Resolution ANP No. 21 establishing the requirements to be met by the rights' holders of Exploitation and Production of Oil and Natural Gas. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Oil Natural gas Concession Mining Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Authorization/permit Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Resolution, consisting of 30 articles and 2 Annexes, establishes the requirements to be met by the rights' holders of Exploitation and Production of Oil and Natural Gas, in order to implement the technique of Hydraulic Fracturing in Unconventional Reservoir. The operator shall establish and guarantee the fulfillment of an Environmental Management System that meets the Best Practices of the Oil Industry. The Environmental Management System must contain a detailed plan of control, treatment and disposal of wastewater generated from the drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing in Unconventional Reservoir activities. The water used should preferably be effluent generated, unsafe or low acceptance water for human or animal consumption, or resulting from industrial or domestic waste water. Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 9.478 on the National Energy Policy. Legislation | Brazil | 1997 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Institution, Oil, Natural gas, Fuelwood, Concession, Contract/agreement, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 12.351 on the exploitation and production of oil, natural gas and other liquid hydrocarbons, and amending the National Energy Policy. Legislation | Brazil | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Oil, Natural gas, Concession, Special fund, Mining, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX