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Philippine Clean Air Act 1999 Overview

The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 establishes the country's comprehensive air pollution control policy. It declares principles of sustainable development, polluter responsibility, and shared responsibility for environmental protection. The law's policies are to balance development and environmental protection through coordinated government programs, market-based citizen and industry cooperation, prevention-focused management, and public education and participation in air quality planning.

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Philippine Clean Air Act 1999 Overview

The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 establishes the country's comprehensive air pollution control policy. It declares principles of sustainable development, polluter responsibility, and shared responsibility for environmental protection. The law's policies are to balance development and environmental protection through coordinated government programs, market-based citizen and industry cooperation, prevention-focused management, and public education and participation in air quality planning.

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REPUBLIC ACT No.

8749
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Chapter 1
General Provisions
Article One
Basic Air Quality Policies
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Clean Air Act of
1999."
SEC. 2. Declaration of 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".
Finally, the State recognizes that a clean and healthy environment is for the good of all
and should, therefore, be the concern of all.
SEC. 3. Declaration of Policies. - The State shall pursue a policy of balancing
development and environmental protection. To achieve this end, the frame work for
sustainable development shall be pursued. It shall be the policy of the State to:
(a) 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;
(b) Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens and industries
through the application of market-based instruments;
(c) Focus primarily on pollution prevention rather than on control and provide for a
comprehensive management program for air pollution;
(d) Promote public information and education and to encourage the participation of
an informed and active public in air quality planning and monitoring; and
(e) Formulate and enforce a system of accountability for short and long-term

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