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Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, Republic Act No. 8749.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act providing for a comprehensive air pollution control policy and for other purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Basic legislation Air quality/air pollution Certification Emissions Hazardous substances Ozone layer Polluter pays principle EIA Environmental planning Environmental standards Pollution control Access-to-information Allocation/quota Environmental audit Human rights Policy/planning Public participation Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
15 days after publication.
Abstract

This Act establishes a comprehensive air pollution control policy for the country by preserving and protecting air quality, establishing an air quality management system, prohibiting certain forms of waste disposal, and regulating emissions. The Act consists of 7 Chapters and 51 sections: General Provisions (1); Air Quality Management System (2); Fuels, Additives, Substances and Pollutants (3); Institutional Mechanism (4); Actions (5); Fines and Penalties (6); Final provisions (7).

Full text
English
Website
pepp.emb.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implemented by

DENR Administrative Order No. 81 containing implementing rules and regulations of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.

Legislation | Philippines | 2000

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Department Administrative Order No. 2004-26 amending Rule XIX of DENR Administrative Order No. 2000-81 (Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 8749).

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Air quality/air pollution, Certification, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX