Philippines Clean Air Act (RA 8749)

ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE

Enacted 1999

Enforcement: Enacted 1999

Overview

This is the basic air quality law (RA 8749) administered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It regulates air pollutant emissions from stationary sources (such as boilers and manufacturing equipment) and mobile sources, and manages the Permit to Operate system.

Enforcement Timeline

1999: Clean Air Act (Republic Act No. 8749) enacted.

Business Impact

- Obtaining emission permits

- Installation of exhaust gas control equipment

- Emissions monitoring

- Compliance with supplier audits