Decree No. 4.136 on sanctions to be paid for pollution caused by waste of oil and other harmful substances in waters under National jurisdiction. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Policy/planning Pollution control Standards Offences/penalties Oil pollution Inspection Environmental planning Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution 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 3 Chapters and 1 Annex, establishes offences and sanctions to be paid for pollution caused by waste of oil and other harmful substances in waters under National jurisdiction. It applies for any illegal activity according to Law No. 9.966 aiming at avoiding environmental damages and protecting human health. Full text Portuguese Website www2.mma.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Act No. 9.966 providing for the prevention, control and monitoring of pollution caused by the release of oil and other harmful or dangerous substances in waters under national jurisdiction and other measures. Legislation | Brazil | 2000 Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 8.127 amending the National Contingency Plan to fight oil pollution in waters under National jurisdiction. Legislation | Brazil | 2013 Keyword: Policy/planning, Pollution control, Standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental planning, Freshwater pollution, Oil pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX