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Act No. 10.165 amending Environmental Policy (Act No. 6.938).

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Act establishes environmental fees to be paid for activities which may contaminate the environment (TCFA). It consists of amending articles and two Annexes specifying the requirements to be met by industrial installation in order to manage and control environmental pollution. The Brazialian Institution for Environment and Natural Renewable Resources - Ibama shall be the competent authority for control these potencially polluting activities. Sanctions and penalties for illegal activity are specified in the text.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra24722.pdf
Web site
http://www.senado.gov.br
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of publication.
Notes
This Act repeals all contrary provisions.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amends
Environmental Law No. 6.938.
Amended by
Law No. 11.105 ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) use and other provisions.