Who is responsible for issuing permits to extract sand, gravel, and other quarry resources?

The responsibility for issuing permits to extract sand, gravel, and other quarry resources typically lies with the Provincial Governor. This is primarily due to the provincial government's authority over natural resources within its jurisdiction. The Provincial Governor acts as the executive head of the local government unit (LGU) and oversees various activities, including the management of natural resources, which encompasses the extraction of minerals and quarrying activities.

The process of obtaining these permits often involves complying with local ordinances and regulations designed to protect the environment and ensure sustainable use of resources. The Provincial Governor may also work in consultation with relevant agencies and local bodies to ensure that all legal and environmental standards are met before issuing permits. This centralized authority in the provincial context helps streamline the permitting process and maintain a record of resource extraction activities within the province.

Other entities, like the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, may play a role in the regulation and oversight of such activities but do not directly issue permits at the local level like the Provincial Governor does.