Amending Further Presidential Decree No. 412 Providing For The Disposition, Development And Utilization Of Guano Deposits For Fertilizer Purposes

MALACAÑANGM a n i l a PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 455 May 14, 1974 AMENDING FURTHER PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 412 PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF GUANO DEPOSITS FOR FERTILIZER PURPOSES WHEREAS, it is necessary to further encourage the development of guano resources to help alleviate the fertilizer shortage and boost agricultural production; WHEREAS, the amendment of a certain provision of Presidential Decree No. 412, providing for the disposition, development and utilization of guano deposits for fertilizer purposes has been strongly recommended by the Director of Mines and Executive Director of the Fertilizer Industry Authority to further encourage the development of guano resources; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby decree and order the following: Section 1. Section 11 of Presidential Decree No. 412 providing for the disposition, development and utilization of guano deposits for fertilizer purposes is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 11. Fees. The permit fee for gratuitous and commercial permits shall be determined...