Decree of 10 January 2002 instituting the “Plantalto Central” Environmental Protection Area – APA. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Goiás Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Monitoring Institution 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 13 articles, institutes the “Plantalto Central” Environmental Protection Area – APA, located in the Federal District and in Goiás State. The Decree defines the requirements and procedures for environmental licensing and the related monitoring activities. The Decree compels the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Natural Resources, IBAMA, to implement the provisions set out in this Decree and to supervise the establishment and management of the APA. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Amended by Decree amending Decree of 10 January 2002 creating the “Planalto Central“Environmental National Area. Legislation | Brazil | 2009 Keyword: Protected area, Monitoring, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX