Resolution CONAMA No. 393 providing for the continuous disposal of process or production water on offshore oil and natural gas platforms.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Marine pollution Oil pollution Environmental standards Pollution control Classification/declassification Marine area

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 16 articles, provides for the continuous disposal of process or production water on offshore oil and natural gas platforms, as well as establishes standards for the disposal of oils and greases, and defines monitoring parameters. Process waters may only be discharged, directly or indirectly, in the sea if comply with conditions, standards and requirements set forth in this Resolution and if do not change characteristics of the water class for the defined area, with

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.mma.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

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, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX