Lecture 9: RA 8749 Flashcards
RA 8749
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
An act of providing for a _____ air pollution control ____ and for other purposes
comprehensive; policy
RA 8749 contains __ chapters and __ sections
7; 56
When was RA 87499 approved?
June 23, 1999
The State shall protect and advance the ____ of the people to a ____ and ____ ecology in accord with the _____ and ____ of nature.
right; balanced; healthful; rhythm; harmony
The state shall promote and protect the ____ environment to attain _____ development while recognizing the ____ responsibility of local government units to deal with environmental prroblems.
global; sustainable; primary
The State recognizes that the responsibility of cleaning the ____ and ____ is primarily _____.
habitat; environment; area-based
The state also recognizes the principle that “__________”
polluters must pay
The State recognizes that a clean and healthy environment is for the ___ of all and should, therefore, be the ____ of all
good; concern
Recognition of Rights of Citizens
- breathe clean air
- utilize and enjoy all natural resources
- participate in — of environmental policies
- participate in decision-making process of plans and programs
- be informed of the nature of potential hazard
- access public records
- bring action in court (enjoin activities violations)
- bring action in court (compensation of personal damages)
EMB
Environmental Management Bureau
are designed to be designated based on climate, weather, meteorology and topology, which affect the mixture and diffusion of pollutants in the air, share common interests or face similar development problems
Airsheds
Airsheds are to be managed by multi-sectoral ______ chaired by the ______ with representatives form the local governments concerned, etc.
Governing Boards; Secretary of the DENR
Function of Governing Boards
- Formulate policies and standards subject to national laws
- Prepare a common action plan
- Coordinate its members
- Submit and publish an annual Air Quality Status Report for their airshed
refer to vehicle like cars, trucks, buses, jeepneys, tricycles, motorcycles and vans.
Mobile Sources
refer to stationary sources such as industrial firms and smokestacks of power plants, hotels and other establishments.
Point Sources
refer to sources of emission other than the above. These include smoking, burning of garbage, and dust from construction, unpaved grounds, etc.
Area Sources
COC
Certificate of Conformity
MVIS
Motor Vehicle Inspection System
DOTC
Department of Transportation and Communication
LTO
Land Transportation Office
CCES
Certificate of Compliance to Emission Standards
1st offense fine
1000
2nd offense fine
3000
3rd offense fine
5000 plus seminar on pollution management
The complete phase out of ___ gasoline before the end of the year _____
leaded; 2000
The lowering of sulfur content of industrial and automotive diesel, respectively from ___ to ___ and from ____ to ____
0.5; 0.3; 0.2; 0.05
The lowering of aromatics in unleaded gasoline from ____ maximum to ____ maximum; and the lowering of benzene in unleaded gasoline from ____ maximum to ___ maximum.
45%; 35%; 4%; 2%
Further improvements on the fuel quality, excluding cleaner alternative fuels, will be spearheaded by the Department of ____
Energy
CAA
Civil Aviation Authority
A fine of not more than ______ for every day of violation shall be charged against the owner of a stationary source, until such time that standards have been met.
100,000
For gross violation, the penalty is imprisonment of not less than _____ but not more than ______ upon the discretion of the court.
6 years; 10 years
At the same time, the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) could close the firm through the issuance of a _____________.
Cease and Desist Order
PAB
Pollution Adjudication Board
IRR
Internal Rate of Return
Smoking is banned beginning ________
May 25, 2001
Smoking is banned beginning May 25, 2001, in any of the following locations:
inside public building
enclosed public spaces
enclosed area outside
duly designated area will be enclosed
Maintain your vehicle by changing oil regularly (every _____ kilometers)
5000
Keep the engine well ___ following the owner’s manual
tuned
Keep tires properly _____
inflated
