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Act No. 9.988 providing for environmental protection.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Pernambuco
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Authorization/permit 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 provides for environmental protection. It consists of 11 articles prohibiting freshwater pollution within the State of Pernambuco and establishing the requirements to be satisfied for obtaining a licence, issued by 'CPRH' ("Companhia Pernambucana de Controle da Poluição Ambiental e de Administração dos Recursos Hídricos") for performing potentially polluting activities. This Act also concerns sanctions to be paid by offenders.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 7.541 regulating pollution control.

Legislation | Brazil | 1977

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX