The 1970 extension is sometimes called the muskie act because of the central role maine senator edmund muskie played in drafting the content of the bill. Assessment of the effectiveness of measures under the. Ecological solid waste management act of 2000ra 9003. The caa sets forth air quality standards and requirements to control pollutant release. The plain english guide to the clean air act pdf epa. Epa is developing air toxics emissions standards for power plants under the clean air act section 112, consistent with the d. Clean air act text overview of the clean air act and air. An act relating to the prevention and minimising of air pollution. Despite these advances, the clean air act is under threat from both the legislative and executive branches of the government. A summary of the act and its major requirements congressional research service 1 introduction the authorities and responsibilities of the environmental protection agency epa derive primarily from a dozen major environmental statutes. Legislation passed since then has made several minor changes. It is one of the united states first and most influential modern environmental laws, and one of the most comprehensive air quality laws in the world. Jun 23, 2006 the 1990 clean air act amendments required epa to regulate 190 pollutants from these sources through a multifaceted regulatory program.
The clean air act, 1963 was a legislation that offered federal research aid, urged the development of state control agencies, and involved the federal government in interstate pollution issues. Department of energy laboratory operated by midwest research institute battelle bechtel contract no. This act seeks to consolidate the clean air acts of 1956 and 1968 and certain related enactments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the law commission and the scottish law commission part i is concerned with dark smoke and the prohibition of dark smoke from chimneys. The last major change in the law, the clean air act amendments of 1990, was enacted by congress in 1990.
Nrdc legislative facts the clean air act is a genuine american success story and one of the most effective tools in u. Amended by protection of constitutional democracy against terrorist and related activities act 33 of 2004. The federal advisory committee act, referred to in subsec. Interpretation in this act, unless the context requires otherwise air contaminant means any solid, liquid or gas, or any combination of solids, liquids and gases, whose presence in the air results directly or indirectly from the activities of man. Amended in 1977 and again in 1990, the caa has spawned thousands of pages of regulations covering numerous sources of air emissions. Epa intends to propose air toxics standards for coal and oilfired electric generating units by march 16, 2011 and. This act shall be known as the philippine clean air act of 1999. Clean air act the clean air act is a united states federal law enacted by congress, and signed by president lyndon b. Circuits opinion pdf 18pp, 51k, about pdf regarding the clean air mercury rule camr. The clean air act 1956 was an act of the parliament of the united kingdom enacted principally in response to londons great smog of 1952. Department of health, education and services to create and enforce auto emission standards.
To achieve this end, the framework for sustainable development shall be. November 15, 1990 marks a milestone in clean air act history, the signing of the 1990 amendments. Its goals are to use safe loweremitting alternatives, employ lowemission. To achieve this end, the framework for sustainable development shall be pursued. These amendments set the stage for protecting the ozone layer, reducing acid rain and toxic pollutants, and improving air quality and visibility.
Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Air toxics are those pollutants that are known or suspected of causing cancer or other serious health effects, such as developmental effects or birth defects. Section 112g of the clean air act technology transfer. The impact of the clean air act pubmed central pmc. A bill to amend the clean air act to provide for attainment and maintenance of health protective national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes. Portable document format pdf is a file format created by adobe systems for document exchange. Pdf is used for representing twodimensional documents in a manner independent of the application software, hardware, and operating system.
An act providing for a comprehensive air pollution control policy and for other purposes be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the philippines in congress assembled. The benefits and costs of the clean air act from 1990 to. Under the clean air act amendments of 1990, epa is required to regulate large or majorindustrial facilities that emit one or more of 188 listed hazardousair pollutants air toxics. Presentation of philippine clean water act of 2004 rehne gibb larena. It was amended first by the clean air act amendment in 1966, then by the clean air act extension of 1970 84 stat. Act eswm the indigenous peoples right act of 1997 ipra philippine clean air act of 1999 autonomous region of muslim mindanao armm national integrated protected area system law of 1991 nipas executive order on communitybased forest management of 1995 cbfm strategy. It requires the environmental protection agency epa to develop and enforce regulations to protect the general public from exposure to airborne contaminants that. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 524k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Short title this act shall be known as the philippine clean air act of 1999. Costs of the clean air act 1990 to 2010 pdf654 pp, 8 mb, november 1999. The caa sets forth airquality standards and requirements to control pollutant release.
Historical sources of funds federal grants, permit fees, and general revenues historically, state and local air agencies have relied on three sources of rev enues to support air programs federal grants available under section 105 of the clean air act, a variety of fees and charges. The 1999 philippine clean air act was finally enacted into law in june this year as republic act 8749, after several years debate in both the senate and the house of representatives. Assessment of the effectiveness of measures under the clean air act 1993. The clean air act has prevented many people from getting sick, but there is still work to be done to keep our air clean. Presentation of philippine clean water act of 2004 rehne. An act to consolidate the clean air acts 1956 and 1968 and certain related. Chapter 1 general provisions article 1 basic air quality policies section 1.
Epa intends to propose air toxics standards for coal and oilfired electric generating units by march 16, 2011 and finalize a rule by november 16, 2011. The clean air act, 1990 as amended, requires federal agencies to assess the impact that projects will have on air quality and to take actions to prevent air quality degradation. An act to consolidate the clean air acts 1956 and 1968 and certain related enactments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the law commission and the scottish law commission. The plain english guide to the clean air act pinal county. The clean air act caa is the comprehensive federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. Nov 11, 2009 ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999 smokefree albay network.
The clean air act includes a variety of approaches for dealing with pollution released by large industrial sources. Opportunities for promoting renewable energy final report december 11, 2000 national renewable energy laboratory 1617 cole boulevard golden, colorado 8040393 nrel is a u. Oct 21, 2015 ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999 1. Regulations about local authority functions under sections 34, 35 and 36. Due to inconsistencies among state air programs, uncertainties in the scientific bases for the various criteria, and the jurisdictional obstacles to resolving regional and transboundary air quality concerns, congress strengthened the federal role in air pollution control in the clean air act of 1970. On november 15, 1999, epa issued the second in this series of reports, the. A certificate of conformity issued by the department of environment and natural resources to vehicle manufacturer. The acid rain program employs a capandtrade program. For complete classification of this act to the code, see short title note set out under section 7401 of this title and tables. Philippine laws in protecting environtment elly brent baldovino. Johnson to control air pollution on a national level.
Tribal nations role in its 1990 revision of the clean air act, congress recognized that indian tribes have the authority to implement air pollution control programs. The act provides for the creation of a national program of air pollution management focusing primarily on pollution prevention. For more than forty years, the clean air act has cut pollution as the u. The benefits and costs of the clean air act from 1990 to 2020. The philippine clean air act of 1999 republic act 8749 salient features of the act the state shall pursue a policy of balancing development and environmental protection. Act, giving the federal government authority to clean up air. The united states has made great progress since 1970 in cleaning the air, but the job is far from complete. Summary report 3 the extent to which estimated benefits exceed estimated costs and an in. Clean air act of 1999 republic act 8749 link to the pdf version of the philippines clean air act. This act shall be known as the philippine clean air act of.
This report provides a concise summary of one of those statutes, the clean air act. Bush in 1989, the clean air act amendments of 1990 substantially strengthened the clean air act, or caafirst passed in 1970in. Relation to the pollution prevention and control act 1999 and regulatory reform. It was sponsored by the ministry of housing and local government in england and the department of health for scotland, and was in effect until 1993. The strength of the state programs is enhanced by relying on a diversity of funding sources. 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.
Epas tribal authority rule gives tribes the ability. Governance and local empowerment in the environment and. It requires the environmental protection agency epa to develop and enforce regulations to protect the. B savings clause for vehicle inspection and maintenance i for any marginal area or, within the administrators discretion, portion thereof, the plan for which already includes, or was required by section 172b11b as in effect immediately before the date of the enactment of the clean air act amendments of 1990 to have included. The clean air act is a federal law enacted by the united states congress to control air pollution on a national level from both stationary sources such as coal fired power plants and mobile sources such as automobiles and trucks. The amendments in 1970 were an entirely rewritten version of the original clean air act. Application of the nomographs indicates that removing the clean air act requirements for approval of stack heights for small boilers national renewable energy laboratory 1617 cole boulevard golden, colorado 8040393 nrel is a u. While epa issues federal standards, state and local agencies generally administer these standards, and some develop their own rules to complement the federal standards. This act seeks to consolidate the clean air acts of 1956 and 1968 and certain related enactments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the law commission and the scottish law commission. Ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999 smokefree albay network. The clean air act is the law that defines epas responsibilities for protecting and improving the nations air quality and the stratospheric ozone layer.
The benefits and costs of the clean air act, 1990 to 2010 first. Clean air act overview ben lieberman enacted in 1970, the clean air act caa is the most complex, comprehensive, and costly environmental statute in existence. Significant changes to the clean air act were enacted in the clean air act amendments of 1990, specifically targeting four areas. Overview of the clean air act and air pollution us epa.
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