Act No. 10 creating the Fisheries Development Commission (SUDEPE). Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1962 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Institution Research Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Act creates the Fisheries Development Commission (SUDEPE). It consists of 27 articles specifying composition, duties and competencies of the above-mentioned fisheries institution, the aims of which are: drawing up the National Plan for Fisheries Development (PNDP) promoting its enforcement; give technical and financial assistance to fishing activity; carry out research in order to regulate fisheries sector; etc. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br