Decree No. 1.697 regulating the State Environmental Council of Pará (COEMA/PA). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Pará Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Environmental standards Environmental audit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control Standards Protection of environment 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 11 articles, regulates the State Environmental Council of Pará (COEMA/PA). COEMA/PA is a consultative, deliberative and normative body, part of the State System of Environment and Water Resources (SISEMA) and linked to the Secretariat of State for the Environment and Sustainability of Pará (SEMAS/PA). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Council. SEMAS will provide logistical support to COEMA and IDEFLOR-Bio, in the context of its competencies, should provide technical and operational support to the Council. Full text Portuguese Website www.sistemas.pa.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 5.752 providing for the reorganization of the Secretariat of State for Science, Technology and the Environment (Sectam). Legislation | Brazil | 1993 (2015) Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Procedural matters, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 59 regulating the State Environmental Council (COEMA). Legislation | Brazil | 2019 Keyword: Institution, Environmental standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX