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 ECC, IEE, Social Acceptability) in consideration of market potential, infrastructure investment requirement, economic viability, strategic position for tourism expansion, community participation, and environmental rehabilitation advantage. Such prioritized zones shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor who, in turn, shall issue the appropriate directive for the purpose.

b. Determine the appropriate type of development and management for each of the prioritized areas. The community, private sector and concerned local government are encouraged to co- manage the development. Such development prescription shall be subject to approval by the Mayor who shall thereby issue the appropriate directive for the purpose; provided, that prior proper consultations with the written endorsement of the concerned Barangay Council have been satisfactorily complied; provided, further, that in case the eco-tourism site extends in area coverage to other barangays, the same shall be approved in writing by the Mayor, subject to the written endorsement of the concerned Barangay Councils.

c. Regulate and control the growth of eco-tourism activities in the municipality through the establishment of site-specific framework plans.

Sec. 8. Incentives. The Mayor shall work with Barangay Councils in promulgating a range of tax and non-tax incentives to investors on ecotourism projects, subject to the applicable provisions of the Local Revenue Code of Urbiztondo and Republic Act No. 9593. Priority shall be given to those incentive structures for the development of authorized eco-tourism sites that require sizable investment in supportive infrastructure, services and amenities.

Sec. 9. Environmental Standards. The Mayor shall issue the appropriate circulars establishing the environmental standards for eco-tourism in accordance with law. The standards will take into consideration the following:

a. Standards on water and air quality, noise, operating quality and efficiency, and sanitation as established by the DENR, DOH, DOT, and this municipal government, respectively.

b. Environmental aspects critical to the sustainable operation of eco-tourism projects such as waste management, energy and water conservation, improvement of air quality and noise minimization and reduction in the use of fossil fuels, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), pesticides and herbicides and hazardous materials. c. Measures that minimize the use of energy, water and on-site materials. d. Measures that minimize the generation of waste, including reduction, reuse and recycling of resources being used.

Sec. 10. Accreditation of Eco-tourism Facilities and Services. All eco-tourism facilities and services categorized as primary tourism enterprises shall be periodically required to obtain compulsory and mandatory accreditation from the Department of Tourism. All other provisions for accreditation in Republic Act No. 9593 shall likewise apply.

Sec. 11. Urbiztondo Tourism Coordinating Office. The role of the Urbiztondo Tourism Coordinating Office for municipal tourism development efforts is hereby affirmed. It shall perform the following function:

a. Coordinate eco-tourism promotion, investments, and development activities in the municipality;

b. Establish eco-tourism performance, development, planning, investment, and environmental criteria and standards;

c. Monitor compliance to eco-tourism standards, laws, rules and regulations;

d. Recommend eco-tourism related legislative agenda to the Sangguniang Bayan;