Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, Republic Act No. 8749. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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