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Decree No. 13.990 regulating the granting of rights to use water resources within the State of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Mato Grosso do Sul
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Waterworks Authorization/permit Policy/planning Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Environmental planning Groundwater Sewerage Standards Surface water Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Water abstraction Water quality standards Water rights Water supply Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 29 articles, regulates the granting of rights to use water resources within the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. It specifies that surface and ground waters under the jurisdiction of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, as defined in art. 7 of the State Constitution are subject to the granting regime of right to use water resources, as established by the State Law No. 2.406, of 29 January 2002, according to the rules established. Activities under the granting regime are: derivation or captation of a portion of existing water in a body of water for final consumption, including public supply or input of the production process; extraction of aquifer water to final consumption, including public supply or input of the production process; water discharge and other liquid or gaseous waste for the purpose of dilution, transport or disposal; exploitation of hydroelectric potential; other uses that may change system, quantity or quality of existing water in a body of water.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 2.406 on State Water Policy and creating the Water Management System.

Legislation | Brazil | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water conservation zone, Freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Potable water, Sustainable development, Pollution control, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution SEMAC No. 21 establishing procedures for regulating the use of underground water resources.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Groundwater, Water rights, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Freshwater resources management, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX