OF 1999
R.A. No. 8749
AIR POLLUTION
Formulation of policies;
Any person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this Act
or its implementing rules and regulations; or
c l o s u r e , s u s p e n s i o n of dev e l o p m e n t ,
construction, or operations of the stationary s
ourcesuntilsuchtimethatproper
environmental safeguards are put in place
FINES AND PENALTIES
Gross Violations
imprisonment of not less than six (6) years but not more than
ten(10) years at the discretion of the court.
Meaning:
3 or more specific offenses within a period of year;
3 or more specific offenses within 3 consecutive years;
blatant disregard of the orders of the PAB, such s but not limited to the
breaking of seal, padlocks and other similar devices, or operation despite
the existence of an order for closure, discontinuance or cessation of
operation; and
irreparable or grave damage to the environment as a consequence of any
violation of the Clean Air Act