Law No. 5.267 creating the State Council on Energy Policy. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio de Janeiro Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Institution Energy conservation/energy production Oil 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 7 articles, creates the State Council on Energy Policy within the State of Rio de Janeiro (CEPE). This Law establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned institution, entitled to establish baselines and State policies, aiming at responding to the needs and the economic development of the State, in sectors related to the energy production and conservation (including oil and natural gas), in view of the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural energy. Full text Portuguese Website www.soleis.adv.br