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What does RA 8749 (Clean Air Act) prohibit under Section 20?

1. All burning of fuels for electricity
2. Use of diesel engines in all vehicles
3. Incineration of municipal, biomedical and hazardous wastes that emits poisonous and toxic fumes
4. Importation of all motor vehicles

Answer

C. Incineration of municipal, biomedical and hazardous wastes that emits poisonous and toxic fumes

Solution

Sec. 20 bans incineration that emits poisonous and toxic fumes.

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