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Decree No. 42.047 regulating groundwater management and conservation in Rio Grande do Sul State.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Rio Grande do Sul
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Groundwater Water conservation zone Basin/catchment/watershed Classification/declassification Concession Authorization/permit Monitoring Policy/planning Inland waters
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 date of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, composed of 41 articles divided in five Chapters, regulates management and conservation of groundwater resources and aquifers in Rio Grande do Sul State. In particular, the Decree rules on use, concession, authorization and wells’ registration for groundwater resources. Moreover, it requires preventive measures, such as aquifers’ protection, and control procedures. Finally, the Decree defines sanctions and penalties for non compliance with the provisions therein set.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.al.rs.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 10.350 on the Water Resources System of Rio Grande do Sul State.

Legislation | Brazil | 1994

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water rights, Water supply, Classification/declassification, Concession, Inland waters, Surface water, Groundwater, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 52.035 amending Decree No. 42.047 regulating groundwater management and conservation in Rio Grande do Sul State.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 53.901 amending Decree No. 42.047 on groundwater management and conservation and Decree No. 23.430 on the promotion, protection and recovery of Public Health in Rio Grande do Sul State.

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: Potable water, Food quality control/food safety, Monitoring, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 54.370 amending Decree No. 42.047 on groundwater management and conservation in Rio Grande do Sul State.

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX