GENERAL COMPLIANCE FOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Question 1

A comprehensive air quality management policy and program which aims to achieve and maintain healthy air for all Filipinos

Answer 1

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

Question 2

It states that whoever is responsible for damage to the environment should bear the costs associated with it

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Polluter Pays Principle

Question 2

“To achieve and maintain clean air that meets
the National Air Quality Guidelines for Criteria Pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the possible associated impacts on the economy of the Philippines”

Answer 2

CLEAN AIR ACT GOAL

Question 3

Any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the atmosphere, 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, detrimental, or injuries to public health, safety or
welfare or which will adversely affect their utilization for domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, or other purposes

Answer 3

Air pollution

Question 4

Any matter found in the atmosphere other than oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and the inert gases all in their natural or normal concentrations, that is detrimental to health or the environment, which includes but not limited to smoke, dust, soot, cinder, fly ash, solid particles of any kind, gases, fumes, chemical mists, contaminated steam and radioactive substances

Answer 4

Air pollutant

Question 5

The major pollutants of concern from combustion
are Particulate Matter (PM)

Answer 5

Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulfur Oxides (SOx), and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Question 6

Emissions means any material, other than uncombined water, which exists in a finely divided form as a liquid or solid

Answer 6

Particulate Matter (PM)

Question 7

Dependent on the sulfur content of the fuel. SOx from combustion are primarily sulfur dioxide (SO2), with a much lower quantity of sulfur trioxide (SO3) and gaseous sulfates. These compounds form as the organic sulfur in the fuel are oxidized during the combustion process

Answer 7

Gaseous Sulfur Oxides (Sox)

Question 8

A group of gases that are composed of nitrogen and oxygen. Emission characterized by operating temperatures of the combustion source. Higher temperature results to increase in NOx emissions.

Answer 8

Nitrogen Oxides (Nox)

Question 9

Bunker Fuel Oil

Answer 9

Gaseous Sulfur Oxides

Question 10

Emission from Diesel Internal Combustion Engine (Compressed ignition)

Answer 10

Nitrogen Oxides (Nox)

Question 11

A colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is slightly less dense than air. Emissions are dependent on combustion efficiency.

Answer 11

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Question 12

products of incomplete combustion

Answer 12

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Question 13

The quantity of any given metal emitted, in general,
depends on: - the physical and chemical properties of the metal itself;- the concentration of the metal in the coal;

Answer 13

Trace metals

Question 14

Standards for Good Air Quality

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National Ambient Air Quality Guidelines Values

Question 15

The Bureau shall, within ___ years from the effectivity of these Rules, design and establish an Ambient Air Monitoring Network for the assessment of ambient air quality.

Answer 15

two (2)

Question 16

Air pollutants for which the National Ambient Air Quality Guidelines Values have been established under the Clean Air Act of 1999

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Criteria pollutants

Question 17

The purpose of the ____ is to help you understand what local air quality means to your health.

Answer 17

Air Quality Index

Question 18

The ___focuses on health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air.

Answer 18

Air Quality Index

Question 19

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Answer 19

Good

Question 20

AQI Numerical Value for Good.

Answer 20

0 to 50

Question 21

Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concerns for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution

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Moderate

Question 22

AQI Numerical Value for Moderate

Answer 22

51 to 100

Question 23

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.

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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Question 24

AQI Numerical Value for Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

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101 to 150

Question 25

Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

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Unhealthy

Question 26

AQI Numerical Value for Unhealthy

Answer 26

151 to 200

Question 27

Health alert; everyone may experience more serious health effects

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Very Unhealthy

Question 28

AQI Numerical Value for Very Unhealthy

Answer 28

201 to 300

Question 29

Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.

Answer 29

Hazardous

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AQI Numerical Value for Hazardous

Answer 30

301 to 500

Question 31

are to be designated based on climate, weather, meteorology, and topology, and sources of air pollution that affect the interchange and diffusion of pollution in the surrounding atmosphere.

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Airsheds

Question 32

On May 18, 2004, DENR approved the "Designation of Leyte Geothermal Airshed and its Governing Board"

Answer 32

DENR DAO 2004-12

Question 33

On May 19, 2015, DENR approved the “Designation of Tacloban City Airshed and its Governing Board"

Answer 33

DENR DAO 2015-11

Question 34

What are covered by the Clean Air Act?

Answer 34

Mobile sources Point sources Area sources

Question 35

It refers to vehicles like cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and vans.

Answer 35

Mobile sources

Question 36

It refer to stationary sources such as industrial firms and smokestacks of power plants, hotels and other establishments.

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Point sources

Question 37

It refers to sources of emissions such as smoking, burning of garbage, dust from construction, unpaved roads, etc.

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Area sources

Question 38

The COC is to be issued by the DENR to the motor vehicle manufacturer, assembler or importer.

Answer 38

DENR

Question 39

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 ______

Answer 39

Certificate of Conformity (COC)

Question 40

The CAA thus provides for: ▪ The complete phase-out of leaded gasoline before the end of the year __

Answer 40

2000

Question 41

The CAA thus provides for: ▪ The lowering of the sulfur content of industrial diesel, from ___% to ___% .

Answer 41

0.5 % to 0.3 %

Question 42

The CAA thus provides for: The lowering of aromatics in unleaded gasoline from ___% maximum to ___% maximum;

Answer 42

45 % to 35 %

Question 43

The CAA thus provides for: ▪ The lowering of the sulfur content of automotive diesel, from___% to ___%.

Answer 43

0.2 % to 0.05 %

Question 44

The CAA thus provides for: the lowering of benzene in unleaded gasoline from __% maximum to __% maximum.

Answer 44

4% to 2%

Question 45

What is the Maximum Permissible Limit for Carbon Monoxide?

Answer 45

500 mg/NCM

Question 46

What is the Maximum Permissible Limit for NOx in existing source?

Answer 46

1000 mg/NCM as NO2

Question 47

What is the Maximum Permissible Limit for Hydrogen Sulfide?

Answer 47

100 ug/Ncm 0.07 ppm

Question 48

What is the Maximum Permissible Limit for Sulfur Dioxide?

Answer 48

340 - 470 ug/Ncm 0.13 - 0.18 ppm

Question 49

What is the Maximum Permissible Limit for Suspended Particulate Matter - TSP PM-10?

Answer 49

200-300 ug/Ncm

Question 50

Clarificatory Guidelines on the Conduct of the Stack Emission Tests by DENR-EMB and its Accredited Third-Party Source Emission Testing Firms ( TPSETF)

Answer 50

EMB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2016-008

Question 51

Guidelines on the Issuance of Permit to Operate (PTO) for Air Pollution Source Installation or Equipment (APSI/APSE) through the Online Permitting and Monitoring System (OPMS)

Answer 51

EMB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2020-17

Question 52

Standby Generator Sets (GS) shall not be required to operate not more than _____ hours annually

Answer 52

200

Question 53

Smoking is ban beginning on ________ in any of the following locations: ▪ Inside a public building; ▪ 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; or ▪ Any duly designated area which will be enclosed

Answer 53

May 25, 2001

Question 54

What are the prohibited act ?

Answer 54

Fugitive Particulates Volatile Organic Compounds or Organic Solvent Emissions Nuisance Open Burning

Question 55

_______ shall be a line bureau primarily responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Act pursuant to Section 34 thereof.

Answer 55

Environmental Management Bureau