constitute a bar to any renewal/application until it is resolved with
finality.

Section 30. Amendment Clause. The DOE may revise, supplement, and issue
related guidelines, circulars, and other subsidiary issuances as it deems necessary for
the effective implementation of the various provisions of this DC.

Section 31. Repealing Clause. The provisions of other circulars, orders, issuances,
rules, and regulations, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this DC are hereby
repealed, amended, modified, or superseded accordingly.

Section 32. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this
DC is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected shall remain in full
force and effect.

Section 33. Effectivity. This DC shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. A copy of this DC
shall be filed with the University of the Philippines Law Center - Office of the National
Administrative Register.

_ MAY 21 2024 a
Issued this at DOE, Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34" Street,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

RAPHAEL P.M. LOTILLA
ecretary

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Failure to submit an annual report
of their projects whether on-going
or completed in the form
prescribed by EUMB no later than
30 April of every year.

Failure to provide support for
coordination and monitoring by the
EUNB for projects undertaken.

Failure to subject themselves and

P 50,000.00 —

Implementing their projects to independent P 100,000.00
Guidelines forthe | verification. ;
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of EE Projects and | requirements as may be required 5 an panes . a priate . ;
Administration of | by the DOE for the attainment of a ve Suspension/

Obligations of |_| the objectives of the EEC Act and revocation of

ESCO EEC-IRR. certification
Failing to comply with the and/or

obligations under Sections 3, 4, blacklisting
and 5 of the IG.

Failing to provide accurate
information or provision of false or
misleading energy information as
equired under the IG.
Failure to comply with issued
orders of the DOE.

Failure of CECOs to register with
the required copy of a PRC license
(if applicable) and other
decument/s that would provide
proof on continuous hands-on
experience in the installation,
operation, and maintenance of
energy-consuming machines and
equipment in facilities with energy
consumption for Type 1
Designated Establishments.

DBC2021-01-0001

“Guidelines for the
Qualifications,
Assessment,
Registration, and
Certification of
Energy
Conservation
Officers (CECO),
Energy Managers
(CEM), and
Energy Auditors
(EAY

P 20,000.00

P 10,000.00 —
P 15,000.00

P 15,000.00 —
P 20,000.00

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“Adoption of
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Regulations
Certification
Process for
Energy Auditors
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

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Document Name:
SUMMARY OF FINES AND PENALTIES Rev. no.
(ANNEX A)

Failure of CEMs to register with
the required copy of a PRC license
(if applicable) and other
document/s that would provide
proof on continucus hands-on
experience in the installation,
operation, and maintenance of
energy-consuming machines and
equipment in facilities with energy
consumption for Type 2
Designated Establishments.
Failure of EA to register with the
required document/s that would
provide proof on experience on
energy audits.
Failure of CECO to comply with the
mandatory continuing energy
efficiency and conservation
seminars conducted by
TESDA or any _ third-party
institutions duly approved by
TESDA.
Failure of CEM to comply with the
mandatory continuing energy
efficiency and conservation
seminars conducted by the DOE or
any third-party institutions duly
roved by the DOE.
Failure to comply with issued
orders of the DOE in the discharge
of its enforcement powers.

Pena

P 20,000.00

P 10,000.00 -
P 15,000.00

P 15,000.00 —
P 20,000.00

and

Revocation of
certification

Failure of RTI to comply with the
responsibilities set forth under
Section 11 of this Department
Circular,
Failure of EA to comply with the
responsibilities set forth under
Section 6 of this Department
Circular.
RTI who conducts trainings and/or
similar seminars related to the
DOE Training Regulations
without recognition.
Failure to provide accurate
information or the provision of
false or misleading information as
required by this Department
Circular.
Failure to comply with issued
orders of the DOE in discharge of
its enforcement powers.

P 20,000.00

P 10,000.00 —
P 15,000.00

15,000.00 —
P 20,000.00

and

Revocation of
certification

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Failure of RTI to comply with the
responsibilities under Section 6 of
DC2022-03-
0008

* Offense

this Department Circular.
Failure of CEM to comply with the
responsibilities under Section 9 of
this Department Circular,

nnn. Failure of CEM to register with the P 20,000.00
Regulations and required copy of a Philippine
Prescribing Regulatory Commission | 10,000.00 -— 15,000.00 — and
Certification (PRC) license (when applicable), | 15,000.00 P 20,000.00
Process for and document/s that would Revocation of
Training provide proof of continuous hands- certification
Institutions and | ON experience in the installation,
Energy operation, and maintenance of
Managers energy- consuming machines and

(EMs)”

equipment in facilities with energy
consumption fer Type 2
Designated Establishments.
Failure of CEM to comply with the
mandatory energy efficiency and
conservation seminars conducted
by the DOE or any third-party
institution duly approved by the
DOE.
Training Institution —_ providing
trainings without recognition.
Failure to provide accurate
information or the provision of
false or misleading information as
required by this Department
Circular.

Wilifully refusing to submit to an

Failure to comply with issued
orders of the DOE in discharge of
its enforcement powers.
Willfully failing to submit to an on-
site inspection as indicated in the
EEC Act, EEC-IRR, and this
Department Circular.

Willfully refusing to submit any of
the reports required herein.

20,000.00

P 10,000.00 —
P 15,000.00

P 10,000.00 -
P 15,000.00

and

Revocation of
certification

DC2022-04-
0013

“Adopting of
Certification Failure to provide accurate P 20,000.00
Guidelines for information or the provision of
Energy Audit false or misleading information as | ® 10,000.00 — P 10,000.00 - and
Conducted by required by this Department | f 15,000.00 P 15,000.00
Firm, Circular. Revocation of
Partnership, Failure to comply with issued certification
Corporation, and | orders of the DOE in the discharge
Sole of its enforcement powers.
Proprietorship

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Penal

Failure to submit a_ project

completion/commissioning report

within thirty (30) calendar days

upon completion of the energy
i ects

DC2021-05-
0011

“Guidelines for

their projects to independent

the verification by the DOE upon
enieeae of issuance of the guidelines for the P 10,000.00- | P20,0000.00— | P50,000.00-P
Efficiency Failure to provide acourate P 20,000.00 P 50,000.00 100,000.00
Projects to the information or the provision of
Board of false or misleading information as
Investments for {| required to be submitted under the
Fiscal EEC Act, the EEC-IRR, or the
Incentives” Department Circular.

Failure to comply with the issued
orders of the DOE in the discharge
of its enforcement powers.

Failure of RTI to comply with the

DC2023-05-

coos responsibilities under Section 6 of
“Goverment the Department Circular.
Energy Training institution —_ providing
Management trainings without recognition.
Program Failure to provide accurate
(GEMP) information or the provision of false
Guidelines on or misleading information as
Strengthenin required by the Department
the Energy” Circular, P 20,000.00
Efficiency and Willfully refusing to submit to an
Conservation _| on-site inspection. Fo oon | tebe and
Professionals, aera a
Adoption of Revocation of
Training Module certification
for Capacity
Building and Failure to comply with issued
Prescribing orders of the DOE in the discharge
Certification of its enforcement powers.
Process for the
Recognition of
Training
Institutions”

Selling of unregistered ECPs. P 1,000,000.00 | P 1,000,000.00 | f 1,000,000.00

Implementing

Guidelines for Removal, defacing, altering,

the Philippine | absence of correct energy label of Oso ee Bi ocydyop | ® 1,000,000.00
Energy Labeling [registered product. , et

Program on Failing to provide accurate

Registration, information or provision of false or
Enforcement, misleading energy information as
Monitoring, required.
Verification, and

P 1,000,000.00 | P 1,000,000.00 |  1,000,000.00

Refusal to submit to on-site P 100,000.00 —
P 100,000.00 | 1 000,000.00 | ® 1:000,000.00

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Mechanism Refusal to cooperate (drawing of
product samples) during | P 1,000,000.00 | P 1,000,000.00 | fF 1,000,000.00
Verification testing.
Non-submission of Written
annual reportorial Warnin P 500,000.00 P 1,000,000.00
requirements. 9

Selling leasing or importing
P2020 06-0016 energy-consuming products that! = writen P 200,000.00 -— | P 500,000.00 -
do not comply with the MEPP. Warning P500,000.00 | 1,000,000.00

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“Prescribing the

mum Failing to provide accurate
nergy information or the provision of false

Performance for ,
Products or misleading energy information

(MEPP) as required.
Covered by the
Philippine

Energy Labeling
Program (PELP)

for Compli

“of Importers, P 100,000.00 - | P 200,000.00- | 500,000.00 -»
Manufacturers, | Refusal to cooperate ( drawing of ® 200,000.00 P 500,000.00 1,000,000.¢0

Distributors, product samples) during

Dealers, and Verification testing.
Retailers of

Energy-
Consuming
Products (ECP)°

Failure to comply with energy
DC2020-10- labels.

0023 Removal, defacing, or altering,
any energy label on the ECPs
" aw before the product is sald to the
ee clioy ng first retail purchaser or leased to

Framework for [thefirstlessee. _
the Development | Failure to provide accurate
of the Fuel information or the provision of
Economy Rating, | false or misleading information as

Fuel Economy _| feduired to be submitted under the | »49,900.00-| 200,000.00- | 500,000.00 -

Performance, | EEC Act and the EEC-IRR. P 200,000.00 | 500,000.00 | P 4,000,000.c0
and Related Selling, leasing, or imparting
Energy Efficiency | transport vehicles that do not

and comply with PELP and MEP.
Conservation Willfully refusing to submit to an
Policies for the on-site inspecticn.
Transport Sector | Failure or willfully refusing to
and Other submit any of the reports required.
Support Failure to comply with issued
Infrastructures" | orders of the DOE in the discharge
of its enforcement powers.

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Moolation

Selling, leasing, cr importing of
transport vehicles that do not
comply with the FEPR and MEPV
not registered with the with the

DC2023-05-
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200,000.00 —
® 500,000.00

P 500,000.00 —
® 1,000,000.00

P 1,000,000.00

“Prescribing the | DOE.
Fuel Economy Failure to provide accurate
Performance information or the provision of
Rating (FEPR) | false or misleading information as | P 10,000.00— | 200,000.00-— | P 500,000.00 -P
Guidelines on required to be submitted under the | ® 200,000.00 P 500,000.00 1,000,000.00
Road Transport | EEC Act and the [RR, this DC, and
Vehicles under | other issuances of the DOE.
Transport on-site inspection. P 200,00.00 ® 1,000,600.00 ___
Vehicles Fuel | Non-submission of reportorial | 10,000.00 —
Economy requirements. P 200,000.00 P 500,000.00 1,000,000.00
Labeling Failure to comply with issued P 500,000.00 —
Program orders of the DOE in the discharge P41 oco 000 00 P 1,000,000.00 | f 1,000,0C0.00
(VFELP) for of its enforcement powers. athe
Compliance of
Vehicle
Manufacturers, Violating any provisions of the EEC P 10,000.00- | 200,000.00- | P 500,000.00-P
Importers, Act, EEC-IRR, codes, and! on9.000.00 | 500,000.00 |  1,000,000.00
Distributors, guidelines _ _— iit iaiatd
Dealers and

Rebuilders"

Selling of non-registered P 500,000.00 —
transport vehicle P 1.000.000.00 P 1,000,000.00 |  1,000,000.00

Removal, defacing, altering,
absence of correct fuel economy
label before the product is sold to
the first retailer purchases or
leased to the first lessee.

f 10,000.00 -
P 200,000.00

P 200,000.00 - 500,000.00 -

DC2023-05- P 500,000.00 |  1,000,000.00

0017

_ Failing to provide accurate
Prescribing the | information or the provision of
Guidelines cn | false or misleading fuel economy
ne neo information as required.
0 P ,000.00 —
Vehicles Fuel P 0Gb.0b0 00 P 1,000,000.00 | ® 1,000,000.c0
Economy Selling, leasing, or importing
meal transport vehicles that do not
R
(VFELP) for sony with the FEPR and/cer
Compliance of [willfully refusing to submit to an | P 10,000.00—
” Vehicle on-site inspection. P 200,000.00 | ® 1,000,000.00
lk Mere. Failing or willfully refusing to] ®10,000.00— | P 200,000.00 — | ? 500,000.00 -P
Mporters, submit required reports P 200,000.00 | 500,000.00 1,000,060.00
Distributors,
Dealers and

Rebuilders”

Failure to comply with issued P 500,000.00
orders of the DOE in the discharge 4 oso 000. 00 P 1,000,000.00 P 1,000,000.00
of its enforcement powers. ee
Failure to register VFELP- P 200,000.00 | » 500,000.00 -

. - : P 1,000,000.00
covered transport vehicles. P 500,000.00 ® 1,000,000.00

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND
TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION DIVISION
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Doc. 1D | EPMPD-PF-XX

PROCEDURES MANUAL Enectivity XX XXXX 2024

Document Name:
FILING OF ADMINISTRATIVE CASES PROCESS

FLOWCHART
tnstitution of Action by the DOE Filing a Complaint

The Show Cause Order |
provision of the taw violated

Page no. 1 of 1

Yes

shall prescribe the specific
Is there a
by the respondent and shall ots
provide fifteen _(15) violation?
calendar _days for the

Outright
Dismissal

. The Show Cause

respondent to submit a
written explanati Order shall
en explanation. prescribe _ the
specific provision

Show Cause Order

of the law
violated by the

Conduct of Hearing

{ respondent and

shall provide

The entire administrative fifteen 15
proceeding for violations under Answer calendar days
the EEC Act shall not exceed for the
sixty (60) calendar days. { Tespondent to
submit a written

Final Resolution Final Resolution explanation.

(Order or Decision) ~T (Order or Decision) The entire

administrative
proceeding for
violations under
the EEC Act
shall not exceed
si 60

calendar days.

Motion for Reconsideration

- STAKEHOLDER |
Final Resolution
(Order or Decision)

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