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Decree No. 4.136 on sanctions to be paid for pollution caused by waste of oil and other harmful substances in waters under National jurisdiction.

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Decree, consisting of 3 Chapters and 1 Annex, establishes offences and sanctions to be paid for pollution caused by waste of oil and other harmful substances in waters under National jurisdiction. It applies for any illegal activity according to Law No. 9.966 aiming at avoiding environmental damages and protecting human health.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra127959.pdf
Web site
http://www2.mma.gov.br
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto n. 4.136 - Dispõe sobre a especificação das sanções aplicáveis às infrações às regras de prevenção, controle e fiscalização da poluição causada por lançamento de óleo e outras substâncias nocivas ou perigosas em águas sob jurisdição nacional, prevista na Lei n. 9.966, de 28 de abril de 2000, e dá outras providências.
Amended by
Decree No. 8.127 amending the National Contingency Plan to fight oil pollution in waters under National jurisdiction.
Implements
Law No. 9.966 providing for the prevention, control and monitoring of pollution caused by the release of oil and other harmful or dangerous substances in waters under national jurisdiction and other measures.