discussing the Clean Air Act of 1970 along with the amendments made in 1977 and 1990. I will discuss the law and some of the provisions that have been made. I will discuss the economic impact as a result of this law; if there are any fines‚ costs‚ or benefits economically along with data to support this information. I will also discuss my feelings on whether this law has been beneficial and also provide information to support my answer. Clean Air Act The Clean Air Act of 1970 is a federal
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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. To achieve this end‚ the framework for sustainable development shall be pursued. As such‚ it shall be the policy of the State to: Formulate a holistic national program of air pollution that shall be implemented by the government through proper delegation and effective coordination of function and activities; Encourage
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The Economics of The Clean Air Act Air is a part of all of our lives. Without clean air‚ nothing we know of can exist. The debate over clean air‚ it’s regulations‚ their teammates and opposition‚ and the economic factors coming into play into this ever-more recognizable problem is a widespread and ever more controversial one. Like a long countdown to eventual disaster‚ the pollution effecting our world has no doubt made increasingly more impact on our daily lives‚ and has increased the intensity
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Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS Article One: Basic Air Quality Policies SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999". SECTION 2. Declaration of Principles. - 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. The State shall promote and protect the global environment to attain sustainable development while recognizing the primary
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of the air that is surrounding us because it is usually invisible‚ odorless and tasteless when in its unpolluted state. One becomes aware of the air when the wind blows‚ when the temperature changes‚ or when visibility is reduced (Palomba‚ 1979). Polluted air‚ normally‚ reduces the intake of oxygen necessary for healthy physiological functioning of the body‚ and can have severe health impacts (Editor‚ 2007). Since the time of the Industrial Revolution‚ it has been evident that the air we breathe
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202(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act clearly provides that the EPA Administrator shall promulgate standards applicable to the emission of any air pollutant from any class or classes of new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines that‚ in the Administrator’s judgment‚ may reasonably endanger the public health or welfare. The EPA argues that carbon dioxide‚ the basis of greenhouse gas emissions‚ is not an “air pollutant” within the meaning of the CAA. However‚ the definition of “air pollutant” is broad
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this will help architecture student GENERAL CONDITIONS UAP DOCUMENT 301 UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES INTRODUCTION The Architect‚ in performance of his services to his Client‚ prepares the “General Conditions” as one of the Contract Documents. The General Conditions define the relationship among the Owner‚ the Architects and the contractor and stipulates the norms by which the contractor shall perform his work. In order
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THE PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT ra#8749 T he Philippines takes pride in being one of many countries around the world that is an active party to international commitments for the environment -- be it for biodiversity‚ coastal and marine resources‚ or to combat the effects of global warming and climate change. To step up its efforts in the enforcement of environmental laws‚ the Supreme Court has even designated 117 “environmental courts‚” and lately‚ has promulgated the rules for the “Writ of Kalikasan
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The management council must make an immediate decision that will affect the profitability of this company for the next 25 years. In response to the Clean Air Act‚ instead of purchasing and installing new scrubbers‚ I recommend that the Southern Company elect to buy allowances to meet this new standard for the remaining years to come. This strategy will not only minimize costs‚ it’ll allow Southern the needed capital to invest in other projects in the future. In my analysis‚ I looked at the possibility
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Summary “Clean-City” a waste management and recycling business with the tagline “Today’s Waste‚ Tomorrow’s Wealth” is going to be introduced experimentally in Chittagong city with a view to utilizing the household waste in an eco-friendly way by recycling them and thus making the city clean. Previously it was quite difficult to convince lower class/ lower middle class people as they have got to pay for the waste. But our attempt will ensure ultimate collection of those wastes as we are not
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