Decree of 13 February 2006 instituting the “Tapajós” Environmental Protection Area (APA), in the State of Pará. País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2006 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Institución Zona protegida Planificación ambiental 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, composed of six articles, institutes the “Tapajós” Environmental Protection Area (APA), located within the Municipalities of Itaituba, Jacareacanga, Novo Progresso and Trairão, in Pará State. The aim is to grant a sustainable management of the protected area, granting the joint participation of the government, the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA), and local communities. The Decree compels the concerned authorities to complete the “Tapajós” APA management plan within five years since its publication. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.planalto.gov.br