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Law No. 19.878 prohibiting the exploitation of shale gas in the State of Paraná by the method of hydraulic fracturing - fracking.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Paraná
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Natural gas Use restrictions Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Public health Pollution control Freshwater pollution
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 prohibits the exploitation of shale gas in the State of Paraná by the method of hydraulic fracturing - fracking. In addition to this method, the ban extends to other types of soil exploitation that may cause groundwater contamination and other environmental or health-damaging accidents.

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