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Resolution CONAMA No. 237 regulating the licensing for environmental activities.

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Resolution regulates the licensing for environmental activities. It consists of 21 articles establishing that location, construction, installation, expansion, modification and operation of projects and activities using environmental resources considered as being actually or potentially polluting, as well as projects capable, in any form, of causing environmental damage, shall require prior licensing by the environmental body with jurisdiction, notwithstanding any other legally required licenses. Annex I lists activities or Projects Subject to Environmental Licensing.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra25095.pdf
Web site
http://www.vinhedo.sp.gov.br
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of publication.
Notes
All contrary provisions are repealed and specifically articles 3 and 7 of CONAMA Resolution No. 001 of 23 January 1986.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implemented by
Resolution CEMAm No. 15 establishing criteria and requirements for environmental licensing of Industrial Centres, created and managed by Industrial Districts Company of Goiás.
Resolution SMA No. 49 providing for procedures for environmental licensing with environmental impact assessment under the Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (CETESB).
Resolution CEPRAM No. 3.925 on Joint Programme for Environmental Management.