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Decree of 19 February 2001 on the concession for hydropower exploitation on the Peixe River within the State of Minas Gerais.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Minas Gerais
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Hydropower generation Authorization/permit Concession Water abstraction
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 publication.
Abstract

This Decree establishes the concession requirements for hydropower generation on the Peixe River within the State of Minas Gerais. It consists of 6 articles establishing that for the exploitation of the aforementioned hydropower generation shall be entitled the two companies: 'Paraibuna de Metais' and 'Paraibuna de Energia Ltda.'. This concession of public water use shall have a validity of 35 years and shall be managed according to the national provisions on environmental protection.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br