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Resolution CONAM No. 1 regulating the norms for issuing environmental authorization within the Federal District.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Distrito Federal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Authorization/permit Procedural matters Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Environmental standards 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 one Annex, regulates the norms for issuing environmental authorization within the Federal District. It establishes the environmental authorization as a management tool of projects, activities, research, services and temporary works that although don't need environmental licensing, they require control carried out by the competent environmental agency. In addition, it establishes procedures for its implementation within the Federal District and specifies in the Annex all the activities that need an environmental authorization.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Policy Act No. 6.938.

Legislation | Brazil | 1981 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX