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Decree No. 8.038 regulating the National Programme Support for rainwater harvesting and other Social Technologies related to Water Access - Cisterns Programme.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Food quality control/food safety Food security Policy/planning Water shortage/drought Rainwater Sustainable development Water abstraction Water supply Waterworks Water rights
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 11 articles, regulates the National Programme Support for rainwater harvesting and other Social Technologies related to Water Access - Cisterns Programme. This Programme aims at promoting the autonomous and sustainable access to water resources for human consumption and production of foodstuff to low-income households settled in rural areas who suffered from drought or lack of or normal water supply.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br