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