Decree No. 8.039 amending the National Programme for Water Use “ÁGUA PARA TODOS”. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Irrigation Farming Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Institution Water rights Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree amends the National Programme for Water Use “ÁGUA PARA TODOS”. Amendments establish administrative and legal proceedings by specifying composition and responsibilities of the Water Management Committee for water use in rural areas and agricultural lands. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Amends Decree No. 7.535 creating the National Programme for Water Use "Água para todos". Legislation | Brazil | 2011 Keyword: Irrigation, Farming, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX