SEC. 3. Ambient Air Quality Standards.-There shall be established ambient air quality standards which shall prescribe the maximum concentration of air pollutants permissible in the atmosphere consistennt with public health, safety and general welfare. In the establishmennt of ambient air quality standards, factors such as local atmosphere conditions, location and land use, and available technology, shall be considered among others.
SEC. 4. National Emission Standards.-There shall be established natinal emission standards for new and existing stationary and mobile sources of pollution which shall consider among others such factors as type of industry, practicable control technology available, location and land use, and the nature of pollutants emitted.
SEC. 5. Community Noise Standards.-Appropriate standards for community noise levels shall be established considering, among others, locations, zoning and land use classification.
SEC 6. Standards for Noise-Producing Equipment.-There shall be established a standard for noise producing equipment such as construction equipment, transportation equipment, stationary engines, and electrical or electronic equipment and such similar equipment or contrivances. The standard shall set a limit on the acceptable level of noise emitted from a given equipment for the protection of public health and welfare, considering among others, the magnitude and condition of use, the degree of noise reduction achievable through the application of best available technology and the cost of compliance. The Installation of any noise-producing equipment shall conform with the requirements of Presidential Decree No. 1096 and other applicable laws as well as their implementing rules and regulations.
SEC. 7. Aircraft Emission and Sonic Booms.-Appropriate government agencies shall encourage research studies on the harmful effects of aircraft emissions in the environment in order to established permissible emission standards. Research and studies shall also be undertaken to mitigate and/or minimize the effects of sonic booms in the environment.
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Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines — Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).