Act No. 10.165 amending Environmental Policy (Act No. 6.938).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control Environmental fees/charges Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Americas, South America

Entry into force notes

This Act enters into force on the date of publication.

Abstract

This Act establishes environmental fees to be paid for activities which may contaminate the environment (TCFA). It consists of amending articles and two Annexes specifying the requirements to be met by industrial installation in order to manage and control environmental pollution. The Brazialian Institution for Environment and Natural Renewable Resources - Ibama shall be the competent authority for control these potencially polluting activities. Sanctions and penalties for illegal activity are s

Full text

Portuguese/English

Website

www.senado.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Environmental Policy Act No. 6.938.

Legislation | Brazil | 1981 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 11.105 ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) use and other provisions.

Legislation | Brazil | 2005

Keyword: GMO, Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Ecological production/organic production, Genetic resources, Inspection, Institution, Basic legislation, Biological agents, Biotechnology, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX