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Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 Flashcards

1
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What RA is Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?

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RA 8749

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2
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what year was RA 8749 passed into law?

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1999

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what is RA 8749?

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Philippine Clean Air Act of 2009

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fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants

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smog

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5
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air-pollution related deaths in the Philippines

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45.3 for every 100,000 people

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according to a 2018 study by WHO, the Philippines ranks _____ on air-pollution related deaths

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third

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china air-pollution related deaths (2018)

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81.5 per 100,000

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Mongolia air-pollution related death

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48.8 per 100,000

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in 2020, the Philippines ranked ____ among southeast asian countries with the most polluted air

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6th

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top 6 countries with most polluted air in SEA

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  1. myanmar (91.58)
  2. vietnam (86.05)
  3. cambodia (78.19)
  4. laos (78.00)
  5. thailand (76.81)
  6. philippines (74.84)
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what does AQI stand for

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air quality index

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t or f: the higher the value of AQI, the more polluted the air

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T

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13
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two sources of air pollution

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anthropogenic sources
natural sources

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sub-sources in anthropogenic sources

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large stationary sources
small stationary sources
mobile sources

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examples of large stationary sources

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industries, power plants, and cement plants

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examples of small stationary sources

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households and small commercial boilers

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example of mobile sources

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traffic ; Motorcycles; Passenger cars and trucks; and. Commercial trucks and buses.

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natural biological and chemical phenomena which generate air emissions are regarded as

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non-anthropogenic or natural sources

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origin of natural sources:

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vegetation, plants, trees, soil, volcanoes, geothermal activities, wind erosion, and wildfire

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what is Philippine clean air act of 1999?

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An Act Providing For A Comprehensive Air Pollution Control Policy And For Other Purposes

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Implementing Rules and Regulations for RA 8749

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DAO 2000-81

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responsibilities of DENR-EMB

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  1. Oversees the Ambient Air
    Quality Monitoring
  2. Prepare Annual National Air
    Quality Status Reports
  3. Review and/or revise and
    publish annually a list of
    hazardous air pollutants with
    corresponding ambient
    guidelines values necessary
    for public health and safety
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23
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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

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National Air Quality Status Report

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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

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ambient air quality

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what is ambient air quality?

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26
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any type of solid particles in the air in the form of smoke, dust, and vapors

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particulate matter (PM)

27
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particulate matters exist in the forms of:

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smoke, dust, and vapors

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particulate matter is produced by:

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burning of diesel fuels by vehicles;
fossil fuels;
mixing and application of fertilizers and pesticides;
road construction;
industrial processes;
operation of woodstoves

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some microscopic particles in the air can be breathed into the lungs causing ____________ and ________

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increased respiratory disease and lung damage

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particles are defined by ________ for ________

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their diameter ;
air quality regulatory purposes

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PM10 includes particles ________ in diameter

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less than 10 micrometer

32
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PM2.5 includes particles _________ in diameter

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less than 2.5 micrometer

33
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diameter of human hair

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50-70 micrometer

34
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what does NAAQGV stand for?

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National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value

35
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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

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NAAQGV

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the NAAQGV shall be used for air quality management purposes such as

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determining time trends, evaluating stages of deterioration, or enhancement of air quality

37
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what is national ambient air quality guideline value?

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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.

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PM10 24-hour averaging volume

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less than or equal to 150 microgram/Ncm

microgram/normal cubic meter

39
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PM2.5 24-hour averaging volume

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less than or equal to 35 microgram/Ncm

40
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collects real-time measurements of ambient levels of air pollutants at more than 41 sites nationwide

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Air Quality Monitoring

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how may sites of air-quality monitoring are there nationwide

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41

42
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air-quality monitoring data will be used to:

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  • 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.
43
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what does NESSSAP

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National Emission Standards for Source Specific Air Pollutants

44
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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.

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Source Emission Test

45
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section 21

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Pollution from Motor Vehicles

46
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this agency shall implement the emission standards for motor vehicles set pursuant to and as provided in RA 8749

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Department of Transport and Communication

47
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what does DOTC stand for?

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Department of Transport and Communication

48
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section 46

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Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles

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No motor vehicles shall be registered with the _____ unless it meets the ________ set by ________

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DOTC; emission standards; DENR-EMB

50
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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

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Certificate of Conformity

51
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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

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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

52
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who accredits emission testing centers?

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DTI

53
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Role of LGU

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Reducing tricycle emissions
Anti smoke belching
Electric jeepneys
Bike ways and cycling
Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)

54
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the black smoke vehicles emit when there are incompletely burnt fuels due to faulty components

A

smoke belching

55
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is a bus-based public transport system designed to have much more capacity, reliability and other quality features than a conventional bus system

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Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)

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