Act No. 7.804 establishing Environmental National Policy amendments. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Offences/penalties 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 establishes Environmental National Policy amendments. It consists of amending articles laying down competencies, composition and duties of the competent authorities entitled for managing and monitoring environmental sector (according to Act No. 6.938 of 31 August 1981). It creates the National System for Environment - SISNAMA and the Suprime Council for Environment - CSMA. It also concerns controls to be carried out by competent services and sanctions to be paid by offenders for environmental pollution. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Administrative Decree No. 96 regulating the Register for potencially polluting activities and for the exploitation of environmental resources. Legislation | Brazil | 1996 Keyword: Pollution control, Registration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX