Law No. 19.399 approving the construction of specific hydroelectric power generation projects. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Paraná Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Hydropower generation Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Concession Business/industry/corporations Liability/compensation Standards Protection of environment 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 4 articles and one Annex, approves the construction of specific hydroelectric power generation projects within the corresponding municipalities in the State of Paraná. The construction of the hydroelectric power generation projects is subject to compliance with environmental regulations and municipal, state and federal laws. It determines, prior to the granting of Operation License, issued by the competent environmental agency for the hydroelectric power generation projects listed in the Annex, the effective payment of fair compensation for the expropriated land to landowners directly affected by the enterprise. Full text Portuguese Website www.legislacao.pr.gov.br