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Law No. 16.242 creating the Water Institution of the State of Paraná.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Paraná
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Water rights Waterworks Authorization/permit Sustainable development Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Water abstraction Inland waters Pollution control
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 52 articles divided into four Titles, creates the Water Institution of Paraná, an autonomous entity under Law No. 8.485 of 3 June 1987, linked to the State Department of Environment and Water Resources (SEMA). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Institution, entitled to perform the following activities: implement the State System for Water Resources Management (SEGRH/PR), as provided in Law 12.726 of 26 November 1999, which establishes the State Policy for Water Resources (PERH/PR); develop, implement and control plans, programs, actions and technical projects for the protection, conservation, recovery and management of surface and underground water resources, preserving and restoring quantitative and qualitative aspects of water; plan, implement and monitor technical and engineering services required to control erosion, flood, valley degradation and water pollution; elaborate technical standards for erosion, drainage, flood control, and preservation of degraded areas; provide technical assistance to municipalities in planning, designing and executing works and services; carry out water quality studies necessary for the management of water resources in the watersheds of the State; promote research and training for identification of technologies and solutions aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of water; disseminate information on water resources, etc.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legislacao.pr.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 11.445 defining national guidelines on basic sanitation.

Legislation | Brazil | 2007 (2023)

Keyword: Public health, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Environmental planning, Sewerage, Water supply, Potable water, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX