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Law No. 7.877 ruling on transport of dangerous substances in Rio Grande do Sul State.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Rio Grande do Sul
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Transport/storage Waste domestic sources Waste management Waste prevention Basic legislation Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Registration Standards
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 43 articles divided into eight Chapters, regulates transport of dangerous substances in Rio Grande do Sul State. The aim is to protect the environment and population from negative effects of the substances deemed dangerous by the State Body for Environmental Protection. In particular, the Law defines transport conditions and standards. Moreover, it institutes a special register within the Secretary for Environment and Health. Furthermore, it regulates the Special Transit Authorization (AET), the emergency fiches, transport containers and vehicles. Finally, it defines protection services as well as the applicable sanctions and penalties.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.al.rs.gov.br