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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