Power point Presentation on Clean Air Act.pptx

This presentation aims to discuss prohibited acts as well as the penalties of RA 8749

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

2. Prohibited Acts and Penalties A. Violation of Standards for Stationary Sources 1. Fine of not more than P100,000.00 for every day of  violation 2. Fines shall be increased by at least 10% every 3 years 3. In addition to the fines, the PAB shall order closure, suspension of development, construction, or operations of  the stationary sources

3. Prohibited Acts and Penalties B. Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles 1. No motor vehicle shall be registered with the DOTC unless  it meets the emission standards 2. Any vehicle suspected of violation of emission standards, shall be subjected to an emission test For this  purpose, roadside inspection system shall be established

4. Prohibited Acts and Penalties B. Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles 3. If no violation = immediate release of vehicle 4. If there is violation = payment of penalty, surrender of license plate, & necessary repairs. Otherwise, vehicle will be impounded.

5. Prohibited Acts and Penalties B. Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles 5. driver and operator - undergo seminar plus the following penalties: a. First Offense - fine not more than P2,000.00 b. Second Offense - fine not less than P2,000.00 but not more than P4,000.00 c. Third offense - 1 year suspension & fine of not less than P4,000.00 and not more than P6,000.00

6. Prohibited Acts and Penalties Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles All law enforcement officials and deputized agents accredited shall undergo a mandatory training on emission standards and regulations. For this purpose,  the DENR, together with the DOTC, DTI, DOST, Philippine National Police (PNP) and other concerned  agencies and private entities shall design a training program

7. Prohibited Acts and Penalties C. Violations of all other provisions of the Act and of the rules and regulations thereof Fine of not less than P10,000 but not more than P100,000 or 6 months to 6 years  imprisonment or both If the offender is a juridical person, the officials directly in charge of the operations shall suffer the penalty provided

8. Prohibited Acts and Penalties D. Gross Violations 1. PAB shall recommend to file the appropriate criminal charges against the  violators 2. Gross Violations shall mean: a. 3 or more specific offenses within 1 year b. 3 or more specific offenses within 3 consecutive years c. Blatant disregard of the orders of the PAB d. Irreparable or grave damage to the environment

9. Prohibited Acts and Penalties D. Gross Violations 3. Imprisonment of not less than 6 years but not more than 10 years at the discretion of the court.   4. If the offender is a juridical person, the officials directly in charge of the operations shall suffer the penalty provided