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PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

URDANETA CITY, CAMPUS
COLLEGE OF ENGINEEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION

SUBMITTED BY:
REINA QUINES
JOMMEL LICTAWA

SUBMITTED TO:
MS. MARIBEL AQUINO
INSTRUCTOR
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THE CLEAN AIR ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES

 Known as “Philippine Clean Air Act 1999”.

 An act providing for a comprehensive air pollution control policy and for other purposes.
 Approved on June 23, 1999

STATE PRINCIPLES

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

RECOGNITION OF RIGHTS OF CITIZENS

 The right to breath clean air;

 The right to utilize and enjoy all natural resources according to the principles of sustainable development;
 The right to participate in the formulation, planning, implementation and monitoring of environmental policies
and programs and in the decision-making process;
 The right to participate in the decision-making process concerning development policies, plans and programs
projects or activities that may have adverse impact on the environment and public health;
 The right be informed of the nature and extent of the potential hazard of any activity, undertaking or project
and to be served timely notice of any significant rise in the level of pollution and the accidental or deliberate
release into the atmosphere of harmful or hazardous substances;
 The right of access to public records which a citizen may need to exercise his or her rights effectively under
this act;
 The right to bring action in court or quasi-judical bodies to enjoin all activities in violation of environmental
laws and regulation, to compel the rehabilitation and clean -up of affected areas, and to seek the imposition of
penal sanctions against violators of environmental laws;
 The right to bring action in court for compensation of personal damages resulting from the adverse
environmental and public health impact of a project or activity.

DESIGNATION OF AIRSHEDS

The secretary of the DENR, upon recommendation of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), will
divide the country into different airsheds.
Airsheds are to be designated based on climate, weather, meteorology and topology, which affect the mixture
and diffusion of pollutants in the air, share common interests or face similar development problems.

MANAGEMENT OF AIRSHEDS

Airsheds are to be managed by multi-sectoral Governing Boards chaired by the DENR with representatives
from the local government concerned (province/city/municipality), the private sector, people’s organizations, NGOs
and concerned government agencies.

FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNING BOARD

 Formulate policies and standards subject to national laws

 Prepare a common action plan.
 Coordinate its members.
 Submit and publish an annual Air Quality Status Report for their airshed.
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What are covered by the Clean Air Act?

All potential sources of air pollution (mobile, point and area sources) must comply with the provisions of the
law. All emissions must be within the air quality standards.

 Mobile sources refer to vehicle like cars, trucks, buses, jeepneys, tricycles, motorcycles and vans.
 Point sources refer to stationary sources such as industrial firms and smokestacks of power plants, hotels and
other establishments.
 Area sources refer to sources of emissions other than the above. These include smoking, burning of garbage,
and dust from construction, unpaved grounds, etc.

The Clean Air Act sets the compliance mandates for mobile sources of air pollution, as follows:

 Exhaust emission standards for various mobile sources that are either in-use, new, rebuilt, and imported
second-hand have been set.
 All new motor vehicles classified under the Philippine National Standards 1891 of the Bureau of Product
Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry, whether locally assembled/manufactured or imported are
to be covered by a Certificate of Conformity (COC). The COC is to be issued by the DENR to the motor
vehicle manufacturer, assembler or importer.
 In-use motor vehicles will only be allowed renewal of their registration upon proof of compliance with
emission standards through actual testing by the Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) of the DOTC/LTO,
and authorized private emission testing centers.
 Rebuilt motor vehicles or imported second hand completely built-up or pre-regulated vehicles retrofitted with
secondhand engines will only be allowed registration or renewal of registration upon submission of a valid
Certificate of Compliance to Emission Standards (CCES) issued by the DOTC. The CCES will only be issued
if the exhaust emission standard for that specific motor vehicle is met, as verified by actual testing through the
MVIS.

PENALTIES

The Clean Air Act imposes severe penalties for smoke belchers. Smoke belching vehicles apprehended on the road
are subjected to emission testing by properly equipped enforcement teams from the DOTC/LTO or its duly deputized
agents. Violators will be subject to the following fines/penalties:

 1st offense P 1,000.00

 2nd offense P 3,000.00
 3rd offense P 5,000.00 (plus a seminar on pollution management)

Clean Fuels are needed to achieve clean air. The CAA thus provides for;

 The complete phase out of leaded gasoline before the end of the year 2000.
 The lowering of the sulfur content of industrial and automotive diesel, respectively, from 0.5% to 0.3% and
0.2% to 0.05%.
 The lowering of aromatics in unleaded gasoline from 45% maximum to 35% maximum, and the lowering of
benzene in unleaded gasoline from 4% maximum to 2% maximum.

WHAT WILL BE DONE TO POLLUTING INDUSTRIES?

 A fine of not more than 100,000.00 for every day of violation shall be charged against the owner of the
stationary source, until such time that standards have been met.
 For gross violation, the penalty is imprisonment of not less than 6 years but more than 10 years upon the
discretion of the court.

Smoking is banned beginning May 25, 2001, in any following locations;

The local government units are mandated to implement this provisions of the law. Penalty to violation of this
provision is 6months and one day to one year imprisonment, or a fine of 10,000.00.

 Inside a public location

 Enclosed public places including public vehicles and other means of transport.
 In any enclosed area outside of one’s private residence, private place of work.
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What can you do to help clean the air?

 For vehicle owners/motorists

 Maintain your vehicle by changing oil regularly(every 5000 km).
 Keep the engine well-tuned following owner’s manual
 Keep tires properly inflated
 Plan trips and observe proper driving habits.
 Remove unnecessary things from the trunk. Don’t overload and travel only at speed required by traffic
regulation and road conditions.

 For commuters:
 Try talking to the jeep/bus/tricycle driver about the high health risks of poor vehicle maintenance and
improper driving practices
 Patronize mass railway transit.

 At home
 Use low watt bulbs or energy saving lights
 Limit the use of air conditioning units and keep the temperature a few degrees higher
 Don’t burn garbage
 Avoid using aerosols
 Properly dispose of refrigerant, refrigeration equipment and used coolant.