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Law No. 2.011 of 10 July 1992 establishing the obligation of implementing the Waste Reduction Programme.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Rio de Janeiro
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Classification/declassification Inspection Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Monitoring Waste management Waste prevention Waste disposal
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 date of its publication.
Abstract

The Law establishes the obligation of implementing the Waste Reduction Programme. It confers to the State Commission of Environmental Control (CECA) and to the Environment Special Projects Secretary of State (SENAMPE) the power to determine the activities and waste treatment facilities as well as the implementation steps of the Reduction Programme. It stipulates that the Environment Engineer State Foundation (FEEMA) will elaborate the Action Plans to be approved by CECA, defining objectives and deadlines. The Law provides the general framework for the definition of Action Plans and the individuation of industrial typologies to be included by the FEEMA. Any waste generating activity must deliver a preliminary report to FEEMA illustrating the efforts undertaken towards waste reduction. Finally, the Law establishes the range of possible fines to be imposed for non-compliance with its norms.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.minc.com.br