Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 Flashcards
What RA is Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
RA 8749
what year was RA 8749 passed into law?
1999
what is RA 8749?
Philippine Clean Air Act of 2009
fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants
smog
air-pollution related deaths in the Philippines
45.3 for every 100,000 people
according to a 2018 study by WHO, the Philippines ranks _____ on air-pollution related deaths
third
china air-pollution related deaths (2018)
81.5 per 100,000
Mongolia air-pollution related death
48.8 per 100,000
in 2020, the Philippines ranked ____ among southeast asian countries with the most polluted air
6th
top 6 countries with most polluted air in SEA
- myanmar (91.58)
- vietnam (86.05)
- cambodia (78.19)
- laos (78.00)
- thailand (76.81)
- philippines (74.84)
what does AQI stand for
air quality index
t or f: the higher the value of AQI, the more polluted the air
T
two sources of air pollution
anthropogenic sources
natural sources
sub-sources in anthropogenic sources
large stationary sources
small stationary sources
mobile sources
examples of large stationary sources
industries, power plants, and cement plants
examples of small stationary sources
households and small commercial boilers
example of mobile sources
traffic ; Motorcycles; Passenger cars and trucks; and. Commercial trucks and buses.
natural biological and chemical phenomena which generate air emissions are regarded as
non-anthropogenic or natural sources
origin of natural sources:
vegetation, plants, trees, soil, volcanoes, geothermal activities, wind erosion, and wildfire
what is Philippine clean air act of 1999?
An Act Providing For A Comprehensive Air Pollution Control Policy And For Other Purposes
Implementing Rules and Regulations for RA 8749
DAO 2000-81
responsibilities of DENR-EMB
- Oversees the Ambient Air
Quality Monitoring - Prepare Annual National Air
Quality Status Reports - Review and/or revise and
publish annually a list of
hazardous air pollutants with
corresponding ambient
guidelines values necessary
for public health and safety
contains a summary of the extent of air pollution in the country, an analysis and evaluation of the current state of air quality in the country, and trends and projections of air pollution
National Air Quality Status Report
refers to the atmosphere’s average purity in broad area as distinguished from discharge measurements taken at source of pollution or the present characteristic or nature of the surrounding atmosphere
ambient air quality
what is ambient air quality?
any type of solid particles in the air in the form of smoke, dust, and vapors
particulate matter (PM)
particulate matters exist in the forms of:
smoke, dust, and vapors
particulate matter is produced by:
burning of diesel fuels by vehicles;
fossil fuels;
mixing and application of fertilizers and pesticides;
road construction;
industrial processes;
operation of woodstoves
some microscopic particles in the air can be breathed into the lungs causing ____________ and ________
increased respiratory disease and lung damage
particles are defined by ________ for ________
their diameter ;
air quality regulatory purposes
PM10 includes particles ________ in diameter
less than 10 micrometer
PM2.5 includes particles _________ in diameter
less than 2.5 micrometer
diameter of human hair
50-70 micrometer
what does NAAQGV stand for?
National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value
refers to the concentration of air over specified periods classified as short-term and/or long-term which ae intended to serve as goals or objectives for the protection of health and/or public welfare
NAAQGV
the NAAQGV shall be used for air quality management purposes such as
determining time trends, evaluating stages of deterioration, or enhancement of air quality
what is national ambient air quality guideline value?
Refers to the concentration of air over specified periods classified as short term and/or long term which are intended to serve as goals or objectives for the protection of health and/or public welfare. This values shall be used for air quality management purposes such as determining time trends, evaluating stages of deterioration or enhancement of the air quality.
PM10 24-hour averaging volume
less than or equal to 150 microgram/Ncm
microgram/normal cubic meter
PM2.5 24-hour averaging volume
less than or equal to 35 microgram/Ncm
collects real-time measurements of ambient levels of air pollutants at more than 41 sites nationwide
Air Quality Monitoring
how may sites of air-quality monitoring are there nationwide
41
air-quality monitoring data will be used to:
- Determine the extent of pollution in the country, per type of pollutant and type of source.
- Analysis and evaluation of the current state, trends and projection of air pollution.
- Recommendations for necessary executive and legislative action.
what does NESSSAP
National Emission Standards for Source Specific Air Pollutants
a test procedure for the determination of compliance with DENR Source Emission Standards. It is also a test program which includes sampling, measurement and preparation of a test report that shall contain all pertinent data concerning the test program.
Source Emission Test
section 21
Pollution from Motor Vehicles
this agency shall implement the emission standards for motor vehicles set pursuant to and as provided in RA 8749
Department of Transport and Communication
what does DOTC stand for?
Department of Transport and Communication
section 46
Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles
No motor vehicles shall be registered with the _____ unless it meets the ________ set by ________
DOTC; emission standards; DENR-EMB
a certificate issued by the DENR-EMB to a vehicle manufacture/assembler or importer certifying that a particular new vehicle or vehicle type meets the requirements provided under RA 8749 and its rules and regulations
Certificate of Conformity
this agency is mandated to participate in the formulation of an Action Plan for control and management of air pollution from motor vehicles, assist in the formulation and implementation of the National Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
who accredits emission testing centers?
DTI
Role of LGU
Reducing tricycle emissions
Anti smoke belching
Electric jeepneys
Bike ways and cycling
Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)
the black smoke vehicles emit when there are incompletely burnt fuels due to faulty components
smoke belching
is a bus-based public transport system designed to have much more capacity, reliability and other quality features than a conventional bus system
Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)
