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What is the definition of 'air pollution' according to the Clean Air Act of 1999?
What is the definition of 'air pollution' according to the Clean Air Act of 1999?
Any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the atmospheric air, or any discharge thereto of any liquid, gaseous or solid substances that will or is likely to create or to render the air resources harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health, safety or welfare.
When was the Clean Air Act of 1999 approved and by whom?
When was the Clean Air Act of 1999 approved and by whom?
The Clean Air Act of 1999, Republic Act 8749, now known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, was approved by the then President Joseph Ejercito Estrada on June 23, 1999.
What does the Clean Air Act of 1999 provide for?
What does the Clean Air Act of 1999 provide for?
The act provides for a comprehensive air pollution control policy and for other purposes, such as the filing of an administrative action against violators of the standards or limitations set by the act or any order, rule, or regulation issued by it.
What are the purposes for which the air resources of the country should not be rendered harmful according to the Clean Air Act of 1999?
What are the purposes for which the air resources of the country should not be rendered harmful according to the Clean Air Act of 1999?
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What is the significance of the Clean Air Act of 1999 in the context of preventing air pollution in Manila?
What is the significance of the Clean Air Act of 1999 in the context of preventing air pollution in Manila?
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