The plain english guide to the clean air act overview of. Act or its implementing rules and regulations, any citizen may file an appropriate civil, criminal or. 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. Federal acquisition circular fac 9715 amends the federal acquisition regulation far as specified below. 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. Clean air act house office of the legislative counsel. Ppt clean air act free download as powerpoint presentation. 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. Short title this act shall be known as the philippine clean air act of 1999.
Since 1990 there has been approximately a 50% dec line emissions of key air pollutants. It protects employees and the public from the health hazards of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in worksites and public places. Summary of monetized benefits for human health and welfare effects100. Some power plants, however, must reduce mercury emissions to comply with state laws or consent decrees. Half of all americans live in areas with unhealthy air. Ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999 smokefree albay network. 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. 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. 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. The clean air act defines epas responsibilities for protecting and improving the nations air quality and the stratospheric ozone layer.
Philippine clean air act of 1999 ra 8749 summary of clean air act summary of clean air act. Link to the pdf version of the philippines clean air act. Clean indoor air act faqs arkansas department of health. Circuit ignored over a half century of supreme court law. 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. Short title this act shall be known as the philippine clean air act.
Under the clean air act, epa sets limits on certain air pollutants. Overview of the clean air act and air pollution us epa. The benefits and costs of the clean air act 1990 to 2010 pdf epa. Civil cases and settlements by statute enforcement us epa. Epa456k07001 environmental protection research triangle park, nc april 2007.
The epa has allowed the individual states to elect. Frequently asked questions congressional research service 2 the u. 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. Structuring power plant emissions standards under section 111d of the clean air act m. 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. Oct 21, 2015 ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999 1. The plain english guide to the clean air act united states of. Clean air act of 1999 republic act 8749 link to the pdf version of the philippines clean air act.
Federal clean air act in 1963, the united states congress recognized the potential impacts of air pollution on the environment. In 1998, epa issued a rule limiting voc emissions from consumer products. 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. The clean fuel fleet program as part of the clean air act amendments caaa what is cffp. 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 epa estimates that power plant pollution causes 60,000 premature deaths annually. Years of policy innovation, at 5 2012, available at.
Overview on ra 8749 the philippine clean air act of 1999. 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. This act shall be known as the philippine clean water act of 2004. This presentation traces the origins of the clean air act, which is federal. The clean air act has helped change the way many of us work or do business. Purpose todays webinar is part of epas overall outreach strategy to communities on the clean power plan. It held that the clean air act as applied in setting the new public health air quality standards for ozone smog and. Amended by protection of constitutional democracy against terrorist and related activities act 33 of 2004. Philippine clean air act of 1999 ra 8749 by charmyl. 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.
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. Policy evolution under the clean air act harvard kennedy school. 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. How us cities would look without the clean air act duration. Section 111 of the clean air act provides for the establishment of nationwide. An act to consolidate the clean air acts 1956 and 1968 and certain related. 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 pdf epa. Structuring power plant emissions standards under section.
The plain english guide to the clean air act provides a brief introduction to the 1990 clean air act. This consolidated list has been prepared to help firms handling. 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. The benefits and costs of the clean air act 1990 to 2020. Act 8 is also called the clean indoor air act of 2006. Specifically the amendments were designed to curb four major. 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. 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. It sets limits on how much of those air pollutants can be in the air anywhere in the united states.
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. Prior work provides evidence that local public goods provision, including public works in. 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. This act shall be known as the philippine clean air act of 1999. Since that time, the caa was amended in 1970, 1977, and most recently in. Read more download pdf file download implementing rules and regulations. The principal statute addressing air quality concerns, the clean air act was first enacted in 1955, with major revisions in 1970, 1977, and 1990. Pdf is used for representing twodimensional documents in a manner independent of the application software, hardware, and operating system. The 1990 amendments to the clean air act were signed into law by president bush on november 15, 1990.
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. Goal 1 clean air and global climate change an overview u. 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. The act provides for the creation of a national program of air pollution management focusing primarily on pollution prevention.
This report summarizes the clean air act and its major regulatory requirements. United states office of air quality epa454r99003 environmental protection planning and standards june 1999 agency research triangle park, nc 27711. 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. In this section, i have included only about half of the provisions that dealt mainly with state environmental policies, motor vehicle pollution, fuels. The clean air act section 111d of the clean air act state plan structure describing future outreach opportunities note. 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. In turn, this increased responsibility has generated a need for more personnel. 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. Valuing the clean air act institute for policy integrity. 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. 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.
Mvaclike appliances are mechanical vapor compression, opendrive compressor. The first legislation involving air pollution was enacted in 1955, and authorized funds for air pollution research. The clean air acts economic benefits past, present and future. Clean air act caa whistleblower protection program. Ppt clean air act clean air act united states air pollution. 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. Item i pollution control and clean air and water far case 97033 this final rule amends the far to remove subpart 23. Covered employees the clean air act caa prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for engaging in protected activities pertaining to. The clean air act highlights of the 1990 amendments. Nrdc legislative facts the clean air act is a genuine american success story and one of the most effective tools in u. 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. 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.
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. 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 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. Chapter 1 general provisions article 1 basic air quality policies section 1. It was followed eight years later by legislation to control air. Lueans the actual market value minerals or mineral products frorn its mining arca as ia. A copy of the act and other information be found here. S 34, 56 amends hazardous substances act 15 of 1973. 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. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title clean air act. 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. Department of justice doj filed a civil complaint on behalf of epa in federal court on january 4, 2016.
Nov 11, 2009 goal 1 clean air and global climate change an overview u. State and local governments have passed supplemental legislation to fill in gaps left by the federal mandates. As a result, congress passed the first clean air act caa regulating air pollution causing activities. To achieve this end, the framework for sustainable development shall be pursued. The clean air act caa was passed in 1970 to improve air quality nationwide. The agency may act independently or may file its own enforcement action in cases where. A certificate of conformity issued by the department of environment and natural resources to vehicle manufacturer. The impact of the clean air act pubmed central pmc. Toxic pollution from power plants pollutes our air sending hundreds of thousands of americans to hospitals and emergency rooms every year. Starkist clean water act, clean air act, resource conservation and recovery and emergency planning and community right to know act settlement. Amended in 1977 and again in 1990, the caa has spawned thousands of pages of regulations covering numerous sources of air emissions. Miles keogh confirmed as new executive director of the.
Congress amended the law in 1990, creating several initiatives to reinforce one of the original goals of the caa to reduce. 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. United states office of air quality epa454r99003 air. Relation to the pollution prevention and control act 1999 and regulatory reform. In 1999 a followup analysis projecting costs and benefits from 19902010 was released. Of the heattrapping pollutants emitted by sources in the. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. In actions brought under this subsection, the district courts. 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.
The members of nacaa have primary responsibility under the clean air act for implementing our nations clean air program. 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. Doc report on the philippine clean air act sanchez. 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. 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. The clean fuel fleet program us department of energy. Details displaying ra 8749 philippine clean air act of 1999. The philippines clean air act of 1999 republic act no. This report calculated that the additional benefits of the 1990 clean air. 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 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.
Portable document format pdf is a file format created by adobe systems for document exchange. 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. On may 14, 1999, in a split decision 2 to 1, a panel of the u. Regulation under the clean air act relies on state implementation plans, which dont fit with an international problem such as climate change. The clean air act and high gasoline prices ben lieberman the high price of gasoline has emerged as a major issue in recent years.