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Decree No. 24.674 implementing the State Policy on Water Resources and the Water Management System.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Distrito Federal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Policy/planning Water rights Institution 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 amends the State Policy on Water Resources and the Water Management System. Amendments deal with administrative and legal procedures, organizational and functioning norms as well as competencies of the Council for Water Resources of the Federal District CRH/DF, created by Law No. 2.725.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.seapa.df.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 2.725 creating the Policy of Water Resources and the System for the Water Resources Management of the State.

Legislation | Brazil | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Potable water, Precautionary principle, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water supply, Water users' associations, Special fund, Water rights, Sustainable use, Offences/penalties, Right to water, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Integrated management, Freshwater pollution, Human rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX