Ppt clean air act free download as powerpoint presentation. 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. 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. To achieve this end, the framework for sustainable development shall be pursued. Nrdc legislative facts the clean air act is a genuine american success story and one of the most effective tools in u.
Clean air act text overview of the clean air act and air. Sep 20, 2012 section 112 of the caa addresses emissions of hazardous air pollutants. The principal statute addressing air quality concerns, the clean air act was first enacted in 1955, with major revisions in 1970, 1977, and 1990. The clean air act is the law that defines epas responsibilities for protecting and improving the nations air quality and the stratospheric ozone layer. For example, the united states clean air act identifies ozone. These pollutants are known or suspected to cause serious health problems such as. The first legislation involving air pollution was enacted in 1955, and authorized funds for air pollution research. Frequently asked questions congressional research service 1 introduction the german automotive manufacturer volkswagen automotive group vw1 has admitted to installing a software algorithm in several of its dieselfueled vehicle engines that acts as a defeat. Epa456k07001 environmental protection research triangle park, nc april 2007. Legislation passed since then has made several minor changes. Covered employees the clean air act caa prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for engaging in protected activities pertaining to. This act shall be known as the philippine clean air act of 1999.
The last major change in the law, the clean air act amendments of 1990, was enacted by congress in 1990. 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. As defined in the clean air act, hazardous air pollutants cause or contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating, reversible, illness. Prior to 1990, caa the established a riskbased program under which only a few standards were developed.
Investigation reportinvestigation report exxonmobil. Clean air act caa whistleblower protection program. The plain english guide to the clean air act pdf epa. Philippine clean air act of 1999 and policy updates basic pollution control officer. View notes ra 8749 clean air act of 1999 from law 101 at polytechnic university of the philippines. Whistleblower laws enforced by osha following is a list of statutes over which osha has jurisdiction. The impact of the clean air act pubmed central pmc. With the 1990 clean air act amendments, congress revised the epas hazardous air pollutant program to a technologybased regulatory system. Clean air act of 1999 republic act 8749 link to the pdf version of the philippines clean air act. It was amended first by the clean air act amendment in 1966, then by the clean air act extension of 1970 84 stat. The second report was called the first prospective study. The 1990 amendments included hundreds of requirements for epa, as well as other parties, to take steps that will ultimately reduce air pollution.
The clean air act, first passed in 1963, was last reauthorized and amended in 1990, when new programs were created and changes were made to the ways in which air pollution is controlled. 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. The clean air act, cac, is an act passed by the federal government in 1963, after many state governments passed legslistaions about the bad air pollution link to plain text version below. An act providing for a comprehensive air pollution control policy and for other purposes not official all source from internet. Each statute has a different time frame in which a complaint can be filed. Oct 08, 2009 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. Chapter 61a7 florida clean indoor air act and standalone. Section 111 of the clean air act provides for the establishment of nationwide. 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. Some power plants, however, must reduce mercury emissions to comply with state regulations or consent decrees. The 1990 amendments to the clean air act were signed into law by president bush on november 15, 1990. Federal register clean air act redesignation substitute.
As a result of epas limited progress, the agency has not addressed health risks from air toxics to the extent or in the time frames envisioned in the clean air act. Philippine clean air act of 1999 ra 8749 by charmyl guillen. Frequently asked questions congressional research service 2 the u. 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. The clean air act was passed in 1970 and the clean water act followed in 1972. Published in 1999, it evaluated the incremental benefits and costs of the 1990 clean air act amendments and associated programs through. This presentation traces the origins of the clean air act, which is federal. In actions brought under this subsection, the district courts. The clean air act overview enacted in 1970, the clean air act caa is the most complex, comprehensive, and costly environmental statute in existence. The act provides for the creation of a national program of air pollution management focusing primarily on pollution prevention. Clean air act united states house of representatives. The 1990 clean air act amendments revised section 112 to require issuance of technologybased standards for major sources and certain area sources. The clean air act of 1999 philippines home facebook.
Some power plants, however, must reduce mercury emissions to comply with state regulations or consent. The clean water act and the clean air act were created to help clean up the air and water from pollution. State and local governments have passed supplemental legislation to fill in gaps left by the federal mandates. It was followed eight years later by legislation to control air pollution. Of the heattrapping pollutants emitted by sources in the. Portable document format pdf is a file format created by adobe systems for document exchange. Clean air act caa implementation in florida corrections environmental workshop tallahassee, fl march 17th, 2010 cindy l. 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. Investigation reportinvestigation report exxonmobil torrance. Chapter 1 general provisions article 1 basic air quality policies section 1. A certificate of conformity issued by the department of environment and natural resources to. Reflecting the clean air act amendments of 1990 signed by the president as p. The last major change in the law, the clean air act amendments of 1990, enacted in 1990 by congress.
The 1990 changes to the clean air act introduced a nationwide approach to reducing acid pollution. Hazardous waste combustors also are regulated under the clean air act caa. Clean air act issues in the 116th congress crs reports. Ppt clean air act clean air act united states air pollution. 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. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title clean air act. Short title this act shall be known as the philippine clean air act of 1999. The caa sets forth air quality standards and requirements to control pollutant release.
Epa456k07001 environmental protection research triangle park, nc. Following promulgation of these or other clean air act regulations, congress. 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. In 1998, epa issued a rule limiting voc emissions from. Short title this act shall be known as the philippine clean air act. 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. For purposes of enforcing the provisions of this act or its implementing rules and regulations, any citizen may file an appropriate civil, criminal or administrative action in the proper courts against. The clean air act protects employees who file or institute a complaint alleging a violation of the clean air act, or who testify or are about to testify in a proceeding under the clean air act. 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. Policy evolution under the clean air act harvard kennedy school. This report summarizes the clean air act and its major regulatory requirements. Clean air act caa implementation in florida us epa.
Pdf is used for representing twodimensional documents in a manner independent of the application software, hardware, and operating system. Years of policy innovation, at 5 2012, available at. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link. Department of health, education and services to create and enforce auto emission standards. 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. Clean air act state implementation plans federal register. Link to the pdf version of the philippines clean air act. Department of justice doj filed a civil complaint on behalf of epa in federal court on january 4, 2016. 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. Amended in 1977 and again in 1990, the caa has spawned thousands of pages of regulations covering numerous sources of air emissions.
The environmental protection agency epa is proposing to approve a redesignation substitute and make a finding of attainment for the 1997 8hour ozone national ambient air quality standards naaqs for the houstongalvestonbrazoria ozone nonattainment area hgb area. Asbestos hazard emergency response act 90 days clean air act 30 days comprehensive environmental response. Air quality regulation must identify the substances and energies which qualify as pollution for purposes of further control. Air pollutant means any matter found in the atmosphere other than oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and the inert gases all in their natural or normal concentrations, that is detrimental to health or the environment, which includes. 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. While specific labels vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, there is broad consensus among many governments regarding what constitutes air pollution. 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.
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. 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 or its implementing rules and regulations, any citizen may file an. The clean air act physicians for social responsibility. 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. The clean air actwhose basic structure was established in 1970, and then amended in 1977 and 1990is a united states federal law designed to protect human health and the environment from the effects of air pollution. 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. Carmona today issued a comprehensive scientific report which concludes that there. Jun 23, 2006 senior epa officials said the programs agenda is largely set by external stakeholders who file litigation when the agency misses deadlines. The plain english guide to the clean air act united states of. Philippine clean air act of 1999 ra 8749 summary of clean air act summary of clean air act. The caa protects human health and the environment from the harmful effects of air pollution by requiring significant reductions in the emissions of the most dangerous air pollutants. 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. 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.
Oct 21, 2015 ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999 1. As of 2005, emission reductions were more than 7 million tons from power plants, or 41 percent below 1980 levels. The state shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in. Pursuant to the federal clean air act caa or the act, the environmental protection agency epa is approving identified portions of revisions to the state implementation plan sip for oklahoma submitted by the state of oklahoma designee by letters dated may 16, 1994.
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