Decree No. 9.847 of 15 March 1987 instituting the Environment Secretary of State (SEMAM) País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Rio de Janeiro Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1987 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Planificación ambiental Institución Política/planificación 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 date of its publication. Resumen This Decree provides the institutional structure of the Environment Secretary of State (SEMAM) thus modifying the former Public Works and Environment Secretary of State (SOMA). The Decree, composed of 14 articles, establishes the basic structure and functions of SEMAM under the direction of a General Secretary. It defines its competences, mainly focused on formulation, coordination and implementation of Environmental State Policy. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.lei.adv.br