Decree of 3 December 2003 creating the Committee for the Hydrological Sub-Basin of River “Verde Grande”. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Bahia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword River basin institution 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 the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of 5 articles, regulates the institution of the Committee for the Hydrological Sub-Basin of “Verde Grande” River. The Committee, under the National Council of Water Resources, is empowered with normative, deliberating and consulting competences within the jurisdiction of the “Verde Grande” River Sub-Basin. The Decree also disposes on its composition, internal regulation and meeting sessions. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 9.433 creating the National Water Resources Policy, the National Water Resources Management System, regulating Section XIX, Article 21 of the Federal Constitution. Legislation | Brazil | 1997 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Irrigation, Water rights, Water supply, Potable water, Institution, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Integrated management, Pollution control, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 9.984 creating the National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency (ANA). Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2023) Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Environmental planning, Sustainable use, Water charges, Water quality standards, Waterworks, Sewerage, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX