GROUP 1 - RA 8749 Flashcards
Philippine clean air act of 1999
RA 8749
air that has no harmful levels of pollutants (dirt and chemicals) in it. Clean air is good for people to breathe.
clean air
most polluted city in philippines
2 - makati, national capital region
Top 1 - taguig, national capital region
Top 2 - Makataki, national capital region
calabarzon most polluted city ranking
1 - rizal
2 - batangas
3 - muntinlupa
4 - silang
5 - calamba
6 - carmona
how does ph rank globally in air pollution?
79/134
which country had the worst air quality in 2023
1 - bangladesh
2 - pakistan
3 - india
4 - tajikikstan
5 - burkina faso
6 - iraq
7 - united arab emirates
8 - nepal
9 - egypt
10 - democratic republic of the congo
79 - philippines
otherwise known as Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
Republic act 8749
comprehensive air pollution control policy and program which aims to achieve and maintain healthy air for all Filipinos
republic act 8749
It has 7 chapters, 56 sections
RA 8749
the law adheres to the constitutional right of people to “a balance and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm of nature”
RA 8749
RA 8748 was signed by the former president ________ on ________
joseph estrada ; june 23, 1999
It means any
building or immobile structure,
facility or installation which emits
or may emit any air pollutant. The
Clean Air Act directs EPA to
control these emissions by
developing and implementing
standards and guidelines
“Stationary source”
The Department, in collaboration
with the DOTC, DTI and LGUs,
shall develop an action plan for
the control and management of
air pollution from motor vehicles
consistent with the Integrated Air
Quality Framework. The DOTC
shall enforce compliance with the
emission standards for motor
vehicles set by the Department
Pollution from Motor Vehicles
coverage of clean air act
Pollution from Other Sources
Fuels, Additives, and Substances
Other Pollutan
The Secretary of DENR upon
reccomendation of the
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), will divide the country into different airsheds.
designation of airsheds
Airsheds are to be designated based on _________, which affect the mixture and diffusion of pollutants in the air, share common interests or face similar development problem
climate, weather, meteorology, topology
Airsheds are to be managed by
______
chaired by the ______
(province/city/municipality), the
private sector, people’s
organizations, NGO’s and
concerned government agencies.
multi-sectoral Governing Boards ; Secretary of the
DENR with representatives from
the local governments
concerned
A fine of not more than _________ for every day of violation against the owner or operator of a stationary source until such time that the standards have been completed
100, 000
fine prescribed shall be increased by at least ____ every three years to compensate for inflation and to maintain the deterrent function of such fines
10%
first offense for motor vehicles
not to exceed 2, 000
second offense for motor vehicles
not less than 2,000 and not to exceed 4,000
third offense for motor vehicles
1 year suspension of motor vehicle registration and a fine of not less than 4,000 and not more than 6, 000
other provision in the act
fine not less than 10, 000 but not more than 100, 000 or six months to six years imprisonment or both shall be imposed
How polluted is the ph?
moderate - average PM 2.5 concentration
Most polluted city in ph (2023)
Mandaluyong, NCR
The Secretary of DENR upon reccomendation of the ______ will divide the country into different airsheds
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
Who will divide the country into different airsheds
Secretary of DENR
Designated based on climate, weather, meteorology, and topology that affect the mixture and diffusion of pollutants in the air, share common interests or face similat development problems
Airsheds
Coverage of clean air act
- Pollution from Stationary sources
- Pollution from Motor vehicle
- Pollution from other sources
- Fuels, additives, and substances
5.. other pollutants
