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Republic Act No. 8749

The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 establishes policies and penalties to regulate air pollution and protect air quality. It defines key terms like "air pollutant" and "air pollution". The law aims to promote a balanced ecology and sustainable development. It tasks the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to lead enforcement along with other agencies like the Department of Transportation, Department of Health, and local governments. The law penalizes acts like burning waste, violating vehicle emissions standards, and smoking in public places. Fines and imprisonment are among the penalties imposed based on the severity and repeat offenses of violations.

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Republic Act No. 8749

The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 establishes policies and penalties to regulate air pollution and protect air quality. It defines key terms like "air pollutant" and "air pollution". The law aims to promote a balanced ecology and sustainable development. It tasks the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to lead enforcement along with other agencies like the Department of Transportation, Department of Health, and local governments. The law penalizes acts like burning waste, violating vehicle emissions standards, and smoking in public places. Fines and imprisonment are among the penalties imposed based on the severity and repeat offenses of violations.

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BukSU COL LEGAL AID CLINIC

Republic Act No. 8749


"Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999."

Relevant terms
"Air pollutant" any matter found in the atmosphere that is
detrimental to health or the environment, which includes but not
limited to smoke,
"Air pollution" any alteration of the physical, chemical and
biological properties of the atmospheric air, or any discharge
thereto of any liquid, gaseous or solid substances that will or is
likely to create or to render the air resources of the country
harmful.
"Ambient air quality" the general amount of pollution present
in a broad area; and refers to the atmosphere's average purity as
distinguished from discharge measurements taken at the source
of pollution;

Purpose of the Law


Protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced
and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and
harmony of nature.
Promote and protect the global environment to attain
sustainable development while recognizing the primary
responsibility of local government units to deal with
environmental problems.
Recognizes that the responsibility of cleaning the habitat
and environment is primarily area-based.
Recognizes the principle that "polluters must pay".
Recognizes that a clean and healthy environment is for the
good of all and should, therefore, be the concern of all.

Policies
Formulate a holistic national program of air pollution
management that shall be implemented by the government
through proper delegation and effective coordination of
functions and activities;
Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens
and industries through the application of market-based
instruments;
Focus primarily on pollution prevention rather than on
control and provide for a comprehensive management
program for air pollution;
Promote public information and education and to encourage
the participation of an informed and active public in air
quality planning and monitoring; and
Formulate and enforce a system of accountability for short
and long-term adverse environmental impact of a project,
program or activity. This shall include the setting up of a
funding or guarantee mechanism for clean-up and
environmental rehabilitation and compensation for personal
damages.
Agency/office involved in the enforcement of law
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) – Act as overall of the lead agency; issue rules and
regulations in the implementation of the Act.
1. Motor vehicle inspection system:
Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC)
2. Private emission testing centers:
DOTC-LTO
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
3. Pollution Monitoring
Department of Science and Technology ( DOST)
Department of Energy (DOE)
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and astronomical
Service Administration (PAGASA)
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)
4. Public Awareness
Department of Education (DepEd),
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ,
Department of Interior and Local Governments (DILG)
Philippine Information Agency ( PIA)

Acts Penalized under the Law

Burning of Municipal Waste


Burning of Hazardous Substances and Wastes
Burning of Bio-Medical Waste.
Smoking in Public Places
Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles.

Penalties for violation of the law


Violation of Standards for Stationary Sources.- A fine
of not more than One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) for every day of violation against the owner
or operator of a stationary source until such time that the
standards have been complied with.

Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles.-


a.First Offense - a fine not to exceed P2,000.00);
b.Second Offense - a fine not less than P2,000.00 and not to
exceed P4,000.00
c.Third offense - one (1) year suspension of the Motor Vehicle
Registration (MVR) and a fine of not less than P4,000.00 and
not more than P6,000.00
Smoking in Public Places - 6 months and 1 day to 1 year
of imprisonment or a fine of ten thousand pesos (P10,000).

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