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 Aquaculture Crustaceans Fish products Fishing authorization Mariculture Authorization/permit Aquatic animals Geographical area Americas, South America 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 Act No. 7.661 establishing National Planning for Coastal Zone Management. Legislation | Brazil | 1988 Keyword: Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Institution, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX