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GROUP 1 - RA 8749 Flashcards

1
Q

Philippine clean air act of 1999

A

RA 8749

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2
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air that has no harmful levels of pollutants (dirt and chemicals) in it. Clean air is good for people to breathe.

A

clean air

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3
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most polluted city in philippines

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2 - makati, national capital region

Top 1 - taguig, national capital region
Top 2 - Makataki, national capital region

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4
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calabarzon most polluted city ranking

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1 - rizal
2 - batangas
3 - muntinlupa
4 - silang
5 - calamba
6 - carmona

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5
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how does ph rank globally in air pollution?

A

79/134

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6
Q

which country had the worst air quality in 2023

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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

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7
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otherwise known as Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

A

Republic act 8749

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8
Q

comprehensive air pollution control policy and program which aims to achieve and maintain healthy air for all Filipinos

A

republic act 8749

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9
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It has 7 chapters, 56 sections

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RA 8749

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10
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the law adheres to the constitutional right of people to “a balance and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm of nature”

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RA 8749

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11
Q

RA 8748 was signed by the former president ________ on ________

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joseph estrada ; june 23, 1999

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12
Q

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

A

“Stationary source”

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13
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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

A

Pollution from Motor Vehicles

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14
Q

coverage of clean air act

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Pollution from Other Sources
Fuels, Additives, and Substances
Other Pollutan

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15
Q

The Secretary of DENR upon
reccomendation of the
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), will divide the country into different airsheds.

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designation of airsheds

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16
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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

A

climate, weather, meteorology, topology

17
Q

Airsheds are to be managed by
______
chaired by the ______
(province/city/municipality), the
private sector, people’s
organizations, NGO’s and
concerned government agencies.

A

multi-sectoral Governing Boards ; Secretary of the
DENR with representatives from
the local governments
concerned

18
Q

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

A

100, 000

19
Q

fine prescribed shall be increased by at least ____ every three years to compensate for inflation and to maintain the deterrent function of such fines

A

10%

20
Q

first offense for motor vehicles

A

not to exceed 2, 000

21
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second offense for motor vehicles

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not less than 2,000 and not to exceed 4,000

22
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third offense for motor vehicles

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1 year suspension of motor vehicle registration and a fine of not less than 4,000 and not more than 6, 000

23
Q

other provision in the act

A

fine not less than 10, 000 but not more than 100, 000 or six months to six years imprisonment or both shall be imposed

24
Q

How polluted is the ph?

A

moderate - average PM 2.5 concentration

25
Q

Most polluted city in ph (2023)

A

Mandaluyong, NCR

26
Q

The Secretary of DENR upon reccomendation of the ______ will divide the country into different airsheds

A

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)

27
Q

Who will divide the country into different airsheds

A

Secretary of DENR

28
Q

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

A

Airsheds

29
Q

Coverage of clean air act

A
  1. Pollution from Stationary sources
  2. Pollution from Motor vehicle
  3. Pollution from other sources
  4. Fuels, additives, and substances
    5.. other pollutants

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