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Resolution CONAMA No. 8 providing for the maximum limits for the emission of pollutants in the air for processes of external combustion of fixed sources of pollution.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental standards Authorization/permit Environmental planning Hazardous substances Pollution control Policy/planning 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 8 articles, provides for the maximum limits for the emission of pollutants in the air for processes of external combustion of fixed sources of pollution. It establishes the National emission standards by new fixed external combustion sources with nominal power of up to 70 MW (seventy megawatts) and above. The definition of maximum pollution emissions is that provided by CONAMA Resolution 5 of June 15, 1989 which created PRONAR. For all purposes of this Resolution, new pollution sources are those belonging to enterprises that will apply for licenses from the competent environmental organs after the date of publication of this Resolution. An external combustion process in point sources comprehends all burning of combustible substances through the following machines: boilers, vapor generators, plants for the generation of electric energy, ovens, furnaces, greenhouses and dryers for the generation and use of thermic energy, incinerators and gasifiers.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.mma.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Resolution CONAMA No. 5 providing for the National Programme for the Control of Air Pollution (PONAR).

Legislation | Brazil | 1989

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX