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DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
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DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
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Air Pollution
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AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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AIR QUALITY MONITORING AND
INFORMATION NETWORK
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AIR QUALITY MONITORING AND
INFORMATION NETWORK
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ANNUAL NATIONAL AIR
QUALITY STATUS REPORT
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AIR QUALITY CONTROL ACTION
PLAN
AIRSHEDS
-shall be on the basis of, but not limited to, areas
with similar climate, meteorology and topology or areas
which share common interest or face similar development
programs, prospects or problems
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MANAGEMENT OF
NON-ATTAINMENT AREAS
NON-ATTAINMENT AREAS
-areas where specific pollutants have already
exceeded ambient standards.
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MANAGEMENT OF
NON-ATTAINMENT AREAS
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AIR POLLUTION CLEARANCES AND PERMITS
FOR STATIONARY SOURCES
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AIR POLLUTION CLEARANCES AND PERMITS
FOR STATIONARY SOURCES
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AIR POLLUTION CLEARANCES AND PERMITS
FOR STATIONARY SOURCES
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BAN ON INCINERATION
INCINERATION
Burning of municipal, bio-medical and hazardous
wastes, which process emits poisonous and toxic fumes.
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BAN ON INCINERATION
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POLLUTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES
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POLLUTION FROM OTHER SOURCES
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POLLUTION FROM OTHER SOURCES
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FUELS, ADDITIVES,
SUBSTANCES AND
POLLUTANTS
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FUELS AND ADDITIVES
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OTHER POLLUTANTS
Ozone-depleting Substances
Greenhouse Gases
Persistent Organic Pollutants
Radioactive Emissions
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INSTITUTIONAL
MECHANISM
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INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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FINES AND PENALTIES
STATIONARY SOURCES
A Fine of < P 100,000.00 for everyday of violation of standards
until such time that standards have been complied with
Shall be increased by at least 10% every 3 years to
compensate for inflation & to maintain the deterrent function
of the fine
Penalties for Gross Violation: Imprisonment of not less than 6
years but not more than 10 years at the discretion of the court
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FINES AND PENALTIES
MOBILE SOURCES
Exceedance of exhaust emission limits:
1st offense: P 1,000.00
2nd offense: P 3,000.00
3rd offense: P 5,000.00 + seminar on pollution control
management
If 3rd offense was committed w/in a year from the commission of
the 1st offense: suspension of MVR for 1 year
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FINES AND PENALTIES
BAN ON SMOKING
Imprisonment of 6 months and 1 day to 1 year; or
A fine of P 10,000.00
OPEN BURNING
A fine of not < P 10,000.00 but not > P 100,000.00; or
6 yrs. Imprisonment
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FINAL PROVISION
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APPROPRIATIONS
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IMPLEMENTING RULES AND
REGULATIONS
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EFFECTIVITY
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the
date of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circultion.
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QUIZ
1. What is RA 8749?
2. How many chapters does RA 8749 have?
3. When was RA 8749 approved?
4. It is 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.
5. It is the official blueprint with which all government agencies must comply
with to attain and maintain ambient air quality standards.
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QUIZ
6. RA 8749 shall take effect ____ days from the date of its publication.
7. An amount of _____ shall be appropriated for the initial implementation of
RA 8749.
8. Give at least one (1) government office that is involved in the
improvement of fuel composition for increased efficiency and reduced
emissions.
9. Burning of municipal, bio-medical and hazardous wastes, which process
emits poisonous and toxic fumes.
10. Areas where specific pollutants have already exceeded ambient
standards.
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