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Presidential Decree No. 984 providing for the revision of Republic Act No. 3931, commonly known as the Pollution Control Law, and for other purposes.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Institution Environmental planning Ecosystem preservation EIA Enforcement/compliance Pollution control Policy/planning Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act responds to need to modify the organizational structure of the National Pollution Control Commission to make it more effective and efficient in the discharge of its functions and responsive to the demands of the times occasioned by the accelerative phase of the country's industrialization program; it is necessary to maintain and strengthen the role of the Commission as the primary agency responsible for the prevention and control of environmental pollution. There is created an Inter-Agency Advisory Council, attached to the Commission. This Act amends almost all provisions of the principal Act, including provisions relating to the composition and organization of the Commission, its powers and duties, review of decisions, etc.

Full text
English
Website
r12.emb.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Amends

Republic Act No. 3931 creating the National Water and Air Pollution Control Commission.

Legislation | Philippines | 1964

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Freshwater resources management, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water quality standards, Industrial water use, Irrigation, Potable water, Sewerage, Water rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275).

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Freshwater pollution, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX