Law No. 6.837 providing for the conduct of environmental audits. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Pará Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Environmental standards Environmental audit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control Offences/penalties 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 12 articles, establishes the procedures to conduct environmental audits within the State of Pará. These audits aim to assess and study environmental activities to determine: the actual or potential levels of pollution or environmental degradation caused by human activities; conditions of operation and maintenance of pollution control equipment and systems; measures to be taken to rehabilitate the environment and protect human life and health; training of responsible people for the operation and maintenance of systems, routines, facilities and equipment to protect the environment and workers' health. State government agencies in charge of implementing environmental protection policies may determine periodic or occasional audits, establishing specific guidelines and timelines. Offences and penalties for illegal activities are specified in the text. Full text Portuguese Website ideflorbio.pa.gov.br