Law No. 7.877 ruling on transport of dangerous substances in Rio Grande do Sul State. Pays/Territoire Brésil Sous-division territoriale Rio Grande do Sul Type du document Législation Date 1983 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Déchets et substances dangereuses Mot clé Transport/dépôt Déchets ménagers Gestion des déchets Prévention des déchets Législation de base Substances dangereuses Déchets dangereux Enregistrement Normes Aire géographique Amazone, Amériques, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Amérique du Sud, Atlantique Sud Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Résumé This Law, consisting of 43 articles divided into eight Chapters, regulates transport of dangerous substances in Rio Grande do Sul State. The aim is to protect the environment and population from negative effects of the substances deemed dangerous by the State Body for Environmental Protection. In particular, the Law defines transport conditions and standards. Moreover, it institutes a special register within the Secretary for Environment and Health. Furthermore, it regulates the Special Transit Authorization (AET), the emergency fiches, transport containers and vehicles. Finally, it defines protection services as well as the applicable sanctions and penalties. Texte intégral Portugais Site web www.al.rs.gov.br