Decree No. 4.871 regulating the institution of Plans for the fight against oil pollution in national waters. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Policy/planning Pollution control Standards 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 date of its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of nine articles and one Annex, regulates the institution of Area Plans for the fight against oil pollution in national waters. In particular, it lists the minimum requirements that each Plan shall contain. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation 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