Republic Act No. 8749
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Republic Act No. 8749, also known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, is a comprehensive environmental law that establishes policies and regulations to prevent, control, and mitigate air pollution in the Philippines.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Philippine national law
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environmental law ⓘ |
| contains |
administrative sanctions for non-compliance
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penal provisions for air pollution violations ⓘ |
| country | Philippines ⓘ |
| creates |
Air Quality Management Fund
NERFINISHED
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Air Shed Governing Boards NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designatesImplementingAgency | Department of Environment and Natural Resources NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enactedBy | Congress of the Philippines NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| encourages |
development of air pollution prevention technologies
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use of cleaner fuels ⓘ |
| establishes |
National Air Quality Management Framework
NERFINISHED
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air quality guideline values ⓘ ambient air quality standards ⓘ emission standards for motor vehicles ⓘ emission standards for stationary sources ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
air pollution control
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air quality management ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Republic of the Philippines NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalCitation | RA 8749 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| officialName | Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| policyDeclaration |
promotion of sustainable development compatible with environmental protection
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recognition of the right to breathe clean air ⓘ |
| primaryImplementingAgency | Department of Environment and Natural Resources NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| prohibits |
burning of solid waste in open spaces
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use of leaded gasoline ⓘ |
| providesFor |
air quality monitoring and surveillance
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designation of airsheds ⓘ permits for air pollution sources ⓘ pollution control devices ⓘ public information and education on air quality ⓘ |
| purpose |
control air pollution
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maintain healthy air quality ⓘ mitigate air pollution ⓘ prevent air pollution ⓘ protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology ⓘ |
| region | Southeast Asia ⓘ |
| regulates |
emissions from mobile sources
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emissions from stationary sources ⓘ industrial air emissions ⓘ vehicular emissions ⓘ |
| sectorCovered |
commercial sector
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industrial sector ⓘ residential sector ⓘ transport sector ⓘ |
| shortName | Clean Air Act of 1999 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| signedBy | Joseph Estrada NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| signingPresident | Joseph Estrada NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1999 ⓘ |
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