Resolution No. 5 implementing Water Policy Act No. 9.433.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Institution River basin institution Freshwater resources management Monitoring

Geographical area

Americas, South America

Entry into force notes

This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication.

Abstract

This Resolution, composed of 16 articles, has been issued by the National Water Resources Council in order to implement the Water Policy Act No. 9.433. In particular, this Resolution regulates the institution of River Basin Committes, integrating the National System for Water Resources’ Management. These Committes are collective bodies with normative, deliberating and advisory functions for their related water basin. The Resolution defines their composition, functions and management procedures.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.ana.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 9.433 creating the National Water Resources Policy, the National Water Resources Management System, regulating Section XIX, Article 21 of the Federal Constitution.

Legislation | Brazil | 1997 (2017)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Irrigation, Water rights, Public water, Water supply, Potable water, Institution, Standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Integrated management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree of 25 January 2001 instituting the Rio Doce River Basin Committee.

Legislation | Brazil | 2001

Keyword: Institution, River basin institution, Freshwater resources management, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX