Federal clean air act in 1963, the united states congress recognized the potential impacts of air pollution on the environment. Actions to implement the clean air act have achieved dramatic reductions in air pollution, preventing hundreds of thousands of cases of serious health effects each year. Of the heattrapping pollutants emitted by sources in the. The clean air act highlights of the 1990 amendments on november 15, 1990 the clean air act was revised with overwhelming bipartisan support and signed into law by president george h. Clean air act house office of the legislative counsel.
Between 1992 and 2005, mtbe had been used at higher concentrations in some gasoline to fulfill the oxygenate requirements set by congress in the 1990 clean air act amendments. The clean fuel fleet program us department of energy. It held that the clean air act as applied in setting the new public health air quality standards for ozone smog and. The plain english guide to the clean air act provides a brief introduction to the 1990 clean air act. Ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999 smokefree albay network. 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. Civil cases and settlements by statute enforcement us epa. Structuring power plant emissions standards under section 111d of the clean air act m. Filing whistleblower complaints under the clean air act employees are protected from retaliation for reporting alleged violations regarding air emissions from area, stationary, and mobile sources. Regulation under the clean air act relies on state implementation plans, which dont fit with an international problem such as climate change. State implementation plans are just one of a whole set of different tools that the clean air act actually uses to reduce air pollution levels. The 1970 clean air act required states to develop state implementation plans for how they would meet new national ambient air quality standards by 1977.
The pab shall assist the public prosecutor in the litigation of the case. Pdf is used for representing twodimensional documents in a manner independent of the application software, hardware, and operating system. 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. 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. The state shall pursue a policy of economic growth in a manner consistent with the protection, preservation and revival of the quality of our fresh, brackish and marine waters. Since that time, the caa was amended in 1970, 1977, and most recently in. The clean fuel fleet program as part of the clean air act amendments caaa what is cffp. 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. Read more download pdf file download implementing rules and regulations. A certificate of conformity issued by the department of environment and natural resources to vehicle manufacturer. Goal 1 clean air and global climate change an overview u. Amended in 1977 and again in 1990, the caa has spawned thousands of pages of regulations covering numerous sources of air emissions. United states office of air quality epa454r99003 environmental protection planning and standards june 1999 agency research triangle park, nc 27711. This consolidated list has been prepared to help firms handling.
Covered employees the clean air act caa prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for engaging in protected activities pertaining to. Since 1990 there has been approximately a 50% dec line emissions of key air pollutants. The agency may act independently or may file its own enforcement action in cases where. This report summarizes the clean air act and its major regulatory requirements. Summary of monetized benefits for human health and welfare effects100. The clean air act highlights of the 1990 amendments. In this section, i have included only about half of the provisions that dealt mainly with state environmental policies, motor vehicle pollution, fuels. Federal acquisition circular fac 9715 amends the federal acquisition regulation far as specified below. Created by the national alternative fuels hotline september, 1998 the clean fuel fleet program as part of the clean air act amendments caaa what is cffp. Clean air act of 1999 republic act 8749 link to the pdf version of the philippines clean air act.
The principal statute addressing air quality concerns, the clean air act was first enacted in 1955, with major revisions in 1970, 1977, and 1990. 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. Section 111 of the clean air act provides for the establishment of nationwide. In a 2005 rulemaking, after conducting a thorough analysis of the language and legislative history of the two versions, epa described one way to reconcile them in a manner that comported with the overall thrust of the clean air act. Short title this act shall be known as the philippine clean air act of 1999. The law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the national air quality guideline values for criteria pollutants, throughout the philippines, while minimizing the possible associated impacts to the economy. The 1990 amendments to the clean air act were signed into law by president bush on november 15, 1990. The united states army corps of engineers usace within dod is responsible for administering laws for the protection and preservation of waters of the united states.
Years of policy innovation, at 5 2012, available at. 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. State and local governments have passed supplemental legislation to fill in gaps left by the federal mandates. Nrdc legislative facts the clean air act is a genuine american success story and one of the most effective tools in u. In 1998, epa issued a rule limiting voc emissions from consumer products.
The plain english guide to the clean air act united states of. The clean air act has helped change the way many of us work or do business. The clean air act section 111d of the clean air act state plan structure describing future outreach opportunities note. This report calculated that the additional benefits of the 1990 clean air. The infamous scrubber regulations in the 1977 clean air act, which should win the bootleggerbaptist award for the 1970s, offer the best illustration of bootleggers bene. Epa456k07001 environmental protection research triangle park, nc april 2007. Valuing the clean air act institute for policy integrity. The philippines clean air act of 1999 republic act no. This act shall be known as the philippine clean air act of 1999. Frequently asked questions congressional research service 2 the u. Overview of the clean air act and air pollution us epa. The clean air act amendments of 1990 caaa of 1990 have significantly increased the responsibilities of both federal and state agency programs for evaluating and maintaining air pollutant emissions compliance. Short title this act shall be known as the philippine clean air act.
Civil penalties for violations that occur prior to such date and do not continue after such date shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the clean air act 42 u. The clean air act defines epas responsibilities for protecting and improving the nations air quality and the stratospheric ozone layer. Toxic pollution from power plants pollutes our air sending hundreds of thousands of americans to hospitals and emergency rooms every year. The clean air act and high gasoline prices ben lieberman the high price of gasoline has emerged as a major issue in recent years. Policy evolution under the clean air act harvard kennedy school. The first legislation involving air pollution was enacted in 1955, and authorized funds for air pollution research.
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 prospective study of the clean air act focuses on the effects of the 1990 clean air act amendments from 1990 through 2010 by estimating the incremental benefits of the 1990 amendments. The clean air council serves in an advisory capacity to make recommendations to the dep regarding air matters annual public hearings as part of its charter, the clean air council annually holds a public hearing on a current topic of interest. A summary of the act and its major requirements congressional research service summary this report summarizes the clean air act and its major regulatory requirements. Prior work provides evidence that local public goods provision, including public works in. Final rule this federal register notice provides epas rationale for the 1999 revisions to the air quality index used by states for daily reporting to the general public in accordance with section 319 of the clean air act. In 1999 a followup analysis projecting costs and benefits from 19902010 was released. The impact of the clean air act pubmed central pmc. As a result, congress passed the first clean air act caa regulating air pollution causing activities.
D if, after the date of the enactment of the clean air act amendments of 1990, the administrator modifies the method of determining compliance with the national primary ambient air quality standard, a design value or other indicator comparable to 0. It was followed eight years later by legislation to control air. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title clean air act. Congress amended the law in 1990, creating several initiatives to reinforce one of the original goals of the caa to reduce.
An act to consolidate the clean air acts 1956 and 1968 and certain related. Ppt clean air act clean air act united states air pollution. In the united states, the clean air acts include the air pollution control act of 1955, clean air act of 1963, air quality act of 1967, the clean air act extension of 1970, and clean air act amendments in 1977 and 1990. Nov 11, 2009 goal 1 clean air and global climate change an overview u. A history of the clean air act and environmental protection agency 2, 3 key federal legislation related to clean air is summarized below table i.
This act shall be known as the philippine clean water act of 2004. Whenever a person has failed to comply with an order issued under subsection b2, the secretary may file a civil action in the united states district court for the district in which the violation was found to occur to enforce such order. Although the 1990 clean air act is a federal law covering the entire country, the states do much of the work to carry out the act. Details displaying ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999. Philippine clean air act of 1999 ra 8749 by charmyl. Act 8 is also called the clean indoor air act of 2006.
In a 2005 rulemaking, after conducting a thorough analysis of the language and legislative history of the two versions, epa described one way to reconcile them in a manner that comported with the overall thrust of the clean air act amendments of 1990. Section 609 of the clean air act caa directs epa to establish requirements to prevent the release of refrigerants during the servicing of mvacs and mvaclike appliances and to require recycling of used refrigerants. The members of nacaa have primary responsibility under the clean air act for implementing our nations clean air program. Overview on ra 8749 the philippine clean air act of 1999. Link to the pdf version of the philippines clean air act. Starkist clean water act, clean air act, resource conservation and recovery and emergency planning and community right to know act settlement. Portable document format pdf is a file format created by adobe systems for document exchange. The plain english guide to the clean air act pdf epa.
Oct 21, 2015 ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999 1. The amendments built off the existing structure of the original clean air act, but went beyond those requirements to tighten and clarify implementation goals and. Clean air act 1993 1993 chapter 11 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. Philippine clean air act of 1999 ra 8749 summary of clean air act summary of clean air act. Half of all americans live in areas with unhealthy air. The increased cost of crude oil is the main contributor to the pain consumers feel at the pump, but federal environmental regulations under the clean air act caa also are taking a substantial toll.
Purpose todays webinar is part of epas overall outreach strategy to communities on the clean power plan. Mvaclike appliances are mechanical vapor compression, opendrive compressor. This summary covers some of the important provisions of the 1990 clean air act and may help you understand what is in the law and how it may affect you. A copy of the act and other information be found here. Act or its implementing rules and regulations, any citizen may file an appropriate civil, criminal or. In actions brought under this subsection, the district courts. The epa has allowed the individual states to elect. In turn, this increased responsibility has generated a need for more personnel. To achieve this end, the framework for sustainable development shall be pursued.
The clean air acts economic benefits past, present and future. S 34, 56 amends hazardous substances act 15 of 1973. The plain english guide to the clean air act overview of. In 2000, the environmental protection agency epa determined that mercury emissions from these sources should be regulated, but the agency has not set a maximum achievable control technology mact standard, as the clean air act requires. Structuring power plant emissions standards under section. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Amended by protection of constitutional democracy against terrorist and related activities act 33 of 2004. 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. Relation to the pollution prevention and control act 1999 and regulatory reform. It protects employees and the public from the health hazards of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in worksites and public places. It sets limits on how much of those air pollutants can be in the air anywhere in the united states. This presentation traces the origins of the clean air act, which is federal. Clean air act caa whistleblower protection program. Item i pollution control and clean air and water far case 97033 this final rule amends the far to remove subpart 23.
Some power plants, however, must reduce mercury emissions to comply with state laws or consent decrees. List of lists consolidated list of chemicals subject to the emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra and section 112r of the clean air act this consolidated chemical list includes chemicals subject to reporting requirements under the emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra, also known as title iii of the. Department of justice doj filed a civil complaint on behalf of epa in federal court on january 4, 2016. Lueans the actual market value minerals or mineral products frorn its mining arca as ia. The clean air act caa was passed in 1970 to improve air quality nationwide. Miles keogh confirmed as new executive director of the. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title clean air act. The epa estimates that power plant pollution causes 60,000 premature deaths annually. The arkansas clean indoor air act of 2006 is an act to protect workers in arkansas from secondhand smoke in the workplace and to protect the citizens of arkansas from secondhand smoke in public places. Under the clean air act, epa sets limits on certain air pollutants. In this paper, i use the 1972 clean water act hereinafter cwa requirements on local wastewater infrastructure to test whether municipal growth is enhanced or depressed by compliance with federal mandates.
The benefits and costs of the clean air act 1990 to 2020. Ppt clean air act free download as powerpoint presentation. The clean air act amendments of 1990 augmented the significant progress made in improving the nations air quality through the original clean air act of 1970 and its 1977 amendments. The benefits and costs of the clean air act 1990 to 2010 pdf epa. Emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra, also known as title iii of the superfund amendments and reauthorization act of 1986 sara1, and chemicals listed under section 112r of the clean air act caa. Nacaa is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit association of state and local air pollution control agencies in 45 states, the district of columbia and four territories. Clean indoor air act faqs arkansas department of health. How us cities would look without the clean air act duration. On may 14, 1999, in a split decision 2 to 1, a panel of the u. Implementation department of environment and natural resources environmental management bureau presentation outline introduction national emission inventory of sources of air pollution ambient air quality status nationwide caa milestone outputs republic act 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999 an act providing for a comprehensive air pollution control policy and. Specifically the amendments were designed to curb four major. United states office of air quality epa454r99003 air. Doc report on the philippine clean air act sanchez.
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