Law No. 328 on the environmental protection of the Pantanal with the State of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

Authorization/permit Zoning Ecosystem preservation Pollution control Freshwater pollution Water quality standards Water conservation zone Sustainable use

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 6 articles and 1 Annex, establishes environmental protection measures for the Pantanal area within the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. It prohibits the settlement or use of alcohol distilleries or sugar industries within the area of Pantanal, corresponding to the hydrographical basin of the Paraguai River as specified in Annex I. Authorizations can be issued only if carrying out such activities do not contribute to the pollution of the Pantanal area.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.soleis.adv.br

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. 3.839 creating the Territorial Management Programme (PGT/MS) and approving the first Economic Ecological Zoning of the State (EEZ).

Legislation | Brazil | 2009

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Zoning, Land-use planning, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX