Administrative Decree No. 96 regulating the Register for potencially polluting activities and for the exploitation of environmental resources. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Pollution control Registration Authorization/permit Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Administrative Decree enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Administrative Decree regulates the Register for potencially polluting activities and for the exploitation of environmental resources. It consists of 7 articles establishing that the aforementioned activities must be authorized and registered by the competent authority, Ibama (with the duration of 1 year). This Administrative Decree also establishes controls to be carried out and sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with article 14 of Act No. 6.938 of 31 August 1981. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Act No. 7.804 establishing Environmental National Policy amendments. Legislation | Brazil | 1989 Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX