Decree No. 7.861 creating the National Committee of Port Authorities (CONAPORTOS). País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2012 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Mar Palabra clave Institución Navegación Puerto Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen This Decree, consisting of 10 articles, creates the National Committee of Port Authorities (CONAPORTOS). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned institution entitled to perform the following activities: promote the integration of public organizations' activities into organized harbours and port facilities; promote amendments, improvements or revisions of norms and proceedings optimizing the flux of vessels, goods, products and passengers within organized harbours, in order to improve the quality, safety and speed of operational processes; establish and monitor legal standards for public entities within harbours and port facilities; establish mechanisms guaranteeing the efficiency in goods and products delivery to harbour operators responding to established requirements; propose adequate measures to implement international patterns and practices related to port operations and maritime transport, according to international agreements; etc. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.planalto.gov.br