Lecture 9: RA 8749

Question 1

RA 8749

Answer 1

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 2

An act of providing for a _____ air pollution control ____ and for other purposes

Answer 2

comprehensive; policy

Question 3

RA 8749 contains __ chapters and __ sections

Answer 3

7; 56

Question 4

When was RA 87499 approved?

Answer 4

June 23, 1999

Question 5

The State shall protect and advance the ____ of the people to a ____ and ____ ecology in accord with the _____ and ____ of nature.

Answer 5

right; balanced; healthful; rhythm; harmony

Question 6

The state shall promote and protect the ____ environment to attain _____ development while recognizing the ____ responsibility of local government units to deal with environmental prroblems.

Answer 6

global; sustainable; primary

Question 7

The State recognizes that the responsibility of cleaning the ____ and ____ is primarily _____.

Answer 7

habitat; environment; area-based

Question 8

The state also recognizes the principle that “__________”

Answer 8

polluters must pay

Question 9

The State recognizes that a clean and healthy environment is for the ___ of all and should, therefore, be the ____ of all

Answer 9

good; concern

Question 10

Recognition of Rights of Citizens

Answer 10

1. breathe clean air
2. utilize and enjoy all natural resources
3. participate in — of environmental policies
4. participate in decision-making process of plans and programs
5. be informed of the nature of potential hazard
6. access public records
7. bring action in court (enjoin activities violations)
8. bring action in court (compensation of personal damages)

Question 11

EMB

Answer 11

Environmental Management Bureau

Question 12

are designed 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

Answer 12

Airsheds

Question 13

Airsheds are to be managed by multi-sectoral ______ chaired by the ______ with representatives form the local governments concerned, etc.

Answer 13

Governing Boards; Secretary of the DENR

Question 14

Function of Governing Boards

Answer 14

1. Formulate policies and standards subject to national laws
2. Prepare a common action plan
3. Coordinate its members
4. Submit and publish an annual Air Quality Status Report for their airshed

Question 15

refer to vehicle like cars, trucks, buses, jeepneys, tricycles, motorcycles and vans.

Answer 15

Mobile Sources

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Point Sources

Question 17

refer to sources of emission other than the above. These include smoking, burning of garbage, and dust from construction, unpaved grounds, etc.

Answer 17

Area Sources

Question 18

COC

Answer 18

Certificate of Conformity

Question 19

MVIS

Answer 19

Motor Vehicle Inspection System

Question 20

DOTC

Answer 20

Department of Transportation and Communication

Question 21

LTO

Answer 21

Land Transportation Office

Question 22

CCES

Answer 22

Certificate of Compliance to Emission Standards

Question 23

1st offense fine

Answer 23

1000

Question 24

2nd offense fine

Answer 24

3000

Question 25

3rd offense fine

Answer 25

5000 plus seminar on pollution management

Question 26

The complete phase out of ___ gasoline before the end of the year _____

Answer 26

leaded; 2000

Question 27

The lowering of sulfur content of industrial and automotive diesel, respectively from ___ to ___ and from ____ to ____

Answer 27

0.5; 0.3; 0.2; 0.05

Question 28

The lowering of aromatics in unleaded gasoline from ____ maximum to ____ maximum; and the lowering of benzene in unleaded gasoline from ____ maximum to ___ maximum.

Answer 28

45%; 35%; 4%; 2%

Question 29

Further improvements on the fuel quality, excluding cleaner alternative fuels, will be spearheaded by the Department of ____

Answer 29

Energy

Question 30

CAA

Answer 30

Civil Aviation Authority

Question 31

A fine of not more than ______ for every day of violation shall be charged against the owner of a stationary source, until such time that standards have been met.

Answer 31

100,000

Question 32

For gross violation, the penalty is imprisonment of not less than _____ but not more than ______ upon the discretion of the court.

Answer 32

6 years; 10 years

Question 33

At the same time, the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) could close the firm through the issuance of a _____________.

Answer 33

Cease and Desist Order

Question 34

PAB

Answer 34

Pollution Adjudication Board

Question 35

IRR

Answer 35

Internal Rate of Return

Question 36

Smoking is banned beginning ________

Answer 36

May 25, 2001

Question 37

Smoking is banned beginning May 25, 2001, in any of the following locations:

Answer 37

inside public building enclosed public spaces enclosed area outside duly designated area will be enclosed

Question 38

Maintain your vehicle by changing oil regularly (every _____ kilometers)

Answer 38

5000

Question 39

Keep the engine well ___ following the owner's manual

Answer 39

tuned

Question 40

Keep tires properly _____

Answer 40

inflated