Order APPA No. 297 approving the Regulation for solid and liquid waste disposal caused by vessels and port areas. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Offences/penalties Pollution control Waste disposal Solid waste Marine area Harbour Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Order approves the Regulation for solid and liquid waste disposal caused by vessels and port areas. This Regulation, consisting of 52 articles and 6 Annexes, regulates the above mentioned waste disposal authorised activities, organized by Paranaguá, as well as the criteria, procedures and adequate means to perform safely these activities enabling a better control and supervision by the port Authority. Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br