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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.

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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