Decree No. 8.468 regulating Law No. 997 on environmental pollution control.

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This Decree approves the Regulation on environmental pollution control established by Law No. 997 of 31 May 1976. The Regulation consists of 7 Parts and 8 Annexes specifying in details all the requirements and conditions to be satisfied by industries, or any other activity which may contaminate the environment in order to prevent and control water, soil and air pollution. Part I establishes general provisions (including definition of prohibited activities and restrictions to be observed). Part II concerns water pollution, specifying water classification and standards to be satisfied. Part III deals with the air pollution. Part IV concerns soil pollution. Part V specifies the requirements to be met in order to obtain a licence for performing any activity which may affect the environment. Part VI establishes offences and penalties to be paid for illegal activity. Part VII final provisions. Annexes specify standards to be satisfied and methods to carry out controls and inspection on environmental pollution.

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