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Order No. 170 prohibiting the discharge of pollutant wastes into coastal lakes.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1972
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances, Water
Keyword
Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Offences/penalties Inland waters Coastal zone management
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 date of publication.
Abstract

This Order prohibits the discharge of pollutant wastes into coastal lakes. It consists of 5 articles establishing the aforementioned prohibition in order to preserve natural fishery resources for artisanal and industrial fishing activity. It prescribes controls to be carried out by Sudepe services and lays down sanctions to be paid by offenders, in compliance with article 58 of Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 221 promoting and protecting fishing activity.

Legislation | Brazil | 1967

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Non-commercial fishing, Molluscs, Aquatic plants, Marine mammals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX