Resolution Conama No. 256 regulating vehicles' gas and noise polluting emissions. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Emissions Environmental standards Inspection Noise pollution Offences/penalties 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 16 articles, establishes norms and mechanisms to control vehicles’ gas and noise polluting emissions, according to article 104 of the National Traffic Code. It also prescribes offences and penalties to be paid for illegal activity. Full text Portuguese Website www.mpba.mp.br