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Resolution Conama No. 312 regulating environmental licensing procedures for coastal zone shrimp culture infrastructures.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Coastal zone management Environmental standards Marine pollution Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Aquaculture Crustaceans Fish products Authorization/permit Mariculture Aquatic animals
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 19 articles and 3 Annexes, regulates the environmental licensing procedures for coastal zone shrimp culture infrastructures. It establishes the requirements to be met in order to obtain an environmental licence for the above mentioned infrastructures. This Resolution also prohibits shrimp culture in mangrove areas according to Federal Law No. 7.661. Annexes specify necessary documents to request and plans for environmental control and monitoring.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.mpba.mp.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 7.661 establishing National Planning for Coastal Zone Management.

Legislation | Brazil | 1988 (2023)

Keyword: Hazards, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Erosion, Marine area, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Land-use planning, Institution, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX