Law No. 1.060 creating the Special Institution for Environmental Control (FECAM). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio de Janeiro Document type Legislation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Pollution control Inspection Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 11 articles, creates the Special Institution for Environmental Control (FECAM) within the State of Rio de Janeiro. This Special Institution will be competent for protecting human beings, fauna and flora by carrying out controls and inspections on the natural resource uses and any related activities performed within the State, in view of the economic development of the State. Full text Portuguese Website www.soleis.adv.br References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 3.520 amending Law No. 1.060 on the Special Institution for Environmental Control (FECAM). Legislation | Brazil | 2000 Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 2.575 amending Law No. 1.060 on the Special Institution for Environmental Control (FECAM). Legislation | Brazil | 1996 Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX