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Decree No. 62.934 approving the Regulation of the Mining Code.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1968
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Mining Concession Authorization/permit Minerals Waste disposal Waste prevention Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation of the Mining Code. This Regulation, consisting of 20 Chapters, specifies all the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform mining activities and defines the criteria for mineral extraction mines exploration and mineral deposits. It also establishes the provisions in order to avoid any environmental pollution, defines environmental and safety obligations in relation to mining activities, regulates mining activities, including licensing, mining management plans and security. Provisions on offences and penalties are prescribed in the text.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 227 on the Mining Code.

Legislation | Brazil | 1967

Keyword: Basic legislation, Mining, Concession, Authorization/permit, Minerals, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 88.814 amending provisions of the Regulation of the Mining Code.

Legislation | Brazil | 1983

Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Offences/penalties, Tax/levy, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 95.002 amending the Regulation of the Mining Code.

Legislation | Brazil | 1987

Keyword: Mining, Concession, Minerals, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX