Act No. 9.966 establishing a control system prohibiting toxic waste discharge into Brazilian waters.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Hazardous waste Offences/penalties Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Americas, South America

Entry into force notes

This Act enters into force 90 days after the date of publication.

Abstract

This Act establishes a control system, prohibiting toxic wastes discharge by vessels or establishments into the waters under Brazilian jurisdiction. It consists of 6 Chapters establishing the basic principles to be satisfied in order to transport and discharge oil, harmful substance or toxic waste from harbours, port facilities, platforms and vessels into the waters under Brazilian jurisdiction. This Act is divided as follows: Definition and classification (chap. 1); Systems of prevention contro

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.senado.gov.br

References - Legislation

Repeals

Act No. 5.357 establishing sanctions to be paid for liquid, oils, or toxic residues wasted by vessels or establishments into the brazilian waters.

Legislation | Brazil | 1967 | Repealed

Keyword: Marine pollution, Hazardous waste, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 4.136 on sanctions to be paid for pollution caused by waste of oil and other harmful substances in waters under National jurisdiction.

Legislation | Brazil | 2002

Keyword: Policy/planning, Pollution control, Standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental planning, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Oil pollution, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX