Resolution Conama No. 20 establishing a classification of fresh, brackish and marine waters. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Water Keyword Pollution control Classification/declassification Marine area Freshwater pollution Inland waters 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 date of publication. Abstract This Resolution establishes a classification for fresh, brackish and marine waters. It consists of 41 articles establishing quality standards for the classification of every type of waters. It lists maximum residue limit of chemical elements to be content in waters for different uses (such as: quality standards for freshwater use, marine waters exploitation, aquaculture, etc.). This Resolution also establishes that controls and sanctions for offenders shall be carried out according to Act No. 6.938 of 31 August 1981 regulated by Decree No. 88.351 of 1 June 1983. Full text Portuguese Website www.terravista.pt 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 Amended by Resolution CONAMA No. 274 defining coastal bathing water criteria for Brazilian Waters. Legislation | Brazil | 2000 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Marine area, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Resolution CONAMA No. 357 providing for the classification of water bodies as well as environmental directives for their framework, conditions and standards for effluent discharge. Legislation | Brazil | 2005 (2011) Keyword: Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Marine area, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX