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