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Complementary Law No. 140 on administrative proceedings related to the protection of natural heritage, the environment, combating pollution and the preservation of forests, fauna and flora and amending the Environmental Policy Act.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Pollution control Environmental planning Ecosystem preservation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings EIA Policy/planning Protection of environment Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law establishes the cooperation between the Union, the States, the Federal District and the municipalities on administrative proceedings related to the protection of natural heritage, the environment, provisions against pollution and the preservation of forests, fauna and flora and amending several articles of the Environmental Policy Act. Amendments deal with norms to be satisfied between Government, Federal States, Districts and Municipalities on administrative procedures and actions related to natural heritage and environmental protection as well as fighting against any illegal pollution activity, forest, flora and fauna preservation. This Law aims at giving powers to the decentralized offices in order to let them manage and protect the local ecosystems and habitats. It aims also at guaranteeing the balanced socio-economic development with special attention to environmental protection and human, animal and ecosystem harmonization.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Environmental Policy Act No. 6.938.

Legislation | Brazil | 1981 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Law No. 8.915/2015 establishing the Municipal Policy on Environment and Sustainable Development.

Legislation | Brazil | 2015

Keyword: Environmental planning, Flood, Climate change, Desertification, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Emissions, Erosion, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Environmental fees/charges, Biodiversity, Water shortage/drought, Ecosystem preservation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 60.133 declaring endangered wildlife species and those near to be threatened within the State of São Paulo.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Endangered species, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution CONSEPA No. 5 providing for activities that may cause environmental impact.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Procedural matters, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution CONSEMA No. 85 specifying the activities, works and projects that cause local environmental impact.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Pollution control, EIA, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Operational Norm NOP-INEA No. 24 regulating environmental licensing of transport on road for dangerous products within Rio de Janeiro State.

Legislation | Brazil | 2015

Keyword: Transport/storage, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order SEMA No. 138 providing for the exemption of authorization for use and management of commercial establishments for wildlife products within Rio Grande do Sul.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Inspection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Registration, Internal trade, International trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution CONSEMA No. 288 establishing environmental licensing requirements within the State of Rio Grande do Sul.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution CONSEPA No. 7 providing for type of activities which cause or may cause environmental impact at local level.

Legislation | Brazil | 2015

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Procedural matters, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX