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Resolution CONAMA No. 237 regulating the licensing for environmental activities.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Authorization/permit EIA
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 regulates the licensing for environmental activities. It consists of 21 articles establishing that location, construction, installation, expansion, modification and operation of projects and activities using environmental resources considered as being actually or potentially polluting, as well as projects capable, in any form, of causing environmental damage, shall require prior licensing by the environmental body with jurisdiction, notwithstanding any other legally required licenses. Annex I lists activities or Projects Subject to Environmental Licensing.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.vinhedo.sp.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution CEPRAM No. 3.925 on Joint Programme for Environmental Management.

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Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecosystem preservation, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Research, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

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Resolution CEMAm No. 15 establishing criteria and requirements for environmental licensing of Industrial Centres, created and managed by Industrial Districts Company of Goiás.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental standards, EIA, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution SMA No. 49 providing for procedures for environmental licensing with environmental impact assessment under the Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (CETESB).

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Risk assessment/management, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX