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RA 8749 Flashcards

1
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RA 8749 is also known as?

A. “Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.”
B. “Philippine Clean Air Act of 1998.”
C. “Philippine Clean Air Act of 2001.”
D. “Philippine Clean Air Act of 1997.”

A

A. “Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.”

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Enumerate

What are the five policies outlined according to Section 3 of RA 8749?

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(a) Formulate a holistic national program of air pollution management that shall be implemented by the government through proper delegation and effective coordination of functions and activities;

(b) Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens and industries through the application of market-based instruments;

(c) Focus primarily on pollution prevention rather than on control and provide for a comprehensive management program for air pollution;

(d) Promote public information and education and to encourage the participation of an informed and active public in air quality planning and monitoring; and

(e) Formulate and enforce a system of accountability for short and long-term adverse environmental impact of a project, program or activity. This shall include the setting up of a funding or guarantee mechanism for clean-up and environmental rehabilitation and compensation for personal damages.

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According to section 4 of RA 8749, what are the rights of the citizens in pursuant of this act?

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(a) The right to breathe clean air;

(b) The right to utilize and enjoy all natural resources according to the principles of sustainable development;

(c) The right to participate in the formulation, planning, implementation and monitoring of environmental policies and programs and in the decision-making process;

(d) The right to participate in the decision-making process concerning development policies, plans and programs projects or activities that may have adverse impact on the environment and public health;

(e) The right to be informed of the nature and extent of the potential hazard of any activity, undertaking or project and to be served timely notice of any significant rise in the level of pollution and the accidental or deliberate release into the atmosphere of harmful or hazardous substances;

(f) The right of access to public records which a citizen may need to exercise his or her rights effectively under this Act;

(g) The right to bring action in court or quasi-judicial bodies to enjoin all activities in violation of environmental laws and regulations, to compel the rehabilitation and cleanup of affected area, and to seek the imposition of penal sanctions against violators of environmental laws; and

(h) The right to bring action in court for compensation of personal damages resulting from the adverse environmental and public health impact of a project or activity.

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Means any matter found in the atmosphere other than oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and the inert gases in their natural or normal concentrations, that is detrimental to health or the environment.

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Air Pollutant

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Means any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the atmospheric air, or any discharge thereto of any liquid, gaseous or solid substances that will or is likely to create or to render the air resources of the country harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health

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Air pollution

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These values shall be used for air quality management purposes such as determining time trends, evaluating stages of deterioration or enhancement of the air quality, and in general, used as basis for taking positive action in preventing, controlling, or abating air pollution

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Ambient Air quality guideline values

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It means the general amount of pollution present in a broad area; and refers to the atmosphere’s average purity as distinguished from discharge measurements taken at the source of pollution

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Ambient air quality

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True or False

Certificate of Compliance (COC) is issued by DENR to vehicle manufacturers that shows a vehicle type meets the minimum requirements set by this act

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False. Certificate of Conformity

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True or False

“Eco-profile” means the geographic-based instrument for planners and decision-makers which present an evaluation of the environmental quality and the hazard susceptibility of an area.

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False. “Eco-profile” means the geographic-based instrument for planners and decision-makers which present an evaluation of the environmental quality and **carrying capacity **of an area.

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Any air contaminant, pollutant, gas stream or unwanted sound from a known source which is passed into the atmosphere

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Emission

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Include carbon dioxide, methane, oxides of nitrogen, chlorofluorocarbons, and the like

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Greenhouse gases

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Substances that present either short-term acute hazards and long-term toxicity upon repeated exposure.

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Hazardous substances

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Portion of medical waste that could transmit an infectious disease

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Infectious waste

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Difference between mobile source and motor vehicles

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Mobile source - Could be off-road.
Motor vehicle - Primarily for highway use

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The rating of the anti-knock characteristics of a grade or type of automotive gasoline

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Anti-Knock Index

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Means those substances that significantly deplete or otherwise modify the ozone layer in a manner that is likely to result in adverse effects of human health and the environment such as, but not limited to, chloroflourocarbons, halons and the like

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Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)

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These compounds resist photolytic, chemical and biological degradation, which shall include but not be limited to dioxin, furan, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

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Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

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Means any emissions and fumes which are beyond internationally - accepted standards, including but not limited to the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline values

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Poisonous and toxic fumes

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Any device or apparatus used to prevent, control or abate the pollution of air caused by emissions from identified pollution sources at levels within the air pollution control standards established by the Department

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Pollution Control Device

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20
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The Department shall establish Integrated Air Quality Improvement Framework within____

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6 months after the effectivity of this Act

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Give at least three members of the Board as stipulated in Section 9 of Clean Air Act

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a) Provincial Governors from areas belonging to the airshed;

b) City/Municipal Mayors from areas belonging to the airshed;

c) A representative from each concerned government agency;

d) Representatives from people’s organizations;

e) Representatives from non-government organizations; and

f) Representatives from the private sector

22
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Function of the Board according to the designation of airsheds

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a) Formulation of policies;

b) Preparation of a common action plan;

c) Coordination of functions among its members; and

d) Submission and publication of an annual Air Quality Status Report for each airshed.

23
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Implementing Rules and Regulations for RA 8749

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DENR Department Administrative Order No. 2000-81

24
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includes particles less than
10 µm in diameter

includes particles less than
2.5 µm in diameter

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PM 10
PM 2.5

25
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PM10 24-hour averaging =

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150 ug/Ncm

26
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PM2.5 24-hour averaging

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35 ug/Ncm

27
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True or False

The Department shall base such ambient air quality standards on World Health Organization (WHO) standards only.

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False. The Department shall base such ambient air quality standards on World Health Organization (WHO) standards, but shall not be limited to nor be less stringent than such standards.

28
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A special account in the National Treasury is hereby established to finance containment, removal, and clean-up operations of the Government in air pollution cases, guarantee restoration of ecosystems and rehabilitate areas affected by the acts of violators of this Act, to support research, enforcement and monitoring activities and capabilities of the relevant agencies, as well as to provide technical assistance to the relevant agencies.

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Air Quality Management Fund

29
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True or False

Financial liability instruments may be in the form a trust fund, environmental insurance, surety bonds, letters of credit, as well as self-insurance.

A

True.

Section 18. Financial Liability for Environmental Rehabilitation.

30
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As stipulated in Section 19 of RA 8749, how long and how often is the review and revision of stationary source standards?

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2 years upon effectivity and 2 years thereafter.

31
Q

True or False

In pursuant to section 19, emission limit of Nickel Carbonyl shall not exceed 0.5 mg/Ncm.

A

True

32
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True or False

“Other Stationary sources” is classified as a trade, process, industrial plant, or fuel burning equipment other than thermal power plants, industrial boilers, cement plants, incinerators and smelting furnaces.

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True

33
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What is the maximum limit of particulates in industrial areas?

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150 mg/ncm

34
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Maximum limit of particulates in smelting furnaces

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150 mg/ncm

35
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Existing industries, which are proven to exceed emission rates shall be allowed a grace period of _ for the establishment of an environmental management system and the installation of an appropriate air pollution control device : Provided, That an extension of not more than _ may be allowed by the Department on meritorious grounds.

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eighteen (18) months, twelve (12) months

36
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Defined as the burning of municipal, biomedical and hazardous waste, which process emits poisonous and toxic fumes is hereby prohibited.

A

Incineration

37
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True or False

The Ban on incineration also applies to traditional small-scale method of community/neighborhood sanitation “siga”.

A

False. Section 20. Ban on Incineration. Shall not apply to traditional small-scale method of community/neighborhood sanitation “siga”, traditional, agricultural, cultural, health, and food preparation and crematoria.

38
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Existing incinerators dealing with a biomedical wastes shall be out within ____________after the effectivity of this Act.

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three (3) years

39
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Fuel evaporative emission for spark-ignition engines shall not exceed ________ grams hydrocarbons per test. Likewise, it shall not allow any emission of gases from crankcase ventilation system into the atmosphere.

A

2.0

40
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The Department, in collaboration with the ____, shall develop an action plan for the control and management of air pollution from motor vehicles consistent with the Integrated Air Quality Framework.

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DOTC, DTI and LGUs,

41
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Which section stated the prohibition of utilization of leaded gasoline?

A. Section 19
B. Section 29
C. Section 39
D. Section 30

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B. Section 29. Prohibition on Manufacture, Import and Sale of leaded Gasoline and of Engines and/or Components Requiring Leaded Gasoline. - Effective not later than eighteen (18) months after the enactment of this Act, no person shall manufacture, import, sell, offer for sale, introduce into commerce, convey or otherwise dispose of, in any manner, leaded gasoline and engines and components requiring the use of leaded gasoline.

42
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How many years will be given as a grace period for non-conforming engines to comply with the use of unleaded fuel

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Five(5) years after the effectivity of this Act.

43
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Which international treaty/agreement does Section 30 adhere to?

A. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
B. Montreal Protocol
C. Kyoto Protocol
D. Paris Agreement

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B. Montreal Protocol

44
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This government agency shall regularly monitor environmental conditions including ozone depletion and greenhouse gases and in order to effectively guide air pollution monitoring and standard-setting activities.

A

PAGASA

45
Q

Which international treaty/agreement does Section 31 adhere to?

A. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
B. Montreal Protocol
C. Kyoto Protocol
D. Paris Agreement

A

A. UNFCCC

46
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How much is the fine for Violating the Standards for Stationary Sources

A

Not more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) for every day of violation against the owner or operator of a stationary source until such time that the standards have been complied with. Further, The fines herein prescribed shall be increased by at least ten percent (10%), every three (3) years to compensate for inflation and to maintain the deterrent function of such fines

47
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Section 46 violations regarding motorized vehicles

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a) First Offense - a fine not to exceed Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00);

b) Second Offense - a fine not less than Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) and not to exceed Four Thousand Pesos (P4,000.00); and

c) Third offense - one (1) year suspension of the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) and a fine of not less than Four Thousand Pesos (P4,000.00) and not more than Six thousand pesos (P6,000.00).

48
Q

An amount of ____ shall be appropriated for the initial implementation of this Act

A. 800 Million
B. 750 Million
C. 700 Million
D. 650 Million

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B. 750 Million

49
Q

Which Presidential Decree is repealed in this Act?
A. PD 1181
B. PD 1151
C. PD 1152
D. PD 1586

A

A. PD 1181

50
Q

When was the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 signed?

A

June 23, 1999

GEOL 413 (14 decks)

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