Air Pollution Control Act (Taiki Osen Boshi Ho)
大気汚染防止法たいきおせんぼうしほうThe Air Pollution Control Act (Taiki Osen Boshi Ho) is a Japanese law intended to prevent air pollution caused by soot and smoke from factories and other business sites, vehicle exhaust gases, and similar sources. It was enacted to protect air quality and safeguard the environment. Specifically, it provides for the setting and monitoring of emission standards and for measures to be taken in cases of violation, and it requires businesses and drivers to implement appropriate countermeasures. The Air Pollution Control Act plays an important role in protecting public health.