Resolution CEMAm No. 10 establishing procedures for the Environmental License Online (LAO) issued to low pollution potential activities.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control Authorization/permit Procedural matters Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Environmental standards Registration Standards Protection of environment

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 12 articles and two Annexes, establishes procedures for the Environmental License On-line (LAO) issued to low pollution potential activities. It establishes criteria and procedures for the above mentioned Environmental License Online (LAO) issued for projects/low potential polluting/degrading activities, according to the criteria set out in article 4 and Annex I. The environmental licensing will be held in a simplified way, through the Worldwide Web. The Annex lists the Type of Activities for Environmental Licensing On-line (LAO).

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 9.605 regulating Criminal and Administrative Penalties relating to behaviour and activities harmful to the environment, and sets forth other provisions.

Legislation | Brazil | 1998 (2014)

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Cultural heritage, Offences/penalties, Court/tribunal, Protected area, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental audit, Hunting/capture, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX